National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach

But Wait, There's More

God and Being Gay

By Joel McDonald • Sep 8th, 2009 • Category: Blog, But Wait, There's More

I believe that whether you are gay, straight, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, or however you identify, God loves you. I almost gave up on God, until I realized that God didn’t condemn me for who I am.



Gay marriage, equality, politics, and religion

By Joel McDonald • May 29th, 2009 • Category: Blog, But Wait, There's More

An online discussion on gay marriage, equality, politics, and religion, with a former colleague from the Colorado Colorado Springs Mission. Interesting contrast in viewpoints.



Interconnectivity

By Melanie Jones • Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: Blog, But Wait, There's More

We live in a web and are only reminded of this when something terrible, such as death, illness or despair make us fall backwards, only to be caught by those around us.



A conversation in India

By Melanie Jones • Mar 13th, 2009 • Category: Blog, But Wait, There's More

Though the economy is in crises, some are taking the opportunity to shed the setbacks and realize dreams that they’ve long given up on under the weight of being successful.



A new section, and new blogger

By Joel McDonald • Mar 13th, 2009 • Category: Blog, But Wait, There's More

VBP welcomes a new section and new blogger. Melanie Jones will be leading out “But Wait, There’s More” on the VBP blog, adding additional perspective to our thinking.