God seeks to influence humanity. This is at the heart of the Christmas story. It is the story of light coming into the darkness, of a Savior to show us the way, of light overcoming the darkness, of God's work to save the world.

Jesus' own witness of sacrificial love and forgiveness, and his work to heal the sick and care for those in need, represent God's ways and vision for us.

I'm convinced many of America's heroes are public school teachers and administrators. Many of these people do what they do because of their faith.

Christians believe that God is everywhere and is involved in our lives at every moment, whether we publicly acknowledge God or not.

As a pastor, I have a deep desire to lead people to God and encourage people to pray, read the Bible, and carry their faith into every part of their lives.

If 'everything happens for a reason,' then every act of evil is ultimately God's doing.

In America our public schools are intended to be religiously neutral. Our teachers and schools are neither to endorse nor to inhibit religion. I believe this is a very good thing.