Victim Impact Statement

On October 22, 2024, Candace Lierd, aka Candace Rivera, was sentenced to a minimum of three years in prison. I was sitting in the courtroom with dozens of her victims who listened as the judge told Candace she was tone-deaf when it came to any remorse for her victims, including her teenage son. When Judge […]

Peace, Be Still

In my sixty-two years of life, I have experienced many physical, mental, and spiritual tempests. I have witnessed tempests played out in the streets, at schools and universities, and through wars fought around the world. But I have never witnessed them come together in such a perfect storm as what I am witnessing today. I […]

Warriors not Victims

Thinking a lot this morning about our nation’s high school seniors and young people all over the world being sent home early from missions, activities, and adventures. The plans these young people had have been drastically altered in the face of the COVID 19 pandemic. Seniors will miss their proms and more than likely, their […]