Please come into our study today and join us for a fireside chat. Our guest is a seasoned pastor who lives on Long Island. We talk about the Christian life. How can we be serious about our theology and convictions, and yet, not become contentious? We talk about our children and them receiving the sign and seal of God's covenant of grace. In the New Testament, children are spoken to as the people of God. We also reflect on the days of COVID. Our family visited this pastor's church during COVID. The pandemic turned out to be difficult for churches as they attempted to please the Lord, walking fine lines. And what about those times in the Christian life when we don't agree with our brethren? Our pastor friend has observed that we "do not disagree very well." To disagree productively, requires emotional maturity. Our pastor friend closes our discussion, reminding us that in justification, something more has happened, and that is, God has brought us home. He reminds us that Jesus had a tender touch with people. Participants: Pastor Ben Miller, Dan Elmendorf