I don't think anyone aims to be typical, really. Most people even vow to themselves some time in high school or college not to be typical. But still, they just kind of loop back to it somehow. Like the circular rails of a train at an amusement park, the scripts we know offer a brand of security, of predictability, of safety for us. But the problem is, they only take us where we've already been. They loop us back to places where everyone can easily go, not necessarily where we were made to go. Living a different kind of life takes some guts and grit and a new way of seeing things.

We need to wash the feet of our enemies.

There's a lot to be concerned about; there's more to be hopeful for.

God makes confetti out of our titles and accomplishments to celebrate the poor and the humble.

Live a life of conspicuous grace and courageous resolve.

Love one another. We don't need more instructions; we need more examples.

Whimsy doesn't care if you are the driver or the passenger; all that matters is that you are on your way.