Occasionally a spouse has a chance to be a superhero. One year ago, my wife called me and told me that she had a blowout and needed assistance. My first thought was that GEICO could probably get there sooner than I could. But I realized this is my chance to be a superhero. So, I simply said, “I’m on my way.” Friend, these opportunities are few and far between.

This week we were given an opportunity to be superheroes. As we witnessed the horror unfolding in Texas, we had the opportunity to either display hearts of war or hearts of peace. We had to choose.

Jesus said: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Mt 5:9, ESV). So, what did you choose? If you chose to lash out and blame, you were displaying a heart of war. But if your words where healing, you were displaying a heart of peace.

Friends, never lose an opportunity to be called by God his child by simply choosing to bring healing instead of division. May God bring peace that transcends understanding to the broken hearts of parents who will never, in this world, be able to wrap their arms around their children.