Dennis Burk recounts a harrowing night in Washington, D.C., when a shooting shattered the calm outside the home where he and his pastoral interns were staying. Amid chaos, one intern sprang into action. Racing to aid a man shot in the chest, he applied pressure to the wound and prayed for the victim’s life until EMTs arrived. His courage, calm presence, and faith in the midst of danger exemplify the character and training of a young man shaped by both military discipline and seminary studies. This story is a testament to heroism grounded in action and prayer.
Every year in September, I take my pastoral interns to a pastor’s conference in Washington, D.C. Every year, we stay on Capitol Hill in the home of some friends and very gracious hosts. This year’s trip was just this past weekend. For reasons that have nothing to do with the conference, our visit was unlike any I’ve ever experienced before. Read more at: A Shooting and a Harrowing Night in Washington, D. C. – Denny Burk
Veni, Vidi, Scripsi 