I turned on the television this morning and watched some of the memorial services on the major networks - incredible, well-produced images, an amazing flautist, children singing - terribly, terribly sad.
And then I accidentally stumbled onto the Arts & Entertainment channel. They were showing actual footage from September 11, 2001 with no commentary. Images of horror, fear, courage. I watched all of those firemen march toward the disaster and I was struck by the determination in their stride, the lack of fear on their faces.
It was then that I wept and experienced the heartache that I felt that awful day - maybe even more now than then.
Nothing very profound to say. It's all been said - and far better than I could ever say it.
Like many, I'm constantly astounded by the atrocities that man perpetuates on man - both en masse and individually - in the name of God.
Violence - in the name of God? Hatred - in the name of God? It's not possible - not possible.
The name of God should move us to love a little harder - forgive a little faster.
I don't always do as well as I should. I don't always practice what I preach.
But the name of God encourages me to do better.
How does the name of God affect you?
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