Let us not allow movements of hate to transform us but let us transform others through the expression of the core elements of the gospels. Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your enemies. Help the needy. Do not judge unless you want to be judged. Finally, treat others the way you yourself want to be treated.

Ah, fall. It’s that hectic time of year again, and with two busy teenagers if we don’t make our family time a priority it won’t happen. God commanded us to “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6). I take care of my…