I have never really paid much attention to what goes on in Washington DC.  But if you have been following my blog or Facebook page, you know that the House of Representatives passed a budget this past Saturday requiring the elimination of the Corporation of National and Community Service,...

photo © 2006 Irina Iordachescu | more info (via: Wylio) I don’t know what is broken inside my brain but for some reason when things are going good, I start expecting the sky to cave in.  I seem to have an extra dose of worry built into my DNA. I spent some time on Saturday night with my...

Drum roll please…the top ten post of 2010 are as follows: #10 – The Irony of Being Called a Socialist #9 – Making Sense of the Senseless #8 – Panhandlers: To give or not to give? #7 – Racial Reconciliation in Richmond Virginia? #6 – Jesus Brought Sweet...

photo © 2008 Melissa Goodman | more info (via: Wylio)Embrace Richmond grew out of the intersection of the dreams of my suburban neighbors who wanted to help those in need and the dreams of a homeless woman who wanted to give back.  So every year around this time, I spend time dreaming about...

photo © 2003 Artem | more info (via: Wylio)As many of you are aware, my 22 year old nephew died last Thursday.  While we do not have the full details, we are fairly certain substances were involved. I spend my days in the streets of the poorest neighborhoods where I see substances stealing...

Looking for a Christmas gift that captures the true spirit of Christmas? From the Sanctuary to the Streets is the gift you have been looking for! This true story of what God did in our city will be a blessing to your friends and loved ones. It will be a blessing to Embrace Richmond who will...

photo © 2008 Charles Stanford | more info (via: Wylio)The past several years, I have grown increasingly disillusioned with the institutional church as I have grown increasingly committed to the way of Jesus.  My theology has become very simple. “Love the lord your God with all your heart,...

photo © 2010 RAFTWET Jewell | more info (via: Wylio)I think I know what Alice felt like when she returned home after spending time in wonderland.  I doubt she went back to life as it was before.  I think she longed to see the mysterious Cheshire Cat appearing and disappearing and I bet she...

We are thrilled to have several groups across the country reading “From the Sanctuary to the Streets” this fall and produced a Discussion Guide to accompany the book. It is free and available to anyone.  This packet is great for Bible studies, small groups, Sunday School...

This week Mary Moss published an interview with me at Associated Content.  Mary had this to say: “I recently interviewed Wendy McCaig, Founder and Executive Director of Embrace Richmond. The story of her journey is fascinating and is evidence that one person with passion, drive and...

I love my blog.  I love that I have a place to wrestle with some of the hard parts of doing ministry. I have received countless comments, emails, and messages affirming me as a writer and a blogger.  However, this week, it was brought to my attention that there is a shadow side to blogging;...

I will be speaking at the annual convocation service on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10:10am in Virginia Hall on the campus of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. I am honored to share with new and returning students, faculty and alumni how BTSR shaped my journey as a...