What happened to black and white? I was a young child when color television became common in American homes. Before that, everything was black and white. The phrase itself became shorthand for clarity—something definite, objective, and true. To say an…

It’s a new year, bringing new opportunities to engage and encourage on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, I boarded my flight to Washington, D.C. carrying my latest batch of 225 handwritten notes for members of Congress. While in the air, I…

On Monday, I headed to Washington, DC. During a plane change in Phoenix, I discovered that two members of Congress were on my connecting flight. We talked briefly about Thanksgiving and what they expected to face on Capitol Hill this…

I returned to Washington, DC this week for two full days on Capitol Hill. Before sharing details, let me clarify the heart behind these updates: I’m not here to make policy judgments. I simply want to share what I see,…

I returned to Capitol Hill Tuesday evening after being away since the start of the government shutdown. Though our Wednesday evening service in the Capitol couldn’t take place, I felt it was important to be present again in the congressional…

I traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday to sing for an evening event. The next morning, I had the privilege of hearing several speakers, including Secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and others.…

I arrived in Washington, DC Tuesday afternoon and immediately began visiting offices in the Cannon House Office Building. In one office, a representative from Mississippi graciously invited me into his personal office, where he was meeting with his staff. He…

While Congress may be on its August recess, I’ve remained in close contact with many members and staff. Encouragement, as always, is welcome and needed. I have also been busy singing for two separate events in Colorado and at the…

This week marked my final trip to Capitol Hill before the House begins its August recess. While the Senate is scheduled to remain in session for one more week, the word “break” is something of a misnomer. Members of both…

Just when it seems the world can’t get more chaotic, the intensity only grows. Our news feeds are flooded: the war between Ukraine and Russia, hostages still held in Gaza, rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,”…