Even in the midst of life, death, and existential constipation, Jesus offers lightness, truth, and pink sunrises to those who know that life is a long pilgrimage.
It took us almost a whole year, but our family read ‘The Lord of the Rings’ out loud.
Tolkien could have used a different verb to frame the relationship between Frodo and Gollum. But he didn’t.
As I’ve started reading The Lord of the Rings to my kids, I am reminded that the faithful life can at times be a wandering life.
Our words have power. What we hum to others has the power to shape them for a life of love and service. Just ask Pooh and Piglet.