1. In a world—and even a church—full of distractions, thank God for Rod Rosenbladt. He pointed us to Jesus and Jesus alone.
  2. In normal human relationships, when reconciliation is necessary, we place the burden on the person who did wrong, who disrupted the relationship.
  3. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  4. Your justification isn’t a matter of “Jesus plus” anything.
  5. It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
  6. How’s your ticker?
  7. God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more
  8. The goodness of God's grace is also offensive to our egos
  9. Even at Lewis’ graveside, Havard was a faithful friend, and a friend full of faith in Christ, confessing his hope in the resurrection.
  10. I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
  11. God’s published will offers us anchorage, the anchorage of Jesus Christ, in the midst of chaos, reminding us that there is a greater purpose to our lives than the pursuit of worldly success or fleeting pleasures.