The greatest of these is love
Several years ago I was walking around my neighborhood in Long Beach, California. It certainly wasn't the most prosperous of times in my life. The area was fairly rundown, and it was a grey day. I was pondering my state of affairs when I came across a person with an array of original artwork spread out on the sidewalk. For convenience I'll say it was a male, although I can't remember for sure. He was an adult dressed in mostly black clothing, and was obviously handicapped in some way. He was selling artwork that he had done... all childish works on notebook paper in simple black frames. I bought this one. I paid from $2 to $5 (not sure), and I have it to this day.

It gave me a bit of encouragement at the time. I felt that this person had done what he could to express himself, and had the courage to sit on a street corner and offer his wares. I wondered if I could have the same kind of courage. I've presented artwork in a multitude of circumstances, but usually with the benefit of a professional context.

The quote, in case it is unfamiliar, is from I Corinthians 13:13 in the New Testament. Love is greater than Faith or Hope, and there is an entire chapter telling you why. I think it's a good thought for us all as we prepare to wrap up another year and begin another.