Opinion
News from the 9th: Medicaid expansion: Promises made, promises not kept
In multiple newsletters this year, I outlined important policies Republicans advanced in the reconciliation bill from this summer. I also...
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Guest Religion Column: Depend on God, part 4 of 4 – Because, the rapture is coming
For several weeks we have been talking about the importance of learning to depend on God now, because WE DON’T...
Read moreDetailsGuest Religion Column: Depend on God, part 3 – Jesus is coming soon
In the past two weeks, we have been talking about learning to depend on God. Depend on Him for our...
Read moreDetailsNews from the 9th: Thanksgiving traditions
Like all families and communities across America, our region is preparing for an exciting, fun, and hopefully thankful Thanksgiving holiday!...
Read moreDetailsGuest religion column: Depend on God, Part 2 – Noah knew
You’ve heard the story of Noah and the Ark. Did you realize that Noah lived for 600 years BEFORE the...
Read moreDetailsNews from the 9th: Veterans Day/Medal of Honor
On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. America is blessed with patriotic men and women who courageously served in conflict....
Read moreDetailsGuest Religion Column: Depending on God – Part 1
The scriptures teach us these verses which you may have already memorized, from Proverbs 3:5-6... 5) Trust in the Lord with all...
Read moreDetailsNews from the 9th: In the future, vote
As residents of Virginia, we have the privilege of voting in elections every year. This tradition differs from most other...
Read moreDetailsEnd the fillibuster on food
The Democratic Party’s shutdown of the government this October is a unique political phenomenon for many reasons. For starters, the...
Read moreDetailsGuest religion column: Christian citizenship
By the time you read this, the election for our new Governor of Virginia will be over. We will have...
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