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Send us a text The bright spot in our Lenten journey through Les Misérables has arrived as we explore God's gift of love through the romantic relationship between Cosette and Marius. Their love story unfolds against a backdrop of revolution and upheaval, offering a glimpse of hope amid darkness. Victor Hugo's masterpiece reveals multiple dimensions of love throughout its narrative. We witness romantic love between young Cosette and Marius, familial love through Fantine's ultimate sacrifice for her daughter, and agape love (godly, selfless love) when Jean Valjean rescues Marius from the barricade despite his personal desire to keep Cosette for himself. What's remarkable is how these seemingly different expressions of love share a common foundation. Turning to 1 Corinthians 13, we discover Paul's powerful message to an overconfident Corinthian church. His profound contrasts cut through spiritual pride: speaking in angelic tongues without love makes one merely "a noisy gong"; understanding all mysteries and possessing mountain-moving faith without love means "you are nothing." These aren't harsh judgments but urgent reminders that love must be our foundation. This message resonates perfectly with Les Misérables' character journeys. Jean Valjean's transformation culminates when he sets aside his desires to save Marius for Cosette's happiness. Similarly, we're challenged to examine whether we've merely intellectualized love rather than allowing it to transform us spiritually. Have we become like that Corinthian church – convinced we have everything figured out while missing love's deeper reality? The wisdom shared by our long-married congregants – some celebrating 40, 50, even 60 years together – confirms what both Scripture and Hugo teach us: authentic love requires profound humility. This virtue appears essential whether we're discussing agape love, familial bonds, or romantic relationships like Cosette and Marius. Join us as we continue discovering how these timeless stories illuminate our spiritual journey. If you've found value in this exploration, we'd love for you to share your own reflections on how love and humility have intersected in your life. Support the show…
Send us a text The unnamed antagonists in our lives—systemic forces like poverty, racism, corruption, and trauma—shape our stories in ways we often fail to recognize. Drawing from personal experiences fostering rescue dogs, teaching high school students, and insights from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, this message explores how these invisible forces impact those Jesus calls us to serve. Guest Preacher Ryan Blanck introduces us to Polly, a rescue dog whose fear of men revealed a history of abuse without speaking a word. Consider Fantine, whose desperate measures to support her daughter weren't moral failings but responses to a system designed to crush her. And there's Jay, a struggling student whose test scores tell almost nothing about the real challenges he faces daily. These stories challenge our comfortable assumptions that success comes simply through hard work and determination. When Jesus speaks about the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, and imprisoned in Matthew 25, he's not just calling us to occasional charity but to genuine solidarity with those facing these unnamed antagonists. This means recognizing systemic injustice, humanizing those affected by speaking their names, and being present even when we can't solve every problem. Sometimes, like with a fearful rescue dog, the most important thing we can do is simply sit on the floor, create a safe space, and let trust develop gradually. As followers of Jesus, we're called to see beyond categories and statistics to the beloved individuals made in God's image. Have you taken time to learn the names and stories of those society would rather keep nameless? Support the show…
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