“Christianity believes it is exceptional, but every religion believes it is exceptional. There have been at least 10,000 religions and 100,000 gods. These are just facts that you have to accept.”

People who see me at day-long meetings where cookies are available, will sometimes comment on my self-control. I can go a whole day without taking a single cookie.

I have an authoritative teaching role. I do not say this to boast, or to assert my authority. In fact, writing what I just wrote fills me with a sense of my own unworthiness and inadequacy.

I am writing for you to pray for wisdom for Messiah in the weeks and months ahead. We need the Lord’s wisdom and guidance.

While it is always true that Jesus is the Christian’s Good Shepherd, it is especially important to remember this when we are in an extended season of difficulty.