"There were sheep herders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.  Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.”  – Luke 2:8-11

Anyone who has heard me speak at public functions knows that when it comes to our children —the future of Broward County— I strongly favor education over incarceration. Likewise, one of my first directives as sheriff was to implement mandatory civil citations.

Forgiveness is an easy word to say, but a hard verb to put into action.  Forgiveness of others is even easier than forgiving oneself.  That was one of the themes on writer/director Kasi Lemmons’ mind when she set out to write the theatrical version of Langston Hughes’ famous libretto, Black Nativity.