Culture Questioning + Disciple Making + Kingdom BuildinG
February 13, 2026
Republicans Love Debt!
This post challenges the common narrative that the Republican party prioritizes small government, arguing instead that historical spending data reveals a consistent preference for "big government" and debt-based policy. It frames national debt as a moral and spiritual crisis of "enslavement" for future generations, calling on believers to abandon partisan loyalty in favor of strict fiscal accountability and a willingness to vote for alternative parties that actually reduce spending.
December 4, 2025
Does prohibition help or hinder the purpose of the church?
This post presents a provocative argument that prohibition often fails to solve the root "heart issues" of vice and instead creates unintended consequences like organized crime, violence, and social stigma. It challenges believers to distinguish between legality and morality, suggesting that legalizing certain vices could actually enhance the Church's ability to provide healing and grace to those struggling with addiction and emotional wounds.
November 9, 2025
“Invader” or “Neighbor” - What would Jesus Call Illegal Aliens?
This post challenges believers to view illegal immigration through the lens of biblical identity rather than political partisanship, replacing labels like "invaders" with the command to love the neighbor. By citing economic data and scriptural mandates for hospitality, it argues that the church should lead with compassion, advocate for reform that reduces "black market" dangers, and embrace the messy, difficult role of the peacemaker to find a path that honors both human dignity and the "Good Life."
December 17, 2025
Raising the Bar for Dating Our Daughter & Setting it for Our Son
This post outlines a biblical framework for dating and marriage, emphasizing that the home is the first mission field where parents must set high standards for future spouses. It advocates for purposeful dating aimed at marriage—prioritizing spiritual testimony, mentorship, and financial transparency over physical involvement—while warning that modern norms like cohabitation often lead to failure rather than lasting commitment.
December 3, 2025
I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that!
This post explores the radical biblical command to unselfishly seek the highest good for our enemies, moving the concept from abstract theology into gritty, real-world scenarios like workplace conflicts or difficult neighbors. It challenges believers to identify their "enemies" as individuals they are in direct conflict with—rather than broad political or social groups—and asks if they are truly willing to choose prayer and reconciliation over retaliation or legal recourse.
August 5, 2025
Examining National Identity from a Biblical Perspective
This post challenges believers to prioritize their spiritual identity as citizens of the Kingdom of God over their earthly national or political affiliations. It argues that a truly biblical worldview requires a "reconsideration of everything"—from criminal justice to taxes—to ensure that public policy stances align with Jesus' teachings on servanthood, love for neighbors, and unity, rather than simply reflecting the platform of a political party.
About the Author
I write to make sense of ordinary life—how belief, work, and the people around us quietly shape who we are becoming.
Most essays begin as journal entries, conversations over coffee, or questions from my own family.
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