I’ve been spending a lot of time reading and listening to Christian’s response to this election. It’s quite interesting.  As we all know this election has most of the country polarized.  And so is the church.  When I read  comments like, “How can a Christian vote for____?”, I get so annoyed!  Why do so quickly question each other’s identity?  Do we become sons and daughters of the Living God because we vote for the “right” candidate? Is that what makes us a Christian?  Do we somehow become unsaved because we vote for the “wrong” candidate?  I think most of us are very clear about the answer to these questions. Jesus did ALL of the work.  We simply receive the extravagant gift he offers.

What’s most disturbing to me is that the church is responding no differently than the rest of America to this election.  This election has exposed some the deeply embedded divisions which exist within the body of Christ.  It’s also exposed the truth about our hearts. It is NOT a pretty sight! This is very clear.  We need a Savior!  Thankfully, we have one.

There is a lot I don’t know about the complexities of the problems in our nation and world.  A LOT!  But I do know this: Jesus wants his body to be unified as ONE.Continue Reading