With only days left until the election, we hear the call to love and compassion. We are reminded that the Holy Spirit is actively working in the world, uniting us in God's kingdom. As followers of Christ, we are called to love like he did. Compassion transforms the world — our lives and the lives of others.

Jesus gave us a command to love God and love neighbor, and even to love those so difficult to love: enemies. Election season give us a unique opportunity to show love, as do economics. We are managers of God's creation, called to manage resources wisely and justly. Our financial decisions should reflect our commitment to the common good, supporting local economies and ensuring fairness in business practices.

As we approach the voting box, we are encouraged to vote with hope and love, trusting in God's sovereignty over all. We take the peace of Christ and share it with all, offering that peace as a gift to our neighborhoods and country.

Good people of faith will come to different conclusions in the voting booth. With this year’s election just days away, Pastor Mia tackles the topics of humility, immigration, and border control.

Many Americans agree the current immigration system is not working well, but the desired changes differ vastly among us. Some want tighter immigration controls and others a more generous immigration system. So how do we reconcile those differences to find peace across the divide?

Humility and humor are tools that can help us make connections. Remembering that our common commitment to Christ is bigger than our political ideologies is helpful too. The compassion that transforms the world is always about real people, not ideals.

You can only hold hardline positions if you have no lived experience. Therefore, we need to know the stories of real people. Nurturing your compassion with their accounts and the words of Scripture is faithful and responsible. As we head to the polls, we must remember the Christian teaching “Do unto others” applies during election seasons.

Jesus' teaching to "Do Unto Others" applies at all times, even election season. This week Pastor Mia dives into the issue of abortion from a compassion perspective.