The ancient life of the hunter was unpredictable and dangerous, yet we feel less secure in the middle of our plenty, more alone and more isolated than he did. Our spiritual crisis manifests itself in the inability of institutions and individuals to renew themselves. We simply cannot let our rational self give in to what is the hubris of our time, to believe that truth and reality are totally expressed rationally, that nothing which the mind cannot formulate is of value to the human spirit. The only loss that ultimately matters in life is the loss of faith, the loss that comes when life is lived without serving something larger than ourselves. On this vital aspect of life, most citizens of our fair city are clueless.
Selfless love is real, and it has an origin.
We in America have forgotten this, have denied it. Michelle and her outlook define the world in which we live. Steve and Jenny were fortunate enough and open enough to follow His clues out of that world, admitting to their need. Despite their failings, they are examples to all of us.