Statistics on Affordable Housing In Nashville

Folks often wonder about the availability of affordable housing in Nashville. Here are a few recent statistics from MDHA: Nashville currently has over 5,300 units of public housing available for those in need. The occupancy rate of those units is 98 to 99%, with some 3,000 persons on the waiting list to fill vacancies. Currently, … Continue reading Statistics on Affordable Housing In Nashville →

What I would Have Said

This morning, I watched the inauguration of President Obama with 400 neighbors and friends at the Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village. The viewing “party” was sponsored by Nashville for All of Us, the group leading the opposition to the English Only amendment being voted on in Nashville this Thursday. I had been scheduled to speak … Continue reading What I would Have Said →

January 20, 2009…

…the end of an error. Our prayers are with you President Obama.

January 20, 2009…

…the end of an error. Our prayers are with you President Obama.

Pray for the Peace of Gaza

This past April, I had the chance to make a fourteen day trip to Israel. It was a life changing experience, one that I will carry with me throughout my life, and it has connected me with that place, and the people who live there. Sitting over here, thousands of miles away from that place, … Continue reading Pray for the Peace of Gaza →

Acoustic Christmas Superlatives

In lieu of writing a formal review of the 2008 Acoustic Christmas show, here are a few superlatives that reflect my opinion of the evening. Most Talented As I stated earlier, I was surprised at the level of talent overall, expecting a few clunkers along the way. There was one who didn’t make the grade … Continue reading Acoustic Christmas Superlatives →

The Best Dad Ever

As the folks that follow me on Twitter know, I spent the evening last night in the midst of over a thousand squeeling teenage divas at the annual 107.5 The River Acoustic Christmas concert. Every year, starting in late October or early November, the station of choice for girls age 8 and older (and the … Continue reading The Best Dad Ever →

Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All

The Davidson County Election Commission voted Monday to call a special election for Jan. 22 to hold referendums on two proposals to change the Metro Charter. Early voting will start Jan. 2. Voters will decide whether Metro should do business in English only, a controversial idea that has taken a long and winding road to … Continue reading Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All →

Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All

A Child’s Eye View of the Debates

Artwork by Anna… I may be partial but I think it’s a pretty good rendering of McCain….

A Child’s Eye View of the Debates

Artwork by Anna… I may be partial but I think it’s a pretty good rendering of McCain….

Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains

Dear Pastor, I need to ask your advice in a matter that has been bothering me. It seems like all of the sudden I have people reacting to the fact that I voted for Obama, both family and friends. One in particular said some pretty disturbing things, and I can just feel the hatred. I … Continue reading Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains →

Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains

The Open Source Presidency

We have a new president elect. Of course, history has been made on all sorts of levels. More than any election in recent memory, this seems to represent a repudiation of the policies of the last eight years. And of course, we will be walking down new pathways in regards to race in our country, … Continue reading The Open Source Presidency →

Being A Values Voter

Earlier today I was listening to some podcast or radio program when I heard a woman announce herself as a “values voter.” “Yep,” I’m a values voter,” she said. An air of satisfaction dripped from her voice. “I decide who I will vote on based on a few issues – prolife, gay marriage, prayer in … Continue reading Being A Values Voter →

Exercising My Right

Do you ever think much about your rights? Oh, I suppose that we hear some pundit or newsmaker every day talk about rights in some way or another, or some wild eyed radical is standing outside the local grocery shouting that his rights have been infringed upon. However, in the day to day getting by … Continue reading Exercising My Right →

The Problem We Face

"I make over $250,000 a year, between my wife and I," Thomas Jacoby, a 62-year-old contractor, tells me in Woodbridge. "I don't want to share it with anybody." Ruth Marcus - The 'Socialist' Scare - washingtonpost.com. “MINE!” It’s something that any parent with more than one kid has heard at least a hundred times. “NO! YOU … Continue reading The Problem We Face →

In The Order of Things: A Sermon on Romans 13:1-10

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold … Continue reading In The Order of Things: A Sermon on Romans 13:1-10 →

Known By Our Fruits

Later, Obama came to the long table where Fanning and other members of a local First Presbyterian church were gathered. He held out his hand to her and asked, “How are you, ma’am?” but she declined to shake his hand. 'Socialist,' 'Muslim' Ugly reception for Obama - Politico Staff - Politico.com.

Hate and Disrespect Are Not A Christian Values

I just finished watching a YouTube video that left me shaking my head. It featured persons in Johnstown, PA entering a rally with one of the vice presidential candidates screaming epithets at a group of supporters of the other candidate. The language was coarse, and the sentiments shared played upon all sorts of stereotypes. Although … Continue reading Hate and Disrespect Are Not A Christian Values →