This one from Tod Worner resonates with me at a deep level:
In our busy lives it is easy to dismiss that which is simple, disdain the black-and-white and arrogantly revel in (or suffer from) the modern gray in which we can obfuscate and dissemble, where we can
excuse sin and skirt responsibility. It is also commonplace for us to lose touch with wonder. But whether we are willing to admit it or not, some things are black-and-white, some things are simple, some things are gloriously True, some things are ‘wonder’-ful. The pivotal event in human history resides in the historical existence of Jesus Christ, his teachings, his Passion, Death and Resurrection. In this figure resides the incomparable redemption of humankind. Perhaps it is time for us to consider this anew. Really consider this anew.
I had the privilege this weekend, with the birth of my incredibly beautiful and angelic granddaughter Amelia, to experience something black and white, something simple and gloriously True, something ‘wonder’-ful. Her arrival coincides nicely with Mr. Worner's message.
My prayer, frankly and bluntly, is that all parties involved in loving her, in being a part of her life, in awe of who she is to them now and who she has the potential to become for them down the road, will take on Mr. Worner's proffered challenge.
I'm not sure a bigger opportunity to do so will come as obviously as this one has.
Read Mr. Worner's entire piece and take up his challenge.
Please.
There's lots at stake.
Carry on.