Tag: Politics

Good Trouble for the Church

Today’s a new day!

The late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis left us with a simple but powerful challenge: “Get into good trouble, necessary trouble.”Get His words were never an invitation to create chaos. They were a call to courage—to stand for what is right when remaining silent would be easier.

As I look at the state of the American Church today, I can’t help but wonder if we need a little more good trouble.

I love the Church. I believe Jesus established the Church to be the hope of the world, a place where broken people discover healing, where sinners find grace, where the lonely find family, and where the Gospel transforms lives. My concern doesn’t come from a lack of love—it comes because I love the Church too much to stay silent when I see it drifting from its mission.

Too often, it seems many churches and Christian leaders have become more passionate about politics than about the Gospel. We know how to defend a political party, but do we defend the forgotten? We know how to argue over elections, but do we weep over the lost? We rally around candidates, but are we rallying around the Cross?

The Gospel was never meant to be wrapped in a political or American flag.

Jesus didn’t tell His followers to seek political power. He told them to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. He welcomed the outsider, touched the untouchable, defended the marginalized, and proclaimed good news to the poor. His ministry consistently crossed cultural, social, and political boundaries because His Kingdom was never confined by them.

The Church should be known first for its love—not its voting record.

Perhaps it’s time for some “Good Trouble.”

The kind of good trouble that speaks up when refugees are treated without dignity.

The kind of good trouble that refuses to ignore the hungry, the homeless, the disabled, the widow, the orphan, and the immigrant because Scripture refuses to ignore them.

The kind of good trouble that challenges churches to be known more for compassion than for culture wars.

The kind of good trouble that reminds us our neighbors are not our enemies.

The kind of good trouble that chooses the teachings of Jesus over political talking points.

This isn’t about choosing the political left or the political right. It’s about choosing the narrow road that Jesus called us to walk. The Kingdom of God has never fit neatly inside any political platform.

The early Church changed the world without controlling governments. They changed it because they loved radically, served sacrificially, shared generously, and proclaimed Christ boldly. They cared for plague victims, rescued abandoned children, fed the hungry, and welcomed those society rejected. Their witness wasn’t built on political influence—it was built on Christlike love.

Imagine if today’s Church became known once again for that kind of faith.

Imagine communities where every person—regardless of race, nationality, economic status, disability, or political affiliation—knew they would be welcomed because they bear the image of God.

Imagine churches where serving the poor mattered as much as winning debates.

Imagine Christians who were recognized not by the politicians they defended, but by the Savior they followed.

That’s the kind of good trouble our generation desperately needs.

The Gospel is still good news.

The Cross is still enough.

The Church still has the opportunity to be the light of the world—but only if we remember whose Kingdom we belong to.

May we have the courage to lovingly challenge what needs challenging, to speak truth with grace, and to follow Jesus wherever He leads—even when it costs us comfort, popularity, or influence.

If that causes a little good trouble, perhaps that’s exactly where the Church needs to be. ~OC

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Loving Our Neighbors Beyond Politics

Yesterday, the Temporary Protected Status protections and work authorizations expired for approximately 330,000 to 350,000 Haitian nationals. Roughly 6,100 Syrian nationals also lost those same protections.

Regardless of where you stand on immigration policy, I hope we don’t lose sight of the human beings behind the headlines.

How many families woke up today wondering what comes next?

How many children are afraid of what the future holds?

How many businesses lost dependable, hard-working employees?

How many communities will lose neighbors who volunteered, coached youth sports, cared for the elderly, and quietly made their neighborhoods better?

How many churches will lose faithful members who served, worshiped, prayed, and loved their congregations?

As someone who has spent a great deal of my life in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and medical facilities, I can’t help but think about our healthcare system.

How many patients will lose trusted caregivers?

How many hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and medical practices will suddenly find themselves without compassionate, experienced professionals? Healthcare systems across the country have warned that the loss of TPS workers could worsen existing staffing shortages.

These are not just statistics. They are people with names, stories, dreams, and relationships. Many have spent years contributing to their communities, paying taxes, building businesses, serving churches, and caring for our most vulnerable neighbors.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to see people before politics. We are commanded to love our neighbors, welcome the stranger, care for the vulnerable, and remember that every person bears the image of God.

