I write software for a living, often as a freelancer/consultant. My faith doesn’t make me louder; it makes me clearer. It’s the thing that nudges me toward honesty, courage, and high‑quality work when nobody is watching.
Honesty
I tell the truth in product and in process. No dark patterns, no sneaky defaults, no burying the off‑switch. Estimates include unknowns instead of pretending to be precise. If I don’t know, I say so and find out.
Speaking up and pushing back
When something feels wrong, I raise it early, directly, and respectfully with alternatives. I’d rather lose a short‑term win than put my name on a feature that trades trust for clicks. If a line gets crossed, I’m willing to say “not yet” or walk away.
Accountability
If I break production, I own it, explain it, and fix the root cause. I don’t hide behind deadlines or blame a tool. Quality to me is boring and durable: clear names, straightforward designs, tests where they matter, and docs that future‑me can follow.
The consulting lens
Because clients hire me for judgment, not just keystrokes:
- I don’t pad hours or bury fees.
- I write down assumptions in proposals and call out scope creep early.
- I keep clients updated, especially when reality changes the plan.
- I’ll advise against work that harms users or reputation, even if it reduces my billable scope.
- I go above and beyond, sometimes doing more than what was asked of me without additional cost because I take pride in my work and want to deliver the best possible outcome.
A few anchors keep me steady: start by asking who pays for this decision, choose clarity over cleverness in code and copy, leave things better than I found them, and end the day by noting where I owe someone clarity tomorrow.
Faith‑led development, for me, is simple: be honest, speak up, take responsibility, and do work I’m proud to sign. The rest tends to follow.