Steady Living in an Age of Noise

“You shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” – Isaiah 58:12 Isaiah’s words are timely for us who live in a fractured world.  His proclamation resonates with those who walk faithfully with God – and offers a vivid picture of hope in a divisive environment.  A breach is…

Conviction and combativeness are not the same. In an age of noise, the two are often confused. Conviction is rooted in Scripture and anchored in Christ. Combativeness is reactive.Conviction flows from settled belief.Combativeness feeds on threat (and the internet apparently is unaware of restraint). I carry deep convictions – about faith, truth, leadership, and what matters…

Words travel quickly—often faster than wisdom. Think about it. A sentence can circle the globe in seconds. A comment can be shared, screenshot, forwarded, and dissected before we have had time to reconsider it. Speech is immediate and often permanent. And yet Scripture reminds us that words matter. James writes with bracing clarity:  “The tongue…

Not every disagreement becomes division. But some do—and often more quickly than we expect. Have you ever noticed how a conversation begins with differing perspectives?  The tone is civil. The exchange is thoughtful. Then something shifts. A phrase lands harder than intended. A motive is assumed. A past frustration quietly attaches itself to the present…

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:18 (ESV) It doesn’t take long to notice the volume. Shouting surrounds us. Opinions travel quickly. Headlines compete for our attention. Conversations, once manageable, suddenly carry an edge. Even ordinary disagreement feels heavier than it once did. Sometimes I catch myself…