Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
James 1:17-27
As we as a country have made our final turn toward election day, I’ve noticed a picture being shared quite a bit on some social media platforms, and, for once, its a picture or post that doesn’t make me cringe. It’s a list of suggestions for how to post an interact on-line around political discussions that, hopefully, will prevent discord and vitriol. I know some of you have seen it as well, because you’re some of the folks who are resharing it in your social spaces. The text on the picture reads:
Between now and Tuesday, November 5:
POST WISELY!
- Contribute to discussion – not division.
- Don’t take the bait!
- Check. Your. Facts.
- Resist memes, cheap digs and name calling (That one is a little funny coming from a meme.)
- Create constructive content.
- We can transcend bitterness and be our better selves – even when we disagree.
trying to make their voices heard. From my own home I could read in real time the passion that was driving people to what turned out to be an unstoppable revolution.
patiently, he also helped some other children make their way safely to the top. Even after his little boy had reached the high platform he kept helping the others, spotting them so a potential fall wouldn’t be so dangerous, giving a hand to steady them if they got a little wobbly. Another dad came jogging up when he saw his daughter getting some assistance. He thanked the first dad and apologized for not being there, but the first dad simply smiled and shrugged, “Hey, we’re all in this together!” 
For Some Reason 