If you understand the Christian faith, you know that it teaches us that only God, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is ultimately capable of transforming lives and healing the brokenness of the world.
Human strength alone is limited, but God's power is infinite.
As a Christian, I believe that true help, true redemption, and true justice flow from Him.
Yet Scripture also shows that God often chooses to work through people.
He calls ordinary men and women to participate in His purposes — to act with compassion, courage, and conviction.
Our efforts, no matter how small, can become instruments of His grace.
A simple act of service, a word of encouragement, or a moment of intervention can be multiplied by God into something far greater than we could ever accomplish on our own.
Because of this, I believe that every person has a role to play in shaping a safer, better world. Some individuals, however, hold positions allowing their actions to affect millions.
The president of the United States is one such figure.
The decisions made in that office can influence national security, public safety, and the well‑being of countless families.
From my perspective, one of the many areas where President Donald Trump has had a significant positive impact is border security.
Reports have documented that during the Biden administration, millions of people crossed the border illegally, and among them were many individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Tragically, there have been widely reported cases of violent crimes — including rape and murder — committed by some of these individuals after entering our country.
There are also accounts of horrific abuses suffered by women and children during their attempts to cross the border into our country.
Many of the stories of these victims will tragically never be fully known.
In contrast, President Trump's border and enforcement policies were designed to sharply reduce illegal crossings, and evidence demonstrates these policies performed as intended.
My understanding of this issue comes from firsthand experience.
My company has built flooring for border detention facilities across multiple administrations. During the Biden administration, we had no fewer than 10 facilities operating at any given time. These were facilities that we helped build and service.
After President Trump's policies were implemented, that number dropped dramatically. Today, my company has one, and that's the Alligator Alcatraz facility in Florida.
This dramatic reduction is meaningful.
It reflects fewer illegal crossings and, in my view, fewer opportunities for the abuse and exploitation that had become widespread.
The previous environment allowed cartels to profit from and mistreat vulnerable people, especially women and children.
Stronger enforcement helped disrupt that pattern and reduce that suffering. By closing the border, our nation's 47th commander in chief has positively impacted countless lives.
Although our actions can't match the scale of the nation's chief executive's, we have the ability to make a difference.
I possess a deep admiration for people who are grateful to live in this wonderful nation, finding ways to express that gratitude by helping others.
My family and I try to follow the example of people in whom we have witnessed this spirit.
We've been very blessed with success in business; however, like so many others, we have experienced periods of hard times.
When I was a child, my father suffered a stroke in 1957.
Later, he passed away.
My mother, my three brothers, and I depended on Social Security disability benefits at first, and then survivor benefits, to make ends meet.
Those benefits, along with the help of kind strangers, quite literally helped us live.
People who know me and are familiar with our business' success have asked me in the past how we got so lucky. My answer is that my "luck" started with one of those kind strangers. I remember being about eight years old when a man came to our home and handed Momma some food for the family.
He returned a second time with his wife, and they both had that same upbeat disposition.
They brought us food, warm clothes, and gifts. What stood out most was not just what they gave, but the joy they had in giving it. I remember asking my mother why they were so happy to help us. She explained to me the joy of giving as outlined in the Bible. And then she read to me:
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
That moment left a lasting impression on me.
The joy of that man and his wife, along with my mother's explanation, shaped my understanding of giving and stayed with me for the next 70 years. My luck began when I understood that lesson, and that "luck" has remained with me even in difficult times.
Ultimately, I believe God is the source of all protection, all justice, and all joy.
He works through leaders, lawmakers, and everyday citizens like you and me.
When each of us does what we can to help others, those efforts, like all human efforts offered in good faith, can be multiplied by God to bring about real and lasting good.
I can personally attest to what that stranger knew: it leads to a joyful heart.
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Joe from Texas is a family man with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He's experienced tremendous success and lived the American Dream. His beliefs are both straightforward and deeply held. He believes in God, his family, and the United States of America. Read more Joe Penland, Sr. Insider articles Click Here Now.
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