David Grebel

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

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, “you’re doing just fine.” May his memory be a blessing.

Clergy being interviewed

Marchers gathering at Worth Park in Fort Worth.

Marchers heading up Main Street in Fort Worth

Beginning to march in Fort Worth.

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

Watch this.

"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

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.

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

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

“When through fiery trials….”

Buying your book (sorry, bought it used).

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

"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.

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.

Tell ‘em Memaw!

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

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

YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Sunday Service, July 6, 2025

“We 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.”

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

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.

Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

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.

Handmaid’s lining up to march in Fort Worth.

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.

Fort Worth mayor declares ‘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.

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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.

Great turnout for today’s protest.

And this is why “Are we on Booker’s team now?” is the wrong question.

He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.

@booker.senate.gov dismantles a Confederate monument.

YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Ash Wednesday Service, March 5, 2025

🌿 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 🌿

“We 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

YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas Sunday Service, February 23, 2025

“There 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.”

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