When we put too much hope in a candidate or a party we set ourselves up for disappointment. When I see a poster with [Barak] Obama's image with the word "hope" under it, something in me cringes - our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness, the old hymn goes, all other ground is sinking sand.

We know the Church wasn't born 200 years ago. It's encouraging to see some of the post-denominational churches actually wanting to reconnect with the story and the prayer life of the larger Church.

There is nothing more sickening than talking about poverty over a fancy dinner.

We need good laws, but no law can change a human heart - only God can do that.

Our churches should attract the people Jesus attracted and frustrate the people Jesus frustrated.

The love that makes community is the willingness to do someone else's dirty work.

God doesn't want to change the world without you.