A new year reminds us that regardless of how often we fail or miss the mark, God freely offers opportunity to begin anew.

It seems very obvious that a vast majority of the American people are sick and tired of political correctness and prevailing partisanship that does not serve the American people or freedom well.

It is time for pastors, priests and all true believers to come out of the closet and stand for truth against the flood of evil.

I believe in the importance of unity among those who know Christ, who profess to be "Christians." . . . I believe there is an important spiritual awakening beginning in the hearts of those truly committed to Christ in the Protestant and Catholic communities. Is it possible that Pope Francis may prove to be an answer not only to the prayers of Catholics, but also those known as Protestants?

The way to bless God is to bless someone He loves. Bless someone in need.

We all acknowledge there are some things that need to be torn down and removed, but it seems to me that a leader who removes something must be able to recognize the necessity of replacing it with something that is effective and sustainable - so you don't just tear down, you have to build up.

Don't hold on to religion and miss the joy of knowing Jesus.