So much has happened in 5 short years. My educational suspicions that I had starting back in September 2020 were all validated by the supreme court Mahmoud v. Taylor decision. Everything in my being told me the lockdowns were going to be destructive. Not only to the economy, but educationally, socially, mentally, and spiritually. The fear of breathing seemed so far-fetched, but watching the purposeful separation and isolation our government forcibly mandated upon people was just so unbelievable. I watched young people deteriorate before my eyes as they barricaded themselves in their rooms even away from others living in the same household. The desperate need to make any connection I watched these young people turn to social media. The craving of attention and acceptance careening down a dark chasm to be led off the cliff. Mental health declined so fast I couldn’t even keep up. Then out of nowhere 2021 we entered a new world of Critical Race Theory and Gender Ideology. The movements swept quickly through the education system. Here are some highlights from my blog from that 2020-2021 timeframe.
12/2020- I read the Old Testament and all the prophets predicted the consequences as they spoke boldly against believers who hide under the radar, but called them to stand firm and not bow down when we see attacks on our Biblical foundation. “Be on your guard; stand firm in your faith; be men of courage; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
1/2021 when I hear words that remove thoughts and views then I see a very scary America. Just be aware and learn and make decisions of your own on what is being transformed in our country.
2/2021 revelation for me which was that progressives have a mindset that if they destroy America at its religious foundation then they can save humankind and bring about a globalist utopia
6/2021 Started writing to the school board: There should be no justifying racism against white people which puts them in emotional, psychological, and physical danger. This is a request to remove the destructive CRT curriculum. As CCSD is creating an Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Task-force, I certainly hope they address the removal of Critical Race Theory from All Curriculum.
7/2021 Warning: We have a country to save “We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force” Ayn Rand
Today, I am not so proud of my profession. I believe it has morphed into indoctrinating students into a group belief where the life of the individual is less significant. The path each student takes is no longer their own journey, but a collaboration to steer all students on the path paved by educators who want students to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them.
10/2021 I wrote a paper for the Christian Theology: Word view vs. Christian Worldview. It was the first time I wrote about how wrong this gender fluid concept will hurt our kids and youth.
Do names and pronouns really matter? In the world view, misidentifying pronouns misinforms and misleads minds and hearts. When identity is fully erased can you have a true identity? To be inclusive is to be unidentifiable as an individual. Individual identity is confining. Stability only comes from acceptance of one’s fluidity. One must move toward a self-defined, fluid identity that reflects the worldview of group conformity that gender shouldn’t exist. This new world evolution is the most powerful catalyst of the inadequacy of what defines a male and female.
12/2021 I started questioning why the church was so disengaged with what was happening in society. The vaccine mandates, the forced shots, the race baiting of DEI, the gender trans pronouns regulations, and the educational indoctrination moving through our schools. I wrote a paper in my Theology class about the lost true purpose and mission of the church.
This song came out in 2021 and when I think about the lyrics I see how powerful music can inspire a grateful heart. Here we are in 2025 with so many victories.
God bless our country,
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Battle Belongs by Phil Wickham
When all I see is the battle, You see my victory
When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved
And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me
There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You
An almighty fortress, You go before us
Nothing can stand against the power of our God
You shine in the shadows, You win every battle
Nothing can stand against the power of our God
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