In a world of sadness, we sometimes see the good hand of God.

The God we serve offers to take whatever ugliness we have in our hearts and to set us on a better path.

Scripture says we will all give a full accounting to our Creator at the end of the age.

Sometimes church members must compromise on non-moral issues to find a way forward.

Solomon said pride is among the sins God hates.

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Scripture is clear that Christians must pray for government leaders.

The new year is a time for reflection and rededication.

Local churches should be colleagues, not competitors, in caring for the Lord’s sheep.

One of the messages of Christmas is God’s invitation for all to “come and see.”

We can ill afford to put God in a box of our making.

We’re wise to make plans ahead of time since death comes to all.

All Christians are called to minister, not just vocational ministers.

Spiritual disciplines should be meticulously planned, but can often be spontaneous.

Humor is a healthy and healing gift, even in times of loss.

Electronic projection and other innovations help the church communicate the gospel in new ways.

Life is all too short. We must redeem the time and invest it in God and people.

Sometimes we make mistakes when trying to be innovative.

Scripture exhorts us to speak words of encouragement, and to live them.

Life is lived in a hurry, but sometimes we need to slow it down.