The Courage to Embrace Absolute Truths: A Personal Reflection (9-28-25)
There are moments in life when you find yourself standing at a crossroads, not of roads or paths, but of understanding itself. For me, one of those moments came during a quiet evening when I was watching my grandson play in the backyard, his laughter echoing through the air as he discovered that no matter how many times he jumped, gravity would always bring him back down to earth.
It struck me then, how beautifully simple some truths are. Gravity doesn't care about our opinions, our politics, or our personal philosophies. It simply exists, unwavering and absolute. As I watched him jump again and again, delighted by this consistent force he could count on, I began to reflect on the other absolute truths that anchor our world, truths that seem increasingly challenged in our modern age.
Wrestling with What We Know to Be True
Growing up, I was taught that some things in life are simply foundational, like the difference between right and wrong, or the basic realities of how God created us. These weren't presented as rigid rules meant to restrict, but as loving boundaries meant to guide and protect. Yet as I've navigated through decades of life, I've watched our society grow increasingly uncomfortable with the very concept of absolute truth.
I remember having a conversation with a friend recently who asked me, almost apologetically, "Brett, do you really believe some things are just... true? Regardless of what anyone thinks about them?" The hesitation in his voice broke my heart. When did we become so afraid to acknowledge the foundational truths that have guided humanity for generations?
The Bible tells us in Galatians to be wary of being "carried away by varied and strange teachings." I've come to understand this not as a call to close-mindedness, but as a gentle reminder to hold fast to the anchor points that keep us grounded when the storms of cultural change rage around us.
The Beauty of Divine Design
In my work with military families through the Hometown Hero Credit Program, I've had the privilege of meeting thousands of men and women who've served our country. I've seen the incredible diversity of backgrounds, personalities, and stories they bring. Yet in all this beautiful variety, I've also witnessed something profound: the fundamental ways that God designed us as male and female, each bringing unique strengths and perspectives to their families and communities.
When my daughter was born, the doctor didn't hesitate to say, "Congratulations, it's a girl!" When my sons came into the world, there was no confusion about their identity. This wasn't because of social constructs or cultural expectations, it was because of the beautiful, intentional design of our Creator.
I think about the archaeological discoveries we read about, where scientists can identify the gender of remains thousands of years old simply by examining bone structure. These scientific realities point to something deeper than social conventions, they point to the intentional, loving design of a God who created us "male and female" as it says in Genesis.
This isn't about limiting anyone or creating division. It's about celebrating the intentional diversity within the beautiful simplicity of God's design. Just as we can distinguish between north and south, up and down, right and left, these distinctions aren't barriers, they're guideposts that help us navigate life with purpose and understanding.
A Heart Heavy with Concern
As I sit here writing this, my heart feels heavy thinking about the world my grandchildren will inherit. Not because I lack hope, quite the opposite. But because I see how challenging it's become for people to even discuss these fundamental truths without fear of ridicule, cancellation, or worse.
I've watched good people become afraid to voice what they know in their hearts to be true. I've seen families torn apart not by hatred, but by the pressure to conform to ideologies that contradict the very foundations of their faith. The simple act of believing in the definitions that have guided humanity for millennia now requires a kind of courage that our grandparents never needed to possess.
This isn't about judgment or condemnation, it's about preservation. We're watching the erosion of the moral bedrock that has provided stability for generations. Without these foundational truths, how will we guide our children? How will they guide theirs?
Finding Hope in Unchanging Truth
Yet in the midst of this concern, I find profound comfort in the unchanging nature of God's truth. Just as gravity continues to work whether we believe in it or not, God's design and His moral law continue to provide the framework for human flourishing regardless of cultural trends.
I think of the lighthouse standing firm against the crashing waves. The storm may rage, the winds may howl, but the lighthouse remains steadfast, its light cutting through the darkness to guide ships safely to shore. That's what absolute truth does for us, it provides an unmovable reference point in a world of shifting opinions and changing cultural tides.
When I help military families achieve their dream of homeownership through our 2% credit program that can save them up to $21,000, I'm reminded of the importance of solid foundations. A house built on sand will not withstand the storms, but a house built on rock will endure. The same principle applies to our moral and spiritual lives.
This reflection isn't meant to condemn or divide. It's a call to gentle courage, the courage to hold fast to truth while extending love and compassion to all. It's possible to believe in absolute truth while still showing kindness to those who disagree. In fact, I believe it's essential.
We need the courage to have difficult conversations with our children and grandchildren about these truths, not in anger or judgment, but in love and concern for their wellbeing. We need the wisdom to distinguish between God's unchanging truths and man's changing opinions.
Most importantly, we need to remember that our response to cultural pressure should be grounded in love, not fear. When we react out of fear, we often push people away from the very truths we're trying to share. But when we respond with love, patience, and gentle firmness, we create space for hearts to be changed and minds to be opened.
As I conclude this reflection, my heart turns to prayer, not just for my own family, but for all the families navigating these challenging times. I pray for wisdom to know how to speak truth in love. I pray for courage to stand firm on foundational principles while extending grace to those who disagree. I pray for our children and grandchildren, that they would have the strength to swim against cultural currents when necessary and the wisdom to know which battles are worth fighting.
I pray that we would remember that absolute truth isn't our enemy, it's our anchor. It's not meant to restrict us, but to provide the stable foundation from which we can build lives of meaning, purpose, and genuine love.
And I pray that in a world growing increasingly divided, we would find ways to discuss these fundamental truths with both conviction and compassion, remembering that we're all fellow travelers on this journey of life, each of us seeking truth, meaning, and belonging.
Today, I invite you to join me in prayer for our children, our grandchildren, and the world they will inherit. May we have the courage to embrace absolute truths and the wisdom to share them with love...as Charlie Kirk did.
Brett Stacy is the National Director and Founder of the Hometown Hero Credit Program at Hometown Hero Credit, where we're committed to helping military families achieve their dreams of homeownership with our exclusive 2% credit benefit up to $21,000. For more information about how we can help you or your loved ones, please call us at +1(760)456-8748 or visit us at hometownherocredit.com.
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