Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service. [Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, is dedicated to honoring all veterans, living and deceased, who have served in the U.S. military.] Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day has its roots in the aftermath of the American Civil War.Continue reading “Memorial Day 2023”
Believer! What does it looks like to follow Jesus in 2023?
A lot has changed in the wake of 2020. Marked by chaos, turmoil, tension, and a pandemic—politically, economically, globally, and socially—I believe that 2020 serves as a revolutionary break in the continuum of our existence. But then, so did the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His death, burial, and resurrection tore the veil between humanity andContinue reading “Believer! What does it looks like to follow Jesus in 2023?”
Remembering Uvalde One Year Later
This morning, a year after the slaughter of innocents in Uvalde, I had the honor and privilege of preaching at our weekly Wednesday church service at the homeless ministry I work at here in Dallas. I came out of the book of Habakkuk, one of the Old Testament minor prophets. Habakkuk is disgusted and disturbedContinue reading “Remembering Uvalde One Year Later”
