I am finally here...

I love DC. And my friends who know me well, will laugh and say that “I love it anywhere”—which is true. I loved Berkeley. I loved Boston. And now I’m falling in love with DC. I’ve been fortunate to know exactly what I want and need thus making decisions accordingly.

What do I love about this city? The answer is simple—its vibe and its people. Wherever I’ve found amazing people, I’ve had the most amazing time. What has impressed me the most about the people here is that many of them want to make a difference. And no, its not necessarily for the power or prestige. Though I am sure there are some that fit that category. But many see an urgent desperate need … a brokenness. With this recognition, comes an internal call to action which they heed. And their vision for change goes beyond themselves, their families and their immediate community.

What I find really exciting is that churches here share this vision and mission. They’re not afraid to be “political”—the messages are constantly making the link between our personal faiths and our contribution and service to our state, country and world. And no, this does not mean that we all should pursue politics as a profession. It is about the attitude. Your perspective. What you can do as an individual to shape the kind of society that you want to live in, raise kids in --- call your home.

God, in his infinite power, is too great for just your own world.