Poverty & Wealth

Locks placed couples as symbols of their love on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, France. (Frank Kovalchek via Wikimedia Commons)

January 30, 2015February 21, 2017

Need in the News, Vol. IV, Issue 1

At the end of every month, I summarize local, national and international “stories of need” from news sites, blogs, press releases and editorials. The following are some of January’s most

A map (created June 2014) of the Syrian Civil War and the Iraqi insurgency led by ISIS. Grey=Area controlled by ISIS; Pink=area controlled by the Iraqi government; Peach=area controlled by the Syrian government; Yellow=area controlled by Kurds (An updated map of the Syrian Civil War and the Iraqi insurgency led by ISIS. (By Haghal Jagul via Wikimedia Commons)

September 30, 2014February 21, 2017

Need in the News, Vol. III, Issue 9

At the end of every month, I summarize local, national and international “stories of need” from news sites, blogs, press releases and editorials. The following are some of September’s most

Taimane Mejia, a volunteer at McTureous Hall aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, reads to children from the Child Development Center for the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash, March 2, 2012. During the event, children had stories read to them to help stress the importance of literacy at all ages and participated in other activities such as coloring and games. (United States Marine Corp via Wikimedia Commons)

January 31, 2014February 21, 2017

Need in the News, Vol. III, Issue 1

At the end of every month, I summarize local, national and international “stories of need” from news sites, blogs, press releases and editorials. The following are some of January’s most

January 31, 2014February 21, 2017

Shadows & Dust, Vol. II, Issue 3

In this month of new beginnings and reviews of the state of the union, I’ve been doing some reading about the Bible, economics and King Arthur. How’s that for an