i'm beginning to think i'm a little defunct.

is it weird that i'd just prefer NOT to categorize people?

that i'd prefer NOT to focus on those who are married/dating versus those who aren't?

or those who are working professionals and those who aren't?

or those who have kids and those who do not?

or...heaven forbid, let's push the envelope here...

those who love Jesus and those who don't?

people are people.

plain and simple.

and i'm pretty good with where i'm at right now so i'd prefer not to be categorized and i'll do the same for you. but i'd love to hear your story and listen to your struggles, marvel in your joys. i'd love to dig deep with you and bring Truth to the surface. i'd love to talk about hope and joy and love and faith--what that looks like for you. i'd prefer not to get caught up in labels and stereotypes. Truth doesn't come through categorizing. Hope isn't found in a box. Joy does not flow from the shallows. Faith is not revealed in pat answers.

so can we abandon these soap boxes about issues and start listening to people?

i think that might be where it's all at.