The character of love
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The character of love

In our time of overwhelming media input, it’s easy to get confused about love. C.S. Lewis bemoaned the deficiencies of the English language with it’s single word for love, whereas the Greek language offers four separate words! For this reason I am very grateful for Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. Set in post-revolutionary France, this story focuses on the tragic and beautiful life of Jean Valjean who fleshes out a picture of sacrificial and responsive love.

Surprising mercy
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Surprising mercy

Just over 60 years later, Tolkien’s work still captures the imagination and speaks to a deep need in our hearts. At a time when terrorism stalks our streets and the idea of ultimate truth is elusive, the voices of his characters still encourage us.