I continue to be amazed at the grace with which families and community member in Charleston deal with the grief, anger and pain of the deaths of nine of their family members. The ability to forgive the perpetrator for his deeds displays God's grace very openly, and obviously with heavy but hopeful hearts. I only pray that I could be so graceful under pressure.
The community of Charleston has displayed so much love, comfort and grace in supporting the surviving family and congregation suffering so much.
This is the lasting image we should take with us over the next days, weeks, months and years, when deal with such travesties. This is also the lasting image our politicians should take with them as they deal with all the issues of the day going forward. I can only hope they recognize the victory of love and grace over racism and hatred.
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