Can we stand for truth without becoming jaded? For the Colson Center, I'm John Stone Street with the

point. G.K. Chesterton, in his 1908 book Orthodoxy, describes how when he was a boy, many told him

that his ideals would eventually break up like clouds and that he'd be forced to put his real faith in

simple practical politics. But he writes, what happened is exactly the opposite. I've not lost

my ideals in the least.

My faith in fundamentals is exactly what it always was.

What I've lost is my old childlike faith in practical politics.

Tongue and cheek, as always, Chesterton isn't arguing that politics don't matter because they do.

But far too many build their life on the weak foundation of an ever-changing political

landscape. It's a recipe for burnout, anger, and disillusionment. Christian hope is secure,

makes us better neighbors, parents, spouses, and citizens. The unchanging values and methods

of Christ's kingdom give us the strength we need to go on even in the face of changing situations.

We'll have to take unpopular stands in our lifetime,

but placing our hope in Christ is the opposite of being naive or impractical.

It's the only sure foundation there really is.

I'm John Stone Street.