When we feel we are at rock bottom, we may feel God has abandoned us.

The sudden change in the color of leaves over the weekend reminds Pastor Becky Jo of similar moments, when people accept and claim their authentic identity.

The Serenity Garden at Eden Prairie is taking shape at the northeast corner of the building. Benches have been added and trees and shrubs have been planted. This week Pastor Becky Jo had the chance to sit there and found it lives up to its name.