Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and 'at home.

In the private sanctuary of one's own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the statue of true potential.

We do not find truth groveling through error.

Perhaps there has never been a time when we had greater need to pray and to teach our family members to pray. Prayer is a defense against temptation. It is through earnest and heartfelt prayer that we can receive the needed blessings and the support required to make our way in this sometimes difficult and challenging journey we call mortality.

The work is demanding, the impact everlasting. This is no time for 'summer soldiers' in the army of the Lord.