Last night I found myself reflecting on a conversation we had as a family—one that touched on politics, personalities, and pain. I want to speak from the heart, not to defend or condemn, but to clarify where I stand spiritually, and where I believe we’re all being called to fix our eyes.

There are things public figures have said and done—on both the political left and right—that are deeply troubling. No party owns righteousness. No personality, no matter how influential, is beyond the reach of God’s judgment—or His mercy. We can and should call sin what it is, whether it’s arrogance, sexual immorality, pride, deception, or injustice. These things grieve the heart of God.

But here’s the deeper concern: when our conversations become more animated about Trump, Charlie Kirk, Biden, or any other name than about Jesus Christ, we’ve already stepped into dangerous territory. The Word of God warns us not to speak evil of anyone, to be peaceable, gentle, and humble toward all people (Titus 3:2). Even in our disagreements, especially about politics, are we sounding like the kingdom of God—or the kingdom of this world?

I’m not writing this to shut down conviction. I’m writing because I sense we all need to be reminded of this:
Christ is King. No politician is our savior. No party is our gospel.
And if we, as believers—or even as thinking, moral people—lose sight of that, we risk being shaped by rhetoric instead of the Spirit.

I’m watching, even in those closest to me, how easy it is to get swept up in cynicism, sarcasm, and outrage… and I’ve seen it in myself too. But the fruit of the Spirit is not outrage. It’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). That’s the fruit I want to grow in my life, and that’s what I hope for in all of us.

So wherever you stand politically—left, right, or somewhere in between—I encourage you (and myself): Let’s be more loyal to the kingdom of God than to any ideology. Let’s speak in a way that builds bridges, not walls. Let’s remember the cross, not just the Constitution.

We can speak truth and still be full of grace.
We can have convictions and still walk humbly.
And we can disagree—but still look like Jesus while doing it.