Something happened today, and I want to mark it. First, I was overcome by sadness over the animosity and strife among those of us who are brothers and sisters in Christ (and even those who are not). Second, I was overwhelmed by a sense of love for those who seem to live to attack and oppose others. Finally, I was filled with gratitude at the strongest sense I’ve ever possessed of my utter and complete reliance upon Christ and Christ alone, not only for salvation (of course), but also just for living and being on earth, not reliant on human power, schemes, and machinations, in a world so filled with hardness as well as great beauty and goodness. Whatever this is, I hope it lasts.