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David Grebel

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Former Pastor for the Interim @ Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth. Retired TCU Director of Extended Education.

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Great question. He typically batted either 3, 4, or 5 for Cleveland.

05.02.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was a single dad with three small kids trying to handle a kid meltdown in a restaurant while dealing with the judging looks of others. An older gentleman put his hand on my shoulder and said, β€œyou’re doing just fine.” May his memory be a blessing.

19.01.2026 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clergy being interviewed

Clergy being interviewed

Marchers gathering at Worth Park in Fort Worth.

Marchers gathering at Worth Park in Fort Worth.

Marchers heading up Main Street in Fort Worth

Marchers heading up Main Street in Fort Worth

Beginning to march in Fort Worth.

Beginning to march in Fort Worth.

Scenes from today’s march in Fort Worth. 1,500 people took to the streets.

11.01.2026 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Watch this.

10.01.2026 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
- Walt Whitman

11.11.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the steeple at Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth, Texas

A picture of the steeple at Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth, Texas

I stood on this spot a year ago and vowed to faithfully care for this community of faith in an increasingly inhospitable culture. I’m grateful for everyone who have made similar vows this past year.

09.11.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s these kinds of choices that led me to retire from TCU in 2020.

05.11.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I retired from TCU at the end of 2020 because I could no longer respect the university’s leadership. This decision reaffirms my choice.

05.11.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œWhen through fiery trials….”

14.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Buying your book (sorry, bought it used).

11.10.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Our church sponsored this in Fort Worth last month. What a remarkable journey.

14.09.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
"Anxious" FEMA staffer put on leave warns "incalculable loss" looms 'There are families burying loved ones who could have been saved,' worker tells Newsweek in exclusive interview as 34 protest letter co-workers are sidelilned

This staffer is a member of our family. I’m proud of their courage as they continue to serve our country.

29.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

We personally know one of the FEMA signers. They are whistleblowers protected by law. I’m proud of the one we know.

27.08.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tell β€˜em Memaw!

22.08.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been retired for almost five years and still can’t forget mine.

21.07.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m proud to have signed this second letter to Baylor.

19.07.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunday Service, July 6, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Sunday Service, July 6, 2025

β€œWe are in it for the long haul. The construction of camps and destruction of health care for the poor will not be reversed by one protest, or one sermon. The work of reclaiming the name of Christ from those who harm others in that holy name will not be completed over night.”

07.07.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Callousness indeed. Shame on those who voted for this bill. β€œWhen did we see you…?” will be a reality one day for these members of Congress.

03.07.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s Pride Sunday at church. As part of that service I’ll be calling for engagement with things that make for peace in opposition to this unjust war.

22.06.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

21.06.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet from Trump

Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don't want it either! Soon we'll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

Tweet from Trump Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don't want it either! Soon we'll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

He released this on Juneteenth, a federal holiday. A holiday marking the end of chattel slavery. A holiday important to our African American siblings. In other words, this is racist.

20.06.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Handmaid’s lining up to march in Fort Worth.

Handmaid’s lining up to march in Fort Worth.

Appearing with attendees at the No Kings March.

Appearing with attendees at the No Kings March.

A remarkable morning at the No Kings Rally/Handmaids March in Fort Worth. I had an unexpected opportunity to pray with and bless a number of the marchers.

14.06.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fort Worth mayor declares β€˜Y’all means all’ with recognition for LGBTQ Pride month " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pride-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pride-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" />One year after a split City Council derailed the city’s traditional Pride recognition, Mayor Mattie Parker declared June as Pride month in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth mayor declares β€˜Y’all means all’ with recognition for LGBTQ Pride month: " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fo...

11.06.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A letter from Child Care Associates, a Head Start provider in Tarrant County, TX, to families warning of the end of Head Start programming in Tarrant County effective June 5 due to federal budget decisions.

A letter from Child Care Associates, a Head Start provider in Tarrant County, TX, to families warning of the end of Head Start programming in Tarrant County effective June 5 due to federal budget decisions.

Having served on the Child Care Associates board for almost 15 years and chaired it for three years I am appalled by the callous behavior of the Trump administration regarding funding early childhood education and Head Start abandoning opportunities for an entire generation of children and families.

04.05.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great turnout for today’s protest.

19.04.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And this is why β€œAre we on Booker’s team now?” is the wrong question.

He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.

01.04.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 572    πŸ” 104    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

@booker.senate.gov dismantles a Confederate monument.

01.04.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 11284    πŸ” 1823    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 70
Ash Wednesday Service, March 5, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Ash Wednesday Service, March 5, 2025

🌿 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 🌿

β€œWe are dust, and to dust we shall return. And yet, by God’s love, we live.”

If you missed the service or want to reflect further, watch this video: youtu.be/A-5dULsPrmA

#AshWednesday #Lent #WeCouldUseALittleHelp #CCC

06.03.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunday Service, February 23, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Sunday Service, February 23, 2025

β€œThere is no weakness in love.

The viable path to justice is through love. Love for ourselves and love for our opponents, our enemies….. In a very important way loving our enemies is about saving our own souls.”

youtu.be/y1E2BpjxMMo?...

24.02.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I quoted from her this past Sunday and placed it in the context of Jesus’ homecoming sermon at the synagogue in Nazareth.

28.01.2025 05:51 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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