I will not disclose today if I’m leaning left or right because the issue at hand is not about politics. At the core of the debate over immigration in this country is humanity, an issue that should unite us all.

Though I have not personally seen the border wall, I have seen the strife, hunger, and critical need within our communities, and it is daunting. One need not hold an ecclesiastical title to recognize the importance of helping those in need. The spark of hope I see is in the service provided by volunteers working within a framework of global freedom. Yet the reality is stark: Hundreds of volunteers are not enough; thousands are needed to meet the demands of our time.