Redeeming Thoughts

Having served as a guest of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, I met and lived with people that I would never have experienced. Following my release, I learned to help people, mostly homeless men, dealing with issues of mental health, substance abuse and law enforcement. I understand that our society needs to rethink its approach to crime and punishment, and I am working to share more mercy with others who deserve it through responsible criminal justice reforms. I am proud to support a number of specific reform initiatives that will be future topics of this blog.

Thank you for joining me in this journey to show God’s mercy.

What does a pardon mean?

According to Merriam-Webster, clemency is defined as “a disposition to be merciful” and especially to moderate the severity of punishment. My journey through the criminal

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Chow Hall Protest

This past week, there was a prison riot in South Carolina. Five people were killed and 17 wounded, all inmates. The argument was over cell

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The Zen of lawn mowing

As I adjust to prison life during my short six-month stay at Jesup FCI (Federal Corrections Institution), I have developed tremendous respect for the men

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