We need more control...

Like you, I am saddened by the tragic event that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I feel for the families and the community. I feel for the pastors in that area who might be "expected" to have answers - but there aren't any easy ones.

I know the government is now talking about more stringent gun control. I do not own a gun, so I don't really know. But maybe instead of focusing on "gun control" to avert this from happening again, we would do well to focus more on "self-control".

Here are some verses that come to mind:

Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

Proverbs 16:32 (NLT) It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

Go On

One of the newer television shows that I like to watch is called "Go On". Matthew Perry stars as Ryan King, a radio sportscaster trying to move on from the loss of his wife. His boss, Stephen, makes him attend grief-counseling where he reluctantly joins a support group of misfits who end up becoming his best friends. Even though they all have their own unique set of issues, Ryan eventually learns to love them. He not only shares his life with them, but walks alongside them in their life as well.

Reminds me of how the church is to be...