Article January 2, 2012 Issue

A universal love story

By Curt Wahlberg

As a boy in the 1980s, stepping out into the world in the Midwestern United States, I probably had things relatively easy. Today, the world is undergoing some tumultuous changes. Young people, job seekers, and really everyone, face a challenging landscape—and it’s understandable if some get upset and cry out for answers.

With the evolution and development of technology, industry, finance, and society in general, we’re at a remarkable point in history. But I get the feeling that this only scratches the surface of the story. Underneath it all, there’s a profound awakening to the spiritual significance of our lives.

In many ways, the global story mirrors our personal stories. I soon realized after leaving the nest that life meant more than just getting a degree, a job, and maybe a family and house of my own. Our lives are not merely so “human,” for lack of a better word. They relate to God and His universal, divine nature. 