If our primary identity is rooted in Christ, then our political label must remain secondary—
a tool to be used, not an identity to be defended.
Category: Politics
The Paradox of Trust
What if partisanship is being used as an engineered tool? Why do we trust political leaders blindly but reject data and experts?
When the Love of Money Undermines Health
I may make people upset with this post, but I wanted to share thoughts I’ve had all year that were made clear at a conference I attended this week about … Continue reading When the Love of Money Undermines Health
The Fruit of Our Beliefs
If the fruit of your beliefs is the harm of others, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate.
If the way we live our lives doesn’t reflect the good fruit, but instead bears the bad, then we are not following the teachings of Jesus.
And if the leaders we follow and the ideas we believe in don’t bear good fruit, it’s time to reconsider.
It’s Up to Us
This week has been a lot. This year has, too. It’s been too much. We’re seeing levels of division that haven’t been seen in decades, and there’s only one way … Continue reading It’s Up to Us
It’s Newborn Screening Awareness Month
September is both Newborn Screening Awareness Month and Leukodystrophy Awareness Month. I had the privilege of writing two guest posts this year, instead of using my own blog and social media accounts to help reach a new audience.
Each Chapter Shapes the Next
It was an honor to speak to the new class of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Lebanon Valley College today. This is the first time I have … Continue reading Each Chapter Shapes the Next
Remarks to the Forward Party National Women’s Committee
Years ago, I discovered the Forward Party and knew it was the place I most belonged. Tonight, I had the privilege of being featured as a speaker for the Forward … Continue reading Remarks to the Forward Party National Women’s Committee
Ends and Means (a lament)
The end justifies the means. The means justify the end. Justifications that don’t always suffice. Justifications that allow for unsavory actions. Sometimes used in an attempt tojustify the unjustifiable. Love your … Continue reading Ends and Means (a lament)
Being in the spotlight (and proving that partisanship is blinding along the way)
To preface this, I’m genuinely okay. I don’t write any of this for pity; I simply felt that my observation on humanity in the light of extreme partisanship was worth … Continue reading Being in the spotlight (and proving that partisanship is blinding along the way)
Even So, Joy 