Over the past two months, I have waded into the national debate regarding gay marriage by writing two widely distributed editorials. These op-eds largely addressed the false comparison between African-American oppression and the push for gay rights. I am neither a member of a pro-family organization nor an official advocate for traditional marriage. I am a Christian, an Independent voter and private citizen who felt compelled to speak out in support of the African-American legacy and the traditional, nuclear family. But my experience over the past two months may be instructive for other Christians, the church in general and the Black church specifically as the fight to protect the next generation of children wages on.
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The Black Church Must Do More Than "Just Say No" to Homosexuality, By Gwen Richardson
Over the past two months, I have waded into the national debate regarding gay marriage by writing two widely distributed editorials. These op-eds largely addressed the false comparison between African-American oppression and the push for gay rights. I am neither a member of a pro-family organization nor an official advocate for traditional marriage. I am a Christian, an Independent voter and private citizen who felt compelled to speak out in support of the African-American legacy and the traditional, nuclear family. But my experience over the past two months may be instructive for other Christians, the church in general and the Black church specifically as the fight to protect the next generation of children wages on.
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Enjoying The Fruit of Parenthood, by Lois Evans
 Tony and I have been parents long enough to enjoy some of the harvest Paul was talking about in today's verse. Allow me to share two special "slices" from the fruit of parenthood that we have been privileged to enjoy. The first is a note Tony received from our oldest son, Anthony Jr. He wrote: "Dear Dad, I am writing this letter to say thank you even though sometimes I don't show it or act like it. I can't wait to come home and spend the week of my birthday with you and the rest of the family.
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South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford Shows Forth Love, Grace, and Strength in Her Statement After Her Husband's Affair
I would like to start by saying I love my husband and I believe I have put forth every effort possible to be the best wife I can be during our almost twenty years of marriage. As well, for the last fifteen years my husband has been fully engaged in public service to the citizens and taxpayers of this state and I have faithfully supported him in those efforts to the best of my ability. I have been and remain proud of his accomplishments and his service to this state.
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