The Heart Breaking story of Eric Volz

I had not heard about the story of Eric Volz until my sister-in-law forwarded this YouTube video to me: Eric Volz. I will say, I have no first-hand, personal knowledge about this case, however, if the information in the video and on the family's website is correct, this is simply heart breaking.

Of course, imprisoning innocent people is not unique to Nicaragua. Trampling an accused's due process rights is not unique to Nicaragua. In the United States, our prisons are full to bursting. Many of those incarcerated are guilty. Many are not. Despite the negative light that criminal defense attorneys are now held in (not always the case, remember Perry Mason was a defense attorney), stories like this remind me that those that prevent the State from having unbridled, unchecked power are the good guys. And Christ tells us to minister to the hungry, the sick, those in prison.

Please join me in saying a prayer for Eric Volz & his family. Please join me in praying for all those in prison, and those who suffer, all those waiting for justice.

Peace & Blessings,
Matt

Renewing this blog...and my faith

I haven't posted here in several months, ironically, because I have been so involved in work that I haven't taken the time to reflect on why I am doing what I do, why it is important, or whether I am truly serving.

Sadly, for several months I have had my eyes so focused on the task before me, that my personal relationship with Christ has suffered. Like many "type A" personalities, when things get tough I tend to say, "How can I fix this?" rather than putting my faith in God, and remembering that nothing gets fixed without Him.

I think this is a good time for renewing my faith. I will be posting more often, and sharing my thoughts about criminal defense, faith, and serving the least among us.

Peace & blessings,

Matt