Lancaster Love

Corrie got married! Her wedding was absolutely beautiful!

.... and so fun! 

 

 

That time we had a political "discussion"

Last night Dan and I got into a rather heated discussion over a political issue. Now that it is the morning and I have had time to think about it more, I am thinking, "did I really let myself get that upset over something like, politics?"...heck, I really don't even like politics or pay attention half as much as the next guy.

For some reason, last night was different. I was all about figuring out who I was going to vote for. Up until this point, I put it on the back burner of my priorities, because I honestly was not the most thrilled about my two options, thinking maybe if I will just put off thinking about it, in the meantime there will be the awesome individual to step forward who will "wow" me.

Needless to say, I was on a mission.

I set out to read all about all of the presidential candidates for the 2012 election, seeking to find one that aligned with most, if not all of my values. Dan and I did a long test to see who we each matched "best" with. On that journey we found two quirky socialist people party candidates that gave us a laugh because they were 26 and 27 years old (too young, according to the rules) and one of the two was not born in the U.S. (another rule broken). So your telling me this couple has being given permission to run in this race, only to have them fully understand that, if they would be elected, they both would be unable to be sworn is a prez and vice prez?? Interesting.

Anyway, we take this "test" of sorts. Much to my surprise (not really), finding my perfect "match" politically did not happen and was impossible. My struggle is that I am passionate about a few rather big political issues, such as abortion (pro life), environmental issues, fair trade, gun control, capital punishment (not a fan), and social justice for our nations most vulnerable members, etc..... which are issues that all happen to fall on opposite sides of that thing called a party line.

We took the test, and found what we already knew to be true, he is slightly more conservative that I am. And that is okay, for sure. However, it was helpful to see that neither us found the "perfect match" and were generally only a few points off from one another. Of course, both of us know that in the grand scheme of things, a single man or women can not "save" our country. There is so much to be done, decisions to be made, problems to fix, that no one person can do it all in a way that will 1) match our belief system and worldview and 2) make everyone happy. Our nation needs prayer, lots of it.

Not to mention a generation of Christians who will truly be love to their neighbors and enemies. Who will let go of judgement, biases, and feelings of superiority, because we all know, that we are in needs of God's grace just as much as the next person is, and be a people who learn to give until it hurts. Like really live a life of zealous generosity to all we come into contact with and show them through not just words, but actions, the selfless and humble love of Christ. That is Dan and my main goal in our lives. We have a long way to go until we can confidently say that we have reached that goal, but it feels sooo good to, no matter what our opinions are on war or welfare, have this common goal and walk with each other in accountability and grace to pursue it.