I was doing my morning show on radio when a little after 8:45am when I went away from regular programming to do a commentary on the plane that had crashed into the World Trade Center. A few minutes later I saw a second plane hit the other tower and my words were, "We've been attacked and the world as we know it will never be the same." I was stunned as was much of America. Dread turned to anger in the next few days and then to resolve. But above all I remember thinking that God is still in control-- still sovereign--still with His hand on America.
There was a rise of patriotism-- and over the next few weeks and months it was hard to find a seat in any church as people, out of fear, confusion, faith, and seeking answers filled the pews. But I remember the patriotism waning within a few months-- and the churches steadily returned to regular attendance capacity.
