“You live like a Republican,” my friend said. That’s what I get for bringing logic to an emotional discussion. What did she mean by that? Wealth? Sort of. Responsibility? I probably know as many irresponsible republicans as democrats. Christian values? I hope so, but again I know as many Christians of one party as the other.
I just live. Do what I do. I seldom, if ever, think about what people think about me. It’s always a surprise to remember that people are always watching, judging, learning.
When I am in town, I attend a men’s study group at 6:30 am on Tuesdays. They are studying James. Puzzling over faith versus works. Paul always starts with grace and faith. Then he talks about how to live your life. A common thread. How do you live?
The first churches grew because of the way the people lived. I have no idea how a Republican or a Democrat lives. But like I wrote yesterday, I have a picture of how a Christian should live. I hope I’m on my way there. I pray you are, too.
Faith Venture 
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