Where Is God in Granbury?A Heartfelt Look at Memes, Madness, and a Community That Needs Healing

Granbury, Texas is usually the kind of place people brag about.

Friendly.

Patriotic.

Lake views.

Small-town charm with real American flavor.

But lately? Something’s shifted.

Everywhere you turn — online, in line at H-E-B, at the boat ramp — people are asking the same question:

“What in the world is going on in Granbury?”

From arguments on Facebook, to lawsuits over memes, to neighbors reporting each other on community watch pages, and even posting everyone's driving mistakes online for all to see.

It feels like we’ve wandered into a version of town life that’s… well… a little less Godly than we remember.

So, let’s talk about it.

Honestly.

Lovingly.

And with a little humor — because if God gave us anything to survive modern life, it’s laughter.

🤦‍♂️ The Meme That Broke Granbury — And What It Reveals About Us

Unless you’ve been blissfully offline (in which case, teach the rest of us your ways), you’ve heard about the meme incident.

A local guy posted a silly meme.

Not hate speech.

Not a threat.

Not a manifesto.

Just… a meme.

Half the town laughed. The other half went DEFCON 1.

Suddenly:

• People were threatening lawsuits

  
  

• Folks were calling his employer

  
  

• Strangers were posting his personal information

  
  

• Groups were organizing to “hold him accountable”

Over a meme.

This wasn’t really about the meme — it was a mirror. And what it reflected wasn’t pretty:

• We’re exhausted.

  
  

• We’re reactive.

  
  

• We’ve forgotten how to extend grace.

  
  

• We’ve stopped seeing each other as neighbors.

Once upon a time, someone would’ve said, “Ah, Bill made a dumb joke again — bless his heart.”

Now it’s a public spectacle.

Where is God in that?

Because God isn’t in outrage mobs. He isn’t in lawsuits over jokes. He isn’t in public humiliation, shame, or digital warfare.

🧭 What the Meme Madness Really Means

Here’s the truth nobody wants to admit:

It’s not about the meme.

It’s about loneliness, disconnection, and people feeling powerless in their real lives — so they find power in online conflict.

People don’t need more outrage.

People need purpose.

People need connection.

People need something REAL to do that isn’t arguing with strangers about pixelated pictures.

And this whole ordeal showed us how desperately Granbury needs kindness, community, and a reset.

🙌 So Where Is God in Granbury Right Now?

Right in the middle of all this mess — inviting us to do better.

God is in:

• The neighbor who checks on the guy who posted the meme

  
  

• The friend who says, “Hey man, don’t let the internet eat you alive”

  
  

• The grandmother praying for people she’s never met

  
  

• The family that forgives instead of fights

  
  

• The person who refuses to join the mob

God is not gone. We’ve gotten so loud we can’t hear Him.

🦸‍♂️ Real Heroes Don’t Attack — They Assist

We all love superheroes.

We dress like them, quote them, and even buy the merch.

Deep down, we want to BE them — especially as parents.

We want our kids to see us the way they see Superman or Wonder Woman.

But superheroes aren’t defined by capes.

They’re defined by their compassion.

A superhero:

• Helps a neighbor jump their car

  
  

• Fixes a flat tire without rolling their eyes

  
  

• Shows up when someone is overwhelmed

  
  

• Serves, even when it’s inconvenient

In our modern world, helping others isn’t just kindness —it’s therapy.

Ask pastors.

Ask counselