As I've taught our congregation, within the Christian faith the question of homosexuality is not a question of biblical authority, but biblical interpretation.

Learning to read the Bible in the light of the times in which it was written is critical.

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.

The Bible calls us to love our neighbors, and to do justice and love kindness, not to indiscriminately kill one another.

Hope is a decision we make, a choice to believe that God can take the adversity, the disappointment, the heartache, and the pain of our journeys and use these to accomplish his purposes.

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.

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.