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.
Tag: Partisanship
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?
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.
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)
If you’re new here…
Welcome! No matter what brought you to my little corner of the Internet, I hope you find something interesting here as you get to know me. Quick facts: If you … Continue reading If you’re new here…
Making Assumptions
Don’t assign nefarious intent where none exists. That’s a paraphrase from something Sharon McMahon once said (I wish I could remember the direct quote!), and it has stuck with me. … Continue reading Making Assumptions
Ignorance or Indifference
Is it that you don’t know?Don’t understand?Or is it something more? Are you uninformed?Misinformed?Willfully ignorant? Or is it pride thatkeeps your ears sealed,That implores you to ignoreThose who know more … Continue reading Ignorance or Indifference
Commonalities and Differences
I have lived in three very different parts of the country. I was raised in rural Northern California, where it’s a mostly conservative area and not incredibly diverse (though there … Continue reading Commonalities and Differences
What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
Sometimes what is “best” for your party is not what is “best” for your country. Sometimes, we must realize that we are wrong and choose to put principle over party. … Continue reading What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
I prefer to write, not be on camera, so I initally wrote out a script (using talk to text) to read to make this video. I know I went off-script … Continue reading The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
Even So, Joy 