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 untilContinueContinue reading “A Night of Courage and Faith in Washington, D.C.”
Category Archives: Life’s Tapestry
The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air
Sometimes I come across a piece that speaks to the quiet, everyday moments we often overlook—details that stick in your memory long after the day is done. That’s what a re-blog is here at Veni, vidi, scripsi: sharing something I find meaningful, thoughtful, or inspiring, so you can experience it too. In this post, aContinueContinue reading “The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air”
Light in Darkness: Remembering 9/11
Author’s Note: I wrote this before the shocking news of the murder of Charlie Kirk, which reminds me how fragile life is; as we remember 9/11, may we lean into the light that shines through even the darkest days. September 11 returns each year, a solemn weight in our collective memory. Nearly a quarter-century later,ContinueContinue reading “Light in Darkness: Remembering 9/11”
Who Was Charlie Kirk, and Why Should You Care?
Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University has left many grieving and reflecting. For me, his appeal was rooted in his Christian faith, his courage to stand for his values, and his ability to foster respectful dialogue in a divided world. His passing silences a voice that championed connection, integrity, and bold engagement—qualities worth rememberingContinueContinue reading “Who Was Charlie Kirk, and Why Should You Care?”
Remembering Apollo 11: Tranquility Base to Wonder
Editor’s note: This reflection comes a little late, but Apollo 11’s wonder is timeless. Fifty-six years ago last month, three men set out to do what humanity had only dreamed of. They flew a quarter of a million miles into the dark, landed on the Moon, and came safely home. In those eight days, theyContinueContinue reading “Remembering Apollo 11: Tranquility Base to Wonder”
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