A reflection written from a heavy heart, not with answers or sides to defend, but with a deep concern for the humanity we risk losing. This piece explores the fragile edge of unrest, the cost of escalation, and the often-overlooked wisdom found in creating breathing room before reacting.
Faith has become easier to identify by its alliances than by its resemblance to Jesus. This reflection begins an honest, unfolding conversation about faith, power, and division – and the quiet invitation to return to a Jesus-centered faith that was never meant to belong to a side.
When leadership lacks clarity, people don’t just burn out – they bleed. This reflection names the hidden weight of undefined expectations, moral tension, and role confusion, and calls leaders to reclaim clarity as an act of stewardship.
When leaders lower the standard, confusion follows. What we tolerate from those in power shapes what we teach the next generation about character, accountability, and respect.
Faith was never meant to survive on power, influence, or advantage. When belief needs authority to hold its ground, it has already shifted from conviction to alignment. This reflection confronts the uncomfortable truth that faith tied to power loses its voice—and calls us to examine what our faith truly serves.
There was a time when we could look up and clearly see what leadership looked like. Today, that space feels thin—sometimes empty. In the absence of examples worth emulating, we’re left with a quieter, more uncomfortable invitation: to examine the leadership forming within us.
