Baptism is the initial step of a faithful heart.
Waiting is a sustained effort to stay focused on God through prayer and belief.
God is faithful even when his children are not.
There's no limit to God's love.
Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter
The influence of the Church does not depend on the Church, it depends on the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit will never lose its influence. He is God and He is influencing society.