We experienced the best and the worst of humanity. We saw the worst in those who flew planes into buildings, believing they were doing God's will. We saw the best in those who gave of themselves in self-less service, those who showed enormous love, compassion and mercy.
Reflections on 9/11: Between Memory and Hope
Chances are good that no one will forget where you were on September 11, 2001 around 8:45 AM Eastern Time. I was at work, at the CareerBuilder.com office in North Atlanta. I had settled into my cubicle, returned email from the previous day and began to prepare for several appointments that I had scheduled for that…
Advent 1- Hope
Come, house of Jacob let's walk by the Lord's light. Isaiah 2:5 One of my new favorite songs of the season is "A Light" by the Brilliance. The chorus goes like this, "Peace to all this night. A hope and light shine bright." As we enter into this season of Advent that leads us to Christmas, we are seeking…
The Power of Love
It's Valentine's Day, which originally began in the church, of all places, as a feast for the saint Valentinus. The story goes that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for those who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to followers of Christ who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. As the story goes, he…