...in which we explore the idea of Purpose, and its basis in our decisions: to believe, to experience miracles, and to take that "one chance" to sacrifice the right things instead of the wrong things.

This winter both Marvel and DC are taking their superheroic characters through dark times. As I discussed months ago, the two premier comics companies have been stuck in ever darker big crossover stories that have shaken up their respective universes.

I see so much sadness and tiredness in the church. I think that this song gave me some insight into why I finally reached a point where I was ready to quit striving so hard to please God with my own strength and ability and learn to trust Him.

...in which Sayid marches into Dogen's chamber and, you got it, demands answers. He gets some too, but... do they satisfy? Don't they bring up more questions? Can't the cycle just keep going forever? What's so great about all the answers? Sometimes the Man Behind the Curtain just isn't all that amazing a truth.

The iPod Devotional features a song that is very timely given the sometimes numbing sadness of the news.