A vehicle can drift so gradually that you barely notice. You make small corrections at the wheel and keep going. But if left unchecked, holding steady can begin to take conscious effort. You may find yourself having to compensate to stay on course. That’s when you know it’s time to check your alignment.

Our lives can drift that way too. Sometimes our long-held assumptions need to be checked for alignment. We may need to assess to see if they are still steering us where we want to go.

Christians know how easily the noise around us can pull our attention away from Christ, our true north. We return to Scripture because we need a reliable reference point. We pray for insight beyond our own. And we examine our choices because good intentions do not always keep us on course.

As we approach the ballot box, we should bring that same willingness to examine our options.

Does the way we vote reflect what we believe? Have we looked closely at the people asking for our support, or are we simply following a familiar party label?

Many of us inherited our political identity. We grew up in a Republican household or a Democrat one. But a familiar name on the ballot cannot do the work of discernment for us. Political parties have changed their platforms dramatically. Does your party still represent your values? Every candidate should earn our trust.

Political loyalties deserve honest examination. Are we........

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