With apologies to George Michael, and for showing my age in the title, here's the Friday Edition.

Forgiveness is hard. Following Jesus is harder. Good thing it's not up to us, as much as we wish it were.

" I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith."