My heart broke as I watched footage of Hurricane Michael devastate cities and towns throughout Northern Florida. Right away, I began calling and texting friends in the area. Talking with friends reminded me of how Hurricane Irma roared through my hometown of Fort...
So, what do labels have to do with prison reform? A lot it turns out. Labels are a powerful thing. They influence how we see ourselves. They also influence how we see others, and how others see us. Labels impact our interaction with those around us, what we choose to...
Slaying the “Giant of Past Mistakes” All of us make mistakes. It is a part of being human, and something people from all walks of life have common. Through the lens of history, we see that many of the world’s greatest leaders have experienced failure at one time or...
-Slaying the Giant of Apathy- A few days ago, I was talking with the mother of a 38-year-old man who was calling me because her son was battling “the giant of apathy.” He was in need of hope. I could relate. Sometimes I get apathetic when my life isn’t progressing the...
-Slaying the Giant of Division- United teams win. Divided teams lose. We all grasp that when we think about our favorite sports teams. But it can be easy to forget when we think about our own challenges, our own communities and our own life, especially in such a...
