Politically Correct? I Think Not!

I was preparing and sending out our Merry Christmas ecard from The Tia Stanley Team which prompted a little concern about offending someone with either Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas, and the fact that I have members on my team who may have different ideas about what is appropriate.

It was then that I made the ultimate decision and hit the 'send' button on our message that included both Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and...a Bible verse. I do not care about being politically correct. As a real estate agent, or really anyone dealing with a customer/client base, we are told to be neutral in politics and religion or keep quiet altogether. Well, I am not that person nor do I want to be. I want to take a stand for my beliefs, my values and if someone is offended, I am truly sorry as that is not the intent. However, it is not about them personally. It is about being a person of substance and integrity. As the song says "you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything".

In a nation of followers there has to be few who will lead. Take a stand and not apologize. Will I lose some business because I am not politically correct? Maybe. Possibly. Perhaps I will gain business because I am unafraid to state my position. I can't worry about that. I believe most people respect someone who is confident in their beliefs and for those who don't, that's okay too! I am not offended by those who think differently. Their choice!

As for me... I Love God. I am not ashamed of Jesus. I am a conservative, and...I say Merry Christmas!