Note from the leader

I've been hearing from several folks outside of the comment stream here on the page that they like the format of the study and they enjoy reading and thinking about the scripture, but that they are not likely to leave comments. I suppose there could be lots of folks in that bucket. I will forge ahead with this same format until people stop caring about it and stop showing up. Thanks.

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