Later, they both became United Methodist ministers, an expression of the faith that guides us. When he got in the car, my mom asked if he had left his coat at work. He explained that he’d given it to a homeless man he’d met on the highway. My family understood firsthand that while success is not guaranteed, we live in a nation where opportunity is possible. In these United States, when times are tough, we can persevere because our friends and neighbors will come for us.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2019 04:07 UTC