Every Sunday, there is a time in our church service when people are welcomed to the altar to bring their prayers and petitions to God. I have been attending this church since 1995 and almost without fail, there is one man that is consistently at the altar. I don’t know why…that’s between him and God, but from what I know of this man, I am guessing that at least some of the time he is carrying our community to the cross and asking for God’s wisdom and direction in the face of change. He is our city’s mayor, Ward Koeser. This man has been in a position of leadership for many years. He has weathered the challenges that come with both prosperity and disparity, with integrity. He has been ripped apart in the newspaper by people hiding behind made up names, but continues to be a reflection of steadfast leadership. He has appeared in numerous national media outlets, only to have them edit out some of his statements and then have to take the backlash of people who do not understand. People may not agree with every decision he makes, but we always know that he has the best interest of the city in mind. Mayor Koeser’s relationship with God doesn't just appear when he is trying to win votes or look good for the public. It is evident in the life that he leads every day. As a member of this community, I am so thankful that we have a leader that will bow on his knees before God and seek His guidance.
Brenda, This post brought tears to my eyes. It's so good to hear that there are people who see how much dad cares and how hard he works to help the community. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful example in my life. Thank you, Misti
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