Heap o' Links Tue Mar 23, 2021

…When I stepped closer to try to get a better view, I saw the broken pieces of pottery and glass that were carefully placed in cement to create this beautiful picture. … The mosaic reminded me that God can use the broken pieces of our lives to create a beautiful story. When I give God my broken pieces — heartache from losing a job, pain from a failed relationship, suffering from a serious illness — God can mold me to become more like Christ. I can trust God to work for me even when I do not see how the brokenness in my life will turn out for good.…

…Boulder Police Chief Maris Harold identified the alleged gunman in the massacre as Ahmad Alissa, 21, of Arvada. He was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder, police said.…

The father of seven children, Eric Talley “loved his kids and his family more than anything.” … “He joined the police force when he was 40 years old. He was looking for a job to keep himself off of the front lines and was learning to be a drone operator. He didn’t want to put his family through something like this and he believed in Jesus Christ,” his father added.…

…Biden announced a crackdown on terrorist-sympathizing immigrants from Syria. …
Just kidding -- he pivoted immediately away from questions about the killer's motives to demanding we ban guns. …

Biden: "While we’re still waiting for more information regarding the shooter, his motive … I don’t need to wait another minute, let alone an hour to take common sense steps” to "ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines" pic.twitter.com/joIxjd1fB6

— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 23, 2021

Apparently, the border crisis is now a laughing matter for the Biden administration.

WATCH: VP Kamala Harris laughs when asked if she has any plans to visit the border. pic.twitter.com/z3AdoFX0Dq

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 22, 2021