Celebrity divorce attorney Marvin Mitchelson and Jesus were having coffee.

‘So what’s God say about divorce,’ said Mitchelson, “is it legal?’

Jesus said, ‘Duh. You’ve been making a fortune helping people get divorced – if anyone knows it’s legal it’s you.’

‘Ok,’ said Mitchelson, ‘Let me clarify, I’m wondering more about the morality of it.’

Jesus decided against telling a lawyer joke and instead said: ‘Actually divorce is just one of the things God hates. Poverty, injustice hatred, stealing, lying, and a host of others are not part of God’s plan.’

‘Then why do they happen?’ asked Mitchelson

Jesus pointed to a mirror on the wall and said, ‘Marvin, look in that mirror. You know how broken we humans are. We’re constantly making selfish choices. And they have huge consequences. When we make choices based on selfishness, fear, and insecurity they not only affect us, but everyone, the guilty and the innocent, form small towns to empires, for generations and generations.’

Mitchelson groaned.

‘Oh, don’t worry,’ said Jesus. ‘See that newborn in his mother’s arms over there? He’s filled with curiosity, wonder, and utter dependence upon his mother. He’s vulnerable, open, and honest about what he can do and what he can’t. The answer is right there.’

‘What do you mean?’ asked Mitchelson.

‘It’s quite simple. Power isn’t in strength but in vulnerability. Happiness isn’t in acquiring, but in giving. And true life is not in protecting ourselves, but in opening ourselves up. It’s all about having faith that something much bigger than you is at work, has a plan in place, and is working overtime to make sure everything works out for you.’

‘Well,’ said Mitchelson, ‘What if I don’t like that plan?’

‘That,’ said Jesus, ‘Is the whole problem.’