Author: Chris

There are moments in life when the quiet speaks louder than words ever could. For me, that quiet often comes in the absence of some of my children. The distance between us is not measured in miles, but in choices, beliefs, and convictions. I raised them with the best intentions, grounded in what I believed…

There’s a quiet arrogance that’s crept into American Christianity — the idea that we’re the standard-bearers of God’s favor, the chosen nation sent to enlighten the rest of the world. You can hear it in our politics, our missions, even in some of our worship songs that sound more like national anthems than prayers. It’s…

Jesus taught in Matthew 7:17–18 that “every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.” This principle is not just spiritual—it is observable in every part of life, including the world of politics. When we examine…

“How you die does not redeem how you lived.” ~Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Senior Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church Charlie Kirk built his platform on a narrow and combative vision of Christianity, and now many media outlets, political allies, and Christian leaders are actively whitewashing his image. The 5-hour long memorial was nauseating: they presented…

I am a Christian who loves this country deeply. What we are watching happen around Donald Trump—through people like Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi,and others—isn’t just another partisan battle. It is the slow creep of authoritarianism. Authoritarianism rarely arrives all at once. History shows us it comes gradually, step by step. It comes when leaders elevate…

In the past few months, our nation has endured painful losses of two political figures: the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Each act brought pain and unimaginable sorrow to their families, friends, and communities. And each offered us a chance to come together as a people in…