Commissioner Ricky M. Herring

If no one has permission to correct your mouth, you aren't living in biblical community. We use our words to tear others down, gossip, or vent, and we call it "just venting." But God holds us accountable for every careless word (Matthew 12:36).

True Christian fellowship doesn't just nod along when you complain. It loves you enough to shut down gossip and challenge your tone. As James 1:26 warns, if you can’t control your tongue, your religion is worthless. Stop inviting people into your life who only feed your offenses. Give a mature believer permission to look you in the eye and tell you to guard your mouth.

👉 The Challenge: Who is the one person allowed to call you out when your speech doesn't honor God? If you don't have anyone, find them today.

It can be incredibly tough when professional success inadvertently creates distance or tension with the people around you. Workplace jealousy is a quiet battle that many face but rarely talk about. If you are navigating this right now, remember these three things:

🔹 Humility isn't weakness. Deflect pride by acknowledging that every opportunity is a blessing (James 1:17).
🔹 Your lane is yours alone. Someone else’s promotion or recognition doesn't diminish your value or God's plan for your career.
🔹 Keep blessing them. The best response to negativity is to keep working with excellence and integrity (Colossians 3:23).

Let’s focus on lifting each other up rather than measuring our pace against someone else's journey. 🙏💼

🇺🇸🇺🇸 We owe an endless debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who selflessly served and sacrificed for our freedom!!

While Memorial Day specifically honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, it serves as a powerful reminder to uphold our unwavering appreciation for all our troops, veterans, and fallen heroes. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

A profound realization has dawned on me: Life's journey isn't about tallying merits. For years, I labored under the illusion that fairness and righteousness would shield me from life's tempests. But this notion is a perilous fallacy. It's akin to believing a lion's nature can be swayed by your dietary choices. The lion's instincts are driven by its own nature, not by your actions. Similarly, the world doesn't inherently reciprocate our kindness. When we grasp that others' behaviors reflect their own character, not ours, our perspective shifts dramatically: You cease to internalize malice. You stop giving with expectations. You start safeguarding your serenity with firm boundaries. Kindness unguarded by wisdom can be an invitation to exploitation. Be good to others, but stay vigilant. 💯

🇺🇸Democracy wins when good people step up. Huge congratulations to Ashley Enfinger on the victory! You have a bright path ahead. Deep respect to Ashley and Taylor Knight for running an honorable, positive campaign. Thank you both for showing our community what true leadership and class look like! 🤝

Shaping the future starts at the local level. Make your plan to vote this May 19! 🌍❤️

Democracy isn't a spectator sport! Local and state primaries are where we have the most direct impact on our daily lives. I’m incredibly grateful for the freedom to vote and choose the path forward for our community. Let’s celebrate our civic duty by showing up strong this Tuesday, May 19. Check your polling hours and let's make a positive impact together! 🌟🗳️

“Hananiah and the False Prophets (The Fake News Media)”

During the Babylonian crisis, false prophets acted as corrupt media figures, telling the public exactly what they wanted to hear rather than the truth (Jeremiah 28).

The Tactic: Hananiah publicly contradicted the prophet Jeremiah, falsely claiming God would break Babylon's power in two years.

The Goal: He manipulated public morale and political policy, giving the citizens a false sense of security for his own agenda and popularity.

🔥🔥 To all the incredible mothers out there, you shine brightly, your love and dedication are truly life-changing, and you are absolutely phenomenal. Your tireless efforts for your children are deeply appreciated and celebrated. Keep shining, you're making a difference.

Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ ❤️

🐣What came first, the chicken or the egg?… Time will tell.

Glad to see progress still happening in Houston County, District 3. 🇺🇸