but, that isn't all

"Life is just a plain bloody mess, that's all. And, people are fools." -– Hally from Master Herold…and the Boys, a play by Athol Fugard.

As much as this quote appeals to the cynic within me (while giving me a little chuckle), our generation needs to move past this shortsighted worldview, especially if we ever want to overcome the culture of death.

Life can be messy, but that isn’t all life is. People are often foolish, but that isn’t all we are. It’s a Wonderful Life. Really, it is. “Don't you see what a mistake it would be to throw it away?”

Looking into the Potomac River valley from the outdoor chapel at Mar-Lu-Ridge, where even amidst the madness of camp, life seems particularly beautiful.

"affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts." --Romans 5:3-5