Before we argue about policies, may we first remember the people.

May our hearts never become so hardened that we stop asking, “How can I love my neighbor today?” ~OC

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What About the Children?

Today’s a new day!

An estimated 205,000 children have had a parent detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since early 2025. Researchers estimate that approximately 145,000 of those children are American citizens. Behind every statistic is a frightened child whose world changed in an instant.

This debate is often framed around immigration policy, border security, and the rule of law. Those are important conversations. But there is another question we cannot afford to ignore:

What about the children?

What happens to the little boy who comes home from school and discovers that Mom never came back? What happens to the little girl who watches her father disappear into detention and doesn’t know when—or if—she will ever see him again? What happens to the grandparents, neighbors, churches, teachers, and communities left trying to pick up the pieces?

These children did not choose where they were born. They did not choose their parents’ immigration status. They are innocent. Many are American citizens. Yet they often carry the emotional weight of decisions they never made.

As Christians, our response cannot depend on politics. Our response must be shaped by Jesus.

Jesus welcomed children when others overlooked them. He blessed them. He protected them. He warned against causing them harm. He made it clear that caring for “the least of these” is not optional—it is part of what it means to follow Him.

The Church should be asking difficult questions.

Who is checking on these children?

Who is making sure they have food?

Who is helping them process trauma?

Who is praying with them?

Who is opening their homes, offering counseling, providing childcare, or simply reminding them they are not forgotten?

If we believe every child is made in the image of God, then every child deserves our compassion—regardless of nationality, politics, or the circumstances surrounding their family.

The Church has always been at its best when it has stepped into broken places with the love of Christ. This is one of those moments.

This is not about choosing between compassion and the law. A nation can enforce its laws while followers of Jesus demonstrate mercy to those caught in the middle. Those two ideas are not mutually exclusive.

So I’ll ask again:

What about the children?

May the Church be known not for making excuses, but for showing up. Not for debating who deserves compassion, but for extending it. And not for looking away from suffering, but for reflecting the heart of Jesus to every child who needs hope. ~OC

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Dear America

Today’s a new day!

Before anyone argues over political parties, it’s worth asking a simple question: What should Americans expect from their President during difficult times?

As our nation faces the uncertainty that comes with war, families continue to struggle with high grocery bills, high gas prices, and the everyday pressure of making ends meet. Millions of Americans are worried about paying rent, affording medications, keeping food on the table, and wondering what tomorrow will bring.

Against that backdrop, many people expect the President to project steadiness—to unite the nation, communicate clearly, and focus on the challenges facing ordinary Americans.

Instead, on a Saturday night, the national conversation became centered on attacks against journalists and name-calling. Whether someone supports the President or opposes him, that kind of rhetoric inevitably raises questions about priorities.

Leadership is more than winning an argument or dominating a news cycle. It is about lifting people’s eyes above division. It is about reassuring a worried nation, comforting military families, encouraging first responders, supporting struggling workers, and reminding Americans that we are stronger together than apart.

Every President inherits crises. No administration escapes criticism. But history often remembers not just the policies leaders enacted—it remembers how they conducted themselves during moments of national stress.

Americans deserve leaders who spend more time solving problems than creating new controversies. They deserve leaders who speak with conviction without resorting to personal insults. They deserve leaders who understand that every public statement carries weight, especially when service members are in harm’s way and families are anxiously watching the headlines.

This is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. It is an American issue.

In moments like these, our greatest need is not louder political warfare. It is wiser leadership.

The office of the President carries extraordinary influence. Every word can either deepen division or inspire unity. At a time when Americans are looking for hope, stability, and direction, many are simply asking for a leader whose attention remains fixed on the challenges facing the nation rather than the people who cover it.

History is watching. More importantly, so are the generations who will one day ask what kind of leadership America chose during one of its most challenging seasons. ~OC

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How Many Anne Franks Are Hiding Across America?

Today’s a new day!

“In the end, we’ll all become stories.” Those words, often associated with the power of memory, remind us that every life leaves behind a testimony.

Anne Frank’s diary has endured because it captured history through the eyes of a child. She didn’t write knowing the world would one day read her words. She wrote because she was afraid. She wrote because she hoped. She wrote because putting pen to paper was one of the few freedoms she had left.

