A group is as healthy as its 'social contract' is clear; a congregation as faithful as its covenant is mutually understood; a pastor as effective as the pastor's and people's commitment to trust and integrity is honored, guarded, and fulfilled.

Theologically, the creation of chocolate demonstrates both the unity and the diversity of humanity. Wherever you taste it, in every country of the world, it is immediately recognizable. Other things, in every cuisine, are just food, but chocolate is chocolate.

The golden rule of friendship is to listne to others as you would have them listen to you.

If chocolate is a foretaste of heaven, what does it mean that chocolate is freely available to all?

Happy persons seldom think of happiness. They are too busy losing their lives in the meaningful sacrifices of service.

Forgiving is...recognizing the injury, owning the pain, & reaching out.

An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.