Defying Gravity
In 2002 during the UN General Assembly’s Special Session on Children, two young delegates representing the children of the world made the following statement; “We are children whose voices are not being heard: it is time we are taken into account.”
A Common Thread
A common thread we often see in children who are survivors of child trafficking and exploitation is that they long for home. They especially ache to see their mothers again.
Remember me
One of the many hopes my wife and I have for our children is that they will grow up to be compassionate people; and people whose compassion leads to action.
Until ALL are free
Appreciating my freedom today…and remembering those who are still not free.
Taking Daddy Back
I am a Father. I have six children who call me Daddy. It is one of the greatest joys of my life. Some days I’m good at it. Other days…not so good. I continue the daily journey, bumbling toward becoming a better man, father and husband.
Wishing on a painted star
A few years ago I was on a lunch date with my wife at a great local Thai restaurant. After lunch, we walked over to the
Sticking it to the man
I heard my friend Lamont, Co-Founder of Love146 give a talk recently, challenging boys to rebel against a hyper sexualized and pimp culture that they are growing up in. He used the definition of Rock and Roll from the
VERY DIRTY ARMS
“What these victims need above all is to know that they are not alone; that we are not forgetting them, that when their voices are stifled we shall lend them ours, that while their freedom depends on ours, the quality of our freedom depends on theirs.” -Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
The girls in the Love146 Round Home had the time of their lives last week. The band Paramore, who have been supporters and advocates for Love146, invited the girls to be their VIP guests of honor at their concert in
BATTLESHIP (Emergency part 2)
Remember the game Battleship? I used to play it with my uncle when I was a kid. I remember him explaining the different kinds of ships and their specific roles in a naval fleet. Each one a vital piece of the bigger picture of a fleet and its mission.
EMERGENCY! (part 1)
When I was in elementary school, Valentine’s Day was a big event. You got to make a valentine for everyone in your class, maybe adding some dabs of glitter to the cards going to your best friends and crushes. It’s a cherished childhood memory for me.
