We damage the dignity of others when we refuse to wait for them – whether they need to tie their own shoes or they are struggling to find words for the indescribable. We bestow honor on another when we consider him or her worth waiting for.
I may regret sharing this, but I have a very personal story I would like to tell. I hope it doesn't get too long... Anyway...
I was 20 years old when I was sent to erase a man from existence and became haunted by him.
For 30 years, Mr. Hinton was stripped of all his rights while he sat on Alabama's death row for a crime he didn't commit. This morning, he arrived at the polls and exercised his right to vote. #ElectionDay#Vote2020
I’ve never shared hate mail publicly, but it might be helpful to see if you’re not a pastor. Because this is part of what being a pastor in 2020 looks like. This isn’t the first email I’ve received like this. Please pray for your pastor. We are tired. We need Jesus.