by James Melson | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX. For people of my generation, there is a familiar question, “Where were you when you heard that President Kennedy had been shot?” I can still...
by James Melson | Nov 16, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Our nation recently celebrated Veteran’s Day that honors those who served in various branches of the military. Especially during times of war, we recognize that military service requires the willingness to face harm and even death. A popular phrase used during armed...
by James Melson | Nov 9, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
This week marked one month since the Hamas terrorist attacks in which around 1400 Israelis were killed and over 200 others were taken hostage. In retaliation, Israeli air strikes have killed around 10,000 Palestinians and a ground offensive in Gaza is in progress. The...
by James Melson | Nov 3, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Even as the horrific violence escalates in the Israel-Hamas war, voices around the world are calling for Ceasefire. As the violence and death continues to escalate in the Israel-Hamas war, the word “Ceasefire” is being raised by voices around the world. The cycle of...
by James Melson | Oct 26, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Ever since the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on October 7, the stories of violence and death have been overwhelming. The numbers continue to grow of the thousands of people who died in the terrorist attacks and the nearly non-stop bombings of...
