What is love?

Historically, this is the time of year that many feel the valleys
of gloom and even depression. Physicians and scientists attribute
the lull to the season. Although it can be “the most wonderful time
of the year” for some, it is a fact that a “cloud of darkness”
appears for others. People undergo old and fresh losses, including
death, separation, and divorce, rejections, bullying, and the lack
of sun in many areas in the country contributes to this “cloud of
darkness.” Forty years ago, almost to the week, Zenobia remembers
the hollow stare of a woman who sat on the seat across from hers in
a District of Columbia Metrorail car. The passenger’s question was,
“What is love?” Her situation was someone she trusted and even
loved had recently told her their relationship was over. There are
three commonly known biblical terms for love, Agape, Eros, and
Phileo, all of which are Greek words. While our plan is to examine
the meanings of all three in the weeks ahead, in this segment we
will discuss Agape love. We will do so not only in the context
of the Metrorail car passenger, but also in the context of some of
our most recent events in national and international news. Join us
for the next Hope for Today podcast to learn how Agape love
embraces each of these situations and so much more.