Who are you? | Matthew 16:13-19

Years ago, Rodney Smith, a fellow police officer with whom I served, and I attended a lecture at Colorado State University. The speaker, a woman addressing a topic that intrigued us, frequently cited others’ opinions and perspectives but shared little of her own insight. Frustrated, I turned to Rodney and remarked, “I wish she’d share her own thoughts on this issue, not just what everyone else thinks.” Her reliance on others’ words left me wondering about her personal convictions. We often fall into the trap of echoing others’ views without clarifying our own stance. This experience reminds us to ask: What do I truly believe, and where do I stand on the issues that matter most? We will take a deep dive into "who are you."