It’s was an historic week on Capitol Hill and I was there to witness some of it.

Every once in a while, we encounter a detour. It could be while driving down the road, or it might be on the journey of life. Last week I sang for a large prayer breakfast event in Davenport, Iowa. The speaker for the event was Governor Mike Huckabee. Mike and I have been friends for over 10 years. We enjoy opportunities to be together to share thoughts and times of laughter. He has a great sense of humor.

This week I returned to Capitol Hill following the August break. August is not just a time for members to have some vacation and spend time with their families but it is also a time when members engage with constituents and even make trips to foreign countries to engage with leaders around the world.

Kristine joined me on Capitol Hill this week and it was certainly an interesting trip. This trip marks the 10th year that I have been coming to Capitol Hill. Our first worship service in the Capitol was on July 30, 2014.

I’ve just returned from Washington, DC, and have one more trip scheduled to the Hill before Congress takes their August break. When I return in two weeks, it will mark ten years of ministry on Capitol Hill. I never would have imagined such a long and impactful engagement in the halls of Congress.

On Tuesday I hit the ground running on Capitol Hill. As I entered a congressional office in the Cannon Building, I handed my note to the young intern sitting at the desk. He’s only been on the Hill for a couple of weeks. Before I left, he said, “You sing, don’t you?” After I said, “Yes,” he responded, “You’re Steve Amerson.” I was rather surprised but then Gavin told me he had grown up listening to my music and his parents were big fans.

I was back on Capitol Hill this week and my time there was intense with numerous divine appointments. Tuesday afternoon as I began delivering my notes in the Cannon Building, I encountered a representative who shared his belief that "we are on the verge of losing the country." It's a sentiment that many of his colleagues share.

I wasn't in Washington, DC this week but I kept an eye on the happenings there. A representative initiated a text with me by saying, “This is a mess here in DC. Never seen anything like it.”

This has been a full week. On Saturday I flew across the country to sing at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, Connecticut. As I flew, I worked and occasionally checked the news. I saw a news report of a congressional wife who was filing for divorce from her husband whom I know quite well. I texted the member and let him know I was praying for him and hoped to see him in the next few days.

I arrived in DC on Tuesday evening and immediately began visiting offices. I encountered Representative Chris Stewart of Utah. Mr. Stewart was in the process of packing up his belongings. His wife has been struggling with health issues and he no longer felt he could remain in Congress.