all things common to man
i met the most delightful person last night. he is an artist in pittsburgh who has had a full and difficult life. but he is FREE in many ways. it was wonderful to share our life philosophies with each other and learn more about life. he has created a book of primitive ink drawings that captures what i believe to be the condition of man. although we come from vastly different spiritual backgrounds, this journeyer and i share a common belief: life is not about the final destination, it is about the process. he has a drawing called the running man. he identifies himself with the running man and enjoys life's uncertainty. for me, that sums up what i believe is fundamental to life. run in such a way as to win the race. but part of the beauty in it for me is the process, is the journey. it is what teaches us and refines us. the things that are ultimately true reveal themselves in many ways. there are many moments in my life where i learn more about god and the beauty of redemption from sources that at first may appear to contradict my christian perspective. all things are common to man, the greatest being a knowledge of god, no matter how deeply it is burried. what an amazing place to start. find a common ground, find the piece that i know is true and share my joy of my great freedom that has been given to me. Christ's grace and redemption is much larger than i can fathom. and it is appealing. Christianity is not appealing to many, but Christ is. man's soul cries out for reconciliation and redemption and restored relationship. this is the beauty of it: salvation has been created. the earth rejoices.
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beautiful.
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