Leave It in the Hotel Room

Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995 — in his first year as head of security, Samuel attended funerals for 168 victims including 19 children and learned to "leave my emotions in my hotel room": grieve honestly with God in the room, then stand post with steadiness for others. Tender, non-preachy treatment of grief leadership anchored in John 11:35 ("Jesus wept"), Ecclesiastes 3:4, and Psalm 34:18. Practical close: name it, find your room, stand your post, let people in.

Music: Empire, produced by Tim Byrd