
Finding peace and spiritual strength amid the raging waters of devastating Texas flood tragedy
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These are my reflections as a pastor on the Guadalupe River flood tragedy. Here's how I find solace in a hymn while contrasting faithful acceptance with divisive political responses.
Pastor Corey Brooks, known as the "Rooftop Pastor," is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny), the church's local mission. He gained national attention for his 94-day and 343-day rooftop vigils to transform the notorious "O-Block," once known as Chicago's most dangerous block, into #OpportunityBlock. Learn more at ProjectHOOD.org.
It has been a long time since I heard this hymn, but this tragedy stirred up within my memory the song, "When Peace, Like a River." The first lines are especially poignant:













