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  The story of Barabbas and Jesus has been on my mind. Not because of religion, but because of what it reveals about human nature.   In that moment, the crowd chose a man known for violence over a man known for healing. Not because they were monsters — but because fear, anger, and pressure can make us cheer for things that ultimately harm us.   I look around today and see a similar pattern. We often celebrate what’s loud instead of what’s good. We defend what’s destructive because it feels familiar. We overlook what brings life because it challenges us to change.   This isn’t about judging anyone. It’s simply a reminder that every day we’re choosing who and what we “release” into our lives — the things that pull us toward chaos, or the things that lead us toward hope.   Hope is still an option. Healing is still an option. A better path is still an option.   And for anyone wondering where that path begins: “I am the way, the truth, and ...

There’s a lot in our world that feels loud, divided, and uncertain. Opinions fly, emotions flare, and the online world often magnifies the very things that drain our peace. But God has never asked His people to mirror the mood of the culture. He calls us to something quieter… deeper… steadier.   “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”   — Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)   Perfect peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances. It comes from a fixed  mind — a heart anchored in God when everything else feels unstable.   And even in the digital world — the comments, the headlines, the endless opinions — we can still represent Christ. We can still shine His love, His steadiness, and His truth. Social media may feel chaotic, but it’s also a mission field. Every believer has the opportunity to bring light into places where people are hurting, fearful, or divided.   Navigating Political or Divisive Po...