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We are living in a moment that feels like midnight for democracy.
Authoritarianism is on the rise. Justice is under attack. And for many Christians, it’s hard to know how to respond without becoming overwhelmed or disillusioned.
But Scripture doesn’t leave us without direction.
In this short clip from my Roadmap to Ruin video study, I reflect on Ephesians 5:8–13, a passage that speaks powerfully to our current crisis.
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. ~ Ephesians 5:8-13
The Apostle Paul calls us to live as children of the light and to have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
That’s what this series is about: telling the truth, resisting spiritual compromise, and embodying goodness, righteousness, and truth, especially when it requires risk.
Beneath all of the headlines and current events is a deeper reality: this is not just a political battle—it’s a spiritual one.
Normally, these video replays are only available to paid subscribers and course participants, but I felt prompted to share this reflection more widely.
I believe we need spiritual clarity as much as political strategy right now.
If this video encouraged or challenged you, share it with someone who needs light right now.
Join us for the next live, online video study—Tuesday, April 22 at 7 pm ET via Zoom.
And Good News..!
Episode 3 of Roadmap to Ruin is out now! It tells the some of the history of how we got to this moment of fascism in our nation. Check it out below, and subscribe to my Youtube channel!
What does it look like for you to live as light in this moment? Let me know in the comments.
There were so many people from our past who walked as children of the light amid the darkness of injustice. Learn about, literally, dozens of them here!
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