If I knew who cuts cookies in our school parking lot, I would make them cookies. But I do not know. Alas.

Hope

In church decision making... it matters that the persons in charge proceed prayerfully. That they send their words to God for analysis before speaking them, and nix them if they don't pass the test. That they care more about the souls and relationships involved than a speedy solution. That they are courageous enough to speak the truth in love. It gives me hope when I see this. The exact decision (when there's more than one right way to skin the cat) does not matter nearly as much. (On the other hand, when you see no sign of a leader's communication with God, be very afraid.)