Her diary asks every generation a difficult question:

What are the children of our day experiencing?

As I look across America in 2026, I can’t help but wonder…

How many children are quietly keeping journals they never intended anyone else to read?

How many are writing about watching a parent disappear after an immigration raid?

How many are describing the fear of hearing a knock at the door?

How many are documenting life spent wondering whether tomorrow will bring another goodbye?

How many families are being torn apart simply because they were born in another country?

These questions are not about comparing one tragedy to another. Every chapter of history has its own unique pain. Instead, they ask us whether we are paying attention to the people living through history right now.

One day, today’s children will grow up.

Some of them may publish memoirs.

Some may never share their stories.

Others may leave behind journals tucked away in closets, attics, or family boxes, discovered years after they’re gone.

What will those pages say about us?

Will they describe neighbors who chose compassion over fear?

Will they remember churches that opened their doors instead of closing their hearts?

Will they write about strangers who offered food, shelter, friendship, and dignity?

Or will they wonder why so many people looked away?

History has an unsettling habit of asking questions that cannot be answered once the moment has passed.

Future generations won’t simply read government policies or political speeches. They’ll read the stories of ordinary people. They’ll hear the voices of children who lived through these days. They’ll ask what the adults around them did when families were hurting.

As followers of Jesus, our calling has never depended on a person’s nationality, language, immigration status, or background.

Jesus consistently moved toward those on the margins.

He welcomed the stranger.

He cared for the vulnerable.

He challenged His followers to love their neighbors—not just the ones who looked like them or believed the same things.

Loving our neighbor doesn’t require us to agree on every political solution. Nations have laws, and citizens can honestly disagree about how those laws should be shaped and enforced.

But compassion should never become a casualty of politics.

A child is still a child.

A frightened family is still a frightened family.

A person created in the image of God is still a person created in the image of God.

Perhaps the question isn’t how many Anne Franks are hiding across America.

Perhaps the better question is this:

Will today’s children remember that someone saw them?

Will they remember someone who chose kindness over indifference?

Will they remember someone who reflected the love of Christ when they needed it most?

Because one day, the diaries of 2026 may be opened.

And when they are, may they tell stories not only of fear, but also of courage.

Not only of uncertainty, but also of hope.

Not only of suffering, but of people who refused to let compassion disappear.

History is being written today.

So is our legacy. ~OC

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Dear Christian Community: The World Isn’t Rejecting Jesus

Dear Christian Community,

I have spent countless hours talking with people who don’t attend church, who have walked away from the faith, or who have never considered following Jesus.

One thing has become increasingly clear.

Most of them are not rejecting Jesus.

They are rejecting what they have seen from many who claim to represent Him.

They have read about the Jesus who welcomed sinners, touched lepers, defended the broken, forgave His enemies, washed His disciples’ feet, and willingly gave His life on a cross for the salvation of the world.

Then they look at much of modern Christianity.

Instead of humility, they see arrogance.

Instead of compassion, they see outrage.

Instead of mercy, they see judgment.

Instead of sacrificial love, they often see a relentless pursuit of political influence and cultural power.

Some churches have become so consumed with defending political ideologies that the Gospel has been pushed to the background. Sermons increasingly sound like campaign speeches. Social media feeds often reflect more passion for political victories than for seeing lost people encounter Jesus.

When political identity becomes more important than our identity in Christ, something has gone terribly wrong.

Jesus never called us to build earthly kingdoms.

He called us to build His Kingdom.

He never instructed His followers to place their hope in governments, political parties, or elected officials. He told us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. He commanded us to love God with all our heart and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Our greatest weapon has never been political power.

It has always been the love of Christ.

The early Church transformed the world without controlling governments. They had no political majority, no cultural influence, and no worldly authority. Yet they turned the world upside down because they loved extravagantly, served sacrificially, forgave freely, and boldly proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

That same Gospel still changes lives today.

But if we replace it with political tribalism, people will naturally conclude that Christianity is simply another ideology competing for influence.

The Church should never become known more for its political preferences than for its love.

Jesus said the world would know we are His disciples by our love for one another—not by our voting record, our online arguments, or our ability to win cultural battles.

