Aaron

Aaron

A husband and daddy, born, raised, educated & employed in #RVA. Director of Programming @1stThings1stRVA. Making the most of life in Our City. Views my own.

Let’s Talk About Race

flashback

Bigler ran a study in which children read brief biographies of famous African-Americans. For instance, in a biography of Jackie Robinson, they read that he was the first African-American in the major leagues. But only half read about how he’d…

Let Light Shine

lights

…the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined. – Matthew 4:16

You’re giving up WHAT?

I keep having this nervous itch to post some new idea or new thought to Facebook. Or Twitter. But I can’t. Well, I could…but I won’t. Why? I gave it up. Not permanently. I gave it up because I know…

A Dad’s Plan [pt 2]

The other thing I struggle with is wanting her to not experience pain. For her life to be full of love, full of excitement, full of peace. And then I think back on my life. I remember highs and lows.…

A Dad’s Plan [pt 1]

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. -Luke 2:52 I want the best for baby girl. When she goes to school, I want her to get the best education she can have. I…

What Baby Needs

They opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. -Matthew 2:11 Three times in the last few months, Kim enjoyed great parties. Each one honored her, blessed our baby and helped us get ready for…