The first time I saw pornography I was in middle school. It instantly became a vice to me and followed me through high school and eventually into Bible college. I was riding a constant roller coaster. I wanted to be free. But no matter how hard I would try to break my addiction, my sobriety would only last a few days until I would be back to searching for explicit content and downloading all the dating apps to talk with girls. I felt so much shame…

Many people can affirm the phrase Black Lives Matter but are quick to hate on the organization that made this phrase popular. 

… instead of searching for and magnifying what we don’t agree on, what would be the worst that would happen if we identify and magnify elements we can agree on in the name of redemption? 

Cancel-culture is counter-productive to racial reconciliation. In the fight for justice, we need to learn to preserve our relationships through hard conversations and grace.