Mindless banter can never rise to the level of true hospitality. That’s because the thing we finally give each other is our selves and not merely our stuff.
People who talk about intentional community are often talking about starting over and starting outside churches where people are already responding corporately to unexpected blessings and unplanned grief.
All of us can say we're sorry. With Michael, you never doubt it's true. This sensitivity can cause problems for a boy. But in a man it is a rare treasure.