To those who talk behind my back,
And spread their venom online,
I want you to know that I am not,
A person easily defined.
You see the surface, but not the depths,
The struggles that I bear,
The demons that I fight within,
The burdens that I wear.
You know not of my fears and doubts,
The pain that I have known,
You see my flaws and weaknesses,
But not the strength I've grown.
So go ahead and talk your talk,
And spread your lies and hate,
For I am more than what you see,
And I will not take your bait.
I'll ignore your petty words,
And look to Christ in the face of strife,
For I am so much more than you think,
And I will live my life.
About Brandan Kraft
Brandan Kraft grew up in the Missouri Ozarks town of Potosi and has worked in Information Technology since 1998. He began publishing Christian writing online in 1997 with the website bornagain.net, which later developed into PristineGrace.org.
Through Pristine Grace, Brandan writes and teaches from a sovereign grace perspective, emphasizing Christ’s finished work, the sufficiency of the Gospel, and the rest that flows from God’s gracious initiative rather than religious striving. His teaching is Scripture-centered, pastoral in tone, and shaped by real life rather than controversy or debate.
Brandan is a full stack developer involved in other projects besides Pristine Grace. You can read about his other projects and background at bkraft.org.
Comments
Your comment has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. Once approved, it will appear on this page.
Be the first to comment!