There is something I have come to believe more and more when it comes to campaigns, elections, and public service: how you win matters just as much...

For this week’s column, I simply want to say thank you.Over the past several months, I have been overwhelmed by the encouragement, prayers,...

Have you ever heard someone say: “You cannot legislate morality”? People say this because they don’t believe the government should pass laws or...

You don’t have to look far these days to find someone with a strong political opinion. In fact, opinions are everywhere—on social media, in...

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

Some stories are written in ink.   Others are written on plates.Lately, I have found myself on a quiet little journey, one that has nothing to do...

There’s a quiet decision being made in communities every election cycle—one that rarely gets talked about, but always leaves a mark. It’s the...

I grew up in a strict household with early curfews. My dad always said nothing good happens after 10 p.m. We had to be home before the street...

As this election season continues across Putnam County, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about something that matters just as much as any...

I’ve always believed something pretty simple when it comes to local government: if you hold public office, you work for the people. Not the other...

Every election season, I hear the same thing from folks: “I’ll be there in November.” And I get it, that’s the election everyone talks about. It’s...

From a historic mayoral debate to a powerful weekend of community and faith, this past week reminded me why this work—and this place—means so...

There are two extremes often seen among Christian conservatives concerning involvement in politics. One extreme is ultra right-wing activism; the...

Easter is not just a holiday, it is the foundation of my faith and the reason for my hope.Everything I believe centers on what Easter represents:...

Every year, I write an Easter column. And if you’ve read them before, you know I often find myself reminiscing about dressing in pastels, hearing...