Seeing Humanity Clearly I just finished listening to the past Sunday afternoon sermon that really made me pause and think about what it means to be human. The preacher said we are a “living paradox,” and I couldn’t agree more. On one hand, humans do amazing things — explore space, perform complex surgeries, create beautiful music and art. On the other hand… we hurt each other, fight wars, and can be unkind to those closest to us. It’s messy. The sermon talked about how God made us in His image — created good, meant to know Him, love Him, and live with Him. Adam and Eve walked with God in the garden, enjoying His presence. God’s image in us is like a perfect painting that has developed cracks over time. Sin has marred us, but the image is still there. I thought about the people around me — neighbors, friends, even strangers. Sometimes it’s easy to see their flaws, selfishness, and brokenness. But through God’s eyes, even in their imperfections,...