And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no …
Thanksgiving
Giving thanks this time of year can be cliche. Health. Family. Employment. Provision. Friends. This year has brought true gratitude for each one of these items for us. I don't say …
Coming Soon: Christmas Countdown
Christmas is closer than I would like, but I'm trying to be ready. Are you ready? Starting December 1 and running through Christmas Day, I'll be posting the Christmas Countdown each day with …
Why Affordable Healthcare Is Good
Edit: After a conversation with someone in the health insurance industry, I've adjusted a few comments made in this post. I think much of it is still true, but we have to dig deep -- we can't take a …
Undignified News
The presumption of innocence...is the principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty. Scanning through my news feed this morning, I saw a raw video posted by a local news station, …
Today’s RTD: Helping Or Hindering?
Here's a piece I wrote, published in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch: It feels so good to give. Millions of pounds of food are donated and distributed in our city every year. Families are …