We have all of these philosophies, carefully formed, intellectually and tenaciously pursued, put into intricate detail with fine sounding words and eloquently strung together sentences. Many of these philosophies are correct, based in truth, even inspiring. Yet in all the effort to live up to them, there is a consistent falling short, a seamless and constant need for grace. Not just grace for our own journey, but grace for others. Grace for the pursuit of truth, and grace in the midst of the desire to live out all that is revealed.