This isn’t a call to withdraw from society or to stop caring about important issues. Christians should engage the world with wisdom, conviction, and courage.

But our highest allegiance must always belong to Jesus Christ.

The Gospel is too beautiful to be overshadowed by partisan division.

If people reject Jesus after seeing His love, hearing His truth, and encountering His grace, that is their decision.

But may they never reject Him because we failed to reflect Him.

Church, perhaps it’s time to ask ourselves some difficult questions.

Are we known more for making disciples or making political statements?

Do people see Christ when they look at us?

Are we carrying our cross—or merely carrying our preferred ideology?

The world desperately needs Jesus.

Let’s make sure they actually get to see Him.

May our churches once again become places where grace is abundant, truth is spoken in love, the hurting are welcomed, the forgotten are seen, and every person encounters the transforming hope found only in Jesus Christ.

Because the world doesn’t need a more politically powerful Church.

It needs a more Christlike one.

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Our Citizenship in Christ

Today’s a new day!

Today I’m reminded of something I deeply love about the Church.

It has never belonged to one country.

It belongs to Christ.

That truth has been evident since the very beginning. Jesus didn’t come to establish an earthly kingdom defined by borders, flags, political parties, or national identities. He came to establish an eternal Kingdom made up of redeemed people from every corner of the earth.

One of my favorite pictures in all of Scripture is found in Revelation 5:9:

“And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy… because You were slain, and with Your blood You purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.'”

What an incredible image.

Around the throne of Jesus there won’t be one nation represented above another. There won’t be political divisions or cultural superiority. There won’t be earthly labels separating us.

There will simply be worship.

People from every tribe.
Every language.
Every people.
Every nation.

All united by one Savior.

I’m grateful for the freedoms many of us enjoy. They are tremendous blessings that should never be taken for granted. But I’m also grateful for my brothers and sisters around the world who faithfully follow Jesus under circumstances I can hardly imagine. Some worship in beautiful church buildings. Others gather quietly in homes. Some sing openly without fear. Others whisper their praises because following Christ could cost them everything.

Yet we are one Church.

One Body.

One family.

The Church has always been much bigger than any nation and much greater than any government. Kingdoms rise and fall. Borders change. Leaders come and go. But the Kingdom of God continues to grow, one transformed life at a time.

That reminds me where my deepest identity truly belongs.

It isn’t found in my citizenship.

It isn’t found in my political affiliation.

It isn’t found in my nationality.

It is found in Jesus Christ.

As followers of Christ, we’re called to love our neighbors, pray for our leaders, serve our communities, and be good citizens wherever God has placed us. But above all else, we remember that our ultimate allegiance belongs to the King of Kings.

As Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:20:

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

May we never allow earthly differences to overshadow our heavenly unity.

May we celebrate the beautiful diversity of God’s family.

May we pray for believers across the globe with the same love we have for those sitting beside us each Sunday.

And may we live every day remembering that before we are anything else, we are followers of Jesus.

The Church has never belonged to one country.

It belongs to Christ.

And one glorious day, people from every tribe, every language, every people, and every nation will gather around His throne with one voice, proclaiming:

“Worthy is the Lamb!”

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If We Don’t Look And Act Like Jesus, Why Would Anyone Want Jesus?

Today’s a new day! ~OC

One of the hardest questions I wrestle with is this:

If I didn’t know Jesus, would the way many Christians act make me want to know Him… or run the other direction?

That’s not a question for “those Christians.” It’s a question for every one of us who claims His name.

Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with people who don’t believe in Christ. What has surprised me isn’t that they reject Jesus. In fact, many don’t.

Most have no problem with Jesus.

They admire His compassion. They respect His love for the forgotten. They appreciate that He defended the outcast, touched the untouchable, forgave sinners, and confronted religious hypocrisy.

The problem they keep describing isn’t Jesus.

The problem is many of the people who claim to represent Him.

They see Christians who are quicker to judge than to listen.

Quicker to condemn than to comfort.

Quicker to win an argument than to win a soul.

Quicker to defend a political party than to defend the Gospel.

They hear us talk about love while watching us treat people with contempt.

They hear us preach grace while refusing to extend it.

They hear us speak about forgiveness while clinging to bitterness.

Can we really blame a hurting world for being confused?

Jesus said the world would know we belong to Him by our love—not by our outrage, our social media posts, our political victories, or our ability to prove someone wrong.

The early Church turned the world upside down because they looked like Jesus.

They served.

They sacrificed.

They forgave.

They loved people no one else wanted.

They cared for the poor.

They welcomed the stranger.

They laid down their lives rather than demand their rights.

Somewhere along the way, too many of us have become known more for what we’re against than for Who we follow.

That should break our hearts.

The Church was never called to mirror the culture. We were called to reflect Christ.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus isn’t a catchy phrase. It’s our calling.

It means feeding the hungry.

Visiting the lonely.

Welcoming the broken.

Standing with the hurting.

Speaking truth with humility.

Offering grace without compromising the Gospel.

Loving people before expecting them to live like believers.

The world is desperately searching for hope.

Searching for purpose.

Searching for unconditional love.

Searching for life.

They’re looking everywhere because too often they don’t see those things in us.

Imagine what would happen if Christians became impossible to hate—not because we compromised truth, but because we loved so radically that even those who disagreed with us couldn’t deny the presence of Christ.

Imagine if our first instinct was mercy instead of judgment.

Listening instead of assuming.

Serving instead of demanding.

Loving instead of labeling.

That’s exactly what Jesus did.

The Gospel has never changed.

Jesus has never changed.

His love still transforms lives.

His grace still saves.

His cross is still enough.

Maybe the greatest revival our communities need doesn’t begin with the lost finding Jesus.

Maybe it begins with the Church looking like Jesus again.

Lord, let us be known for our love.

Let our words match our witness.

Let our lives point people toward You instead of away from You.

May we never become a stumbling block to those You came to save.

May we truly become Your hands and feet in a world desperate to experience Your hope, Your grace, and Your life.

Amen.

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If Old Glory Could Speak On America’s 250th Birthday

Happy Fourth of July! Before we start with the food and fireworks, I wanted to share the following post with you. I hope you will take the time to read. ~OC

“I have flown over battlefields and schoolhouses, over farms and factories, over churches and courthouses. I have been raised in moments of victory and lowered in moments of grief. I have watched generations come and go. Today, America turns Two-Hundred and Fifty years old. If I could speak, this is what I would say…”

My Dear America,

For two hundred and fifty years, I have waved in the wind through seasons of triumph and seasons of heartbreak.

I have seen brave men and women give everything so others could live in freedom. I have watched families build lives from nothing. I have witnessed extraordinary courage during wars, disasters, and national tragedies. I have also watched division, hatred, selfishness, and pride threaten the very foundation upon which this nation was built.

Today, I want to speak—not as a politician, not as a party, not as an ideology—but as the flag that has stood above every American generation.

To Those Born in America

Never forget that freedom has always carried a cost.

The liberties you enjoy today were purchased by the sacrifice of countless men and women whose names history may never remember. Some never came home. Others came home carrying wounds that could not be seen.

Honor their sacrifice not merely with words, but by how you live.

Respect one another.

Serve your communities.

Defend truth.

Care for your neighbors.

Do not waste your freedom chasing things that will never satisfy your soul.

Remember that rights and responsibilities have always walked hand in hand.

A nation cannot remain free if its people refuse to live with character.

To Those Who Now Call America Home

Welcome.

Whether your journey here began with hope, hardship, sacrifice, or prayer, know that your story is now woven into America’s story.

Bring your talents.

Bring your dreams.

Bring your work ethic.

Bring your love for family.

Bring your gratitude.

Help strengthen this nation by embracing not only its opportunities but also its responsibilities.

Never stop appreciating the freedoms that millions around the world still long for.

America has always been at her best when people from many backgrounds chose to become one people committed to a shared future.

To Every Citizen

Please stop seeing each other as enemies.

You were never meant to fear one another simply because you vote differently.

You were never meant to despise someone because they grew up somewhere else.

You were never meant to define another human being by a political label before seeing them as a person.

I have covered the coffins of soldiers from every political belief.

Death never asked who they voted for.

Their sacrifice was for every American.

Perhaps that should remind you that your neighbor is not your enemy. 

Remember Who You Are

I am only cloth.

I have no power by myself.

I only represent the people who stand beneath me.

If honesty disappears…

If compassion disappears…

If courage disappears…

If integrity disappears…

Then I become nothing more than fabric blowing in the wind.

A nation’s greatness has never depended upon the beauty of its flag.

It has always depended upon the character of its people.

A Word About Humility

No nation is perfect.

America has accomplished remarkable things.

America has also made painful mistakes.

Maturity is found in celebrating what is good 

while having the courage to acknowledge what must improve.

Patriotism is not pretending perfection.

Patriotism is loving your country enough to help it become better.

To the Next Generation

Dream boldly.

Work diligently.

Serve faithfully.

Honor your parents.

Protect the vulnerable.

Respect those who came before you.

Build something that outlives you.

Leave America stronger than you found her.

One day, this nation will belong to your children.

Prepare it well.

One Final Thought

As I have flown over this nation for two-hundred and fifty years, I have learned something.

The strongest America has never been the loudest America.

The strongest America has always been the America that prayed together…

served together…

sacrificed together…

forgave together…

and believed that tomorrow could be better than yesterday.

May you never lose that hope.

May you never lose your courage.

May you never lose your gratitude.

And may you never forget that while I may symbolize your nation, it is you—your character, your compassion, your integrity, and your willingness to love your neighbor—who determine what I truly stand for.

Happy Two Hundred and Fiftieth Birthday, America.

May God bless you with wisdom.

May He guide your leaders.

May He protect your people.

And may liberty always be joined with justice, humility, and love.

Happy Birthday, America.

Signed, 

—Old Glory

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Standing With Our Haitian Neighbors

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

My heart is saddened by the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the federal government to move forward with changes affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Haitians living and working throughout the United States. This decision could ultimately affect more than 300,000 individuals who have built lives, raised families, and contributed to communities across our nation.

These are not just numbers on a government report. They are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, coworkers, neighbors, church members, healthcare workers, teachers, business owners, and friends. They came to America seeking safety, opportunity, and the chance to build a better future. For many, what once looked like the American Dream now feels uncertain and frightening.

As Christians, our first response should never be indifference. Our first response should be compassion.

The Haitian community has enriched countless cities and towns across America through hard work, perseverance, faith, and service. They have strengthened our churches, supported local businesses, cared for the sick, educated our children, and invested in their communities. Their contributions deserve to be recognized and appreciated.

Regardless of where we stand on immigration policy, we should never lose sight of the humanity of the people affected by these decisions. Every person bears the image of God. Every family matters. Every child deserves to know that they are loved.

Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly reminds His people to care for the foreigner, the stranger, and the vulnerable. Our calling is not to harden our hearts but to reflect the compassion and mercy that Christ has shown each of us.

Today, I want the Haitian community to know that you are not forgotten. I am praying for every family facing uncertainty, every parent worried about the future of their children, and every worker wondering what tomorrow may bring. May God surround you with His peace, provide for your needs, and remind you that He is near to the brokenhearted.

I also encourage my fellow Christians to pray, to listen, and to seek ways to support Haitian families in their local communities. If you believe changes should be made to current policies, respectfully contact your elected representatives and make your voice heard through peaceful civic engagement. Our democracy allows us to advocate for policies we believe reflect justice, compassion, and the common good.

The Church has always been at its best when it chooses love over fear, mercy over indifference, and compassion over division.

Let us be known as people who welcome, encourage, pray, and stand beside those who are hurting. May our churches become places where every person—regardless of nationality or background—finds hope, dignity, and the love of Jesus Christ.

My prayers remain with the Haitian community during this difficult season. May God grant wisdom to our nation’s leaders, comfort to every anxious heart, and remind us all that His Kingdom is built not on division, but on love.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

We lift up every Haitian family facing uncertainty today. Comfort those who are anxious, strengthen those who feel discouraged, and provide wisdom for our nation’s leaders as they make decisions that affect so many lives.

Help Your Church to be a light in moments of darkness. Give us hearts filled with compassion, words filled with grace, and hands ready to serve. Teach us to love our neighbors as You have loved us.

May justice, mercy, and humility guide our actions, and may the peace of Christ reign in every heart.

In the loving and caring name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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