A Response to the Christian Nationalists and to the Christians of the Silent Majority.

September 26, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

“In a pluralistic society, it is neither possible nor desirable for Christians to try to force their views on others. It is not only preferable, but I believe obligatory, for Christians to stand up and articulate their views in the public square. We should try to persuade others using either prudential or moral arguments. We must be willing to live with “the will of the people.” At the same time, we must not be intimidated into accepting the position that our voice is not valid because it has a religious basis” Robert Orr

I was reading through this for class, and this material is so timely.

While we see the division of believers welling up to the surface post-2020, and now more so post the death of Charlie Kirk,

I urge all believers to come to know who God is and what we ought to do with that information, in the words of R. C. Sproul, “The biggest problem in Evangelicalism is that we don’t know who God is and the second biggest problem is that we don’t know what the gospel is, we’re lost.”

We identify only as Christians. I personally vote based on who will most not get in the way of the followers of Christ from sharing the gospel and who is doing the best job of influencing Christian values on the government not in intention or in heart, but in action and reality, as John states in 1 John 3:18, “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth.”

Biblically, some are called to political office, and in that office, they are called to be salt and light.

We are all called to lead wherever we are and to share the gospel wherever we go. Our call is to influence this world in whatever field we are called, and not abdicating our duties as reflections of Christ, because of niceness, the fear of man, or that you feel like things would be better if you were neutral whether that be in education, government, medicine, etc. As we influence these areas, dynamics will shift and things may look more Christ-like. But the goal isn’t a Christian government; the goal is to lead those in government to Christ, and as that happens, laws will be changed, and things will swing our way sometimes. Praise God. But it is not what we are called to do. We are called to love our neighbor and share the gospel with them.

Also, Christian leaders continue to proclaim the Gospel, whether at a memorial service or at Waffle House. Rejoice!! Let God be glorified in all things.

We’re Back!!!!! Season 2 Ep. 1

August 5, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Now that you’ve accomplished your dream, what’s next?

June 3, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

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According to statistics, individuals from difficult backgrounds struggle to set new goals once they reach their “dream” goals.

Most children from poor backgrounds are never taught how important it is to set new goals after achieving one’s initial goal.

I’m sure many of us can relate. Our lives are spent pursuing dreams and sometimes we actually achieve those dreams. But what happens next? For example: Let’s say I’ve worked my entire life to make a million dollars. If I get it, what comes next? Are we ready for what lies ahead?

Has my background or environment played a role in my inability to set new goals?

Why wasn’t I taught that having a dream is admirable, but setting goals is essential?

It might NOT be okay

September 28, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Many people don’t know, but I actually have an architecture degree—so creative blocks (similar to writers block) are something I grew accustomed to in school. I used to get them often when designing staircases, floor plans, or even entire homes. I would step outside to get some air, or do things I called mind shifts. Meaning, I would strike up a random conversation with a classmate, watch a YouTube video, or even work on a different section of the project. If I was working on the windows of a design, I might jump to the placement of doors. The changing of focus was my go to method to get the creative juices flowing again. Sadly, the methods I listed above aren’t working these days. It’s different I guess, because the creative blocks now are purely from outside sources not from within. I want so badly to create and write a blog, but it’s just not there. The ideas aren’t flowing like they use too. Lack of sleep, stress, lack of resources. Or simply the fact that I haven’t slept in my bed since August 28th, the day we evacuated.

Mold growing in our home. Unresponsive insurance companies and a career that I’m excited about but can’t seem to find the energy to sink into.

I once heard this saying before: “It might NOT be okay.”

This may be crazy to hear a Christian say, but as the Bible says: There is a time for everything: a season for laughter, and a season for tears.

In my case, this is a season of stress. I’ll say it again, a season. I’m not promised rainbows and sunshine every day, but I am promised His presence throughout it all.

“Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:14‬

It’s okay for things not to be okay. Just remember, it’s only for a season.

I’ll praise Him for the good and the bad. With either, I still have Him.

You have the gift but what about everything else?

September 15, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Your gift will make room for you, but will you make space for anything else?

As I got uplifted for my gift did I take time to work on any other skills?

Did I believe my success made me a good person? Do my close relationships reflect that?

Do my coworkers love me but is my family in shambles?

“Do I walk in a room leading with my success and let the door hit the rest?”

Quick example: Celebrities of all kinds (actors, entertainers, etc. etc.) are heralded in society for their gifts and talents whether on movie screens or in music. But a lot of times, we see that other aspects of their lives are in disarray. Why well quite simply their gift made room for them but the other non gifted areas were left unattended and dragged along as they rose in fame. No time for late night phone calls with friends because of early call times. Couldn’t go to prom because of popularity or lack of free time.

My pastor once said that: As a pastor how could I get up here every Sunday and tell you what to do and how to live your life, when every part of my life outside of this church is in shambles.

Our gifting isn’t only suppose to be used to bless those in the pulpit, or music fans, or an avid movie goer or a random person on the street. Our best was also meant for our spouse, our children, our parents, and our friends.

We see with the stories of Jesus that blessings were not only allocated for the masses but also for his friends. His goodness and best was for all not just for his fans and followers. I said that to say Jesus who was, our savior with or without his gifts of healing, or wisdom. But even with those gifts Jesus made time to help with Peters mother-n law and heal her. To raise Lazarous from a deep sleep like death. Jesus chose to be there for those closest to him not for the acclaim, not because it was cool, but because he knew it was necessary of him as a friend.

Did I work on my close relationships today?

It’s easy to be blessing to those that you truly don’t know.

Check yourself today: Are you making an impact in the lives of those that are supposed to be nearest and dearest to you?

When we are working on our gift, we also can’t forget to work on the other aspects of our lives. Our social skills, relational skills, integrity, honor, love, humility. It’s easy to just lay on our gifts and use them to rise to the top.

I was a great musician but did I let my musical gift raise my children?

I was a great politician but did I let my politics run my marriage?

I was the best athlete of all time but did I let my fame befriend my friendship circle?

The same amount of time invested in those gifts has to be invested in those other areas if not more because guess what? I’m not gifted in those areas.

When the lights shut off on my gift will I be just as great in the other aspects of my life?

The Narrow Spectrum of a Spouse

August 26, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

What are the qualities of a good spouse?
What should I look for?
Deal breakers-What are those?

In this episode, my wife and I settle into a conversation describing a set of qualities we each sought in a spouse. So get comfortable and join our dialogue as we dive into this timely topic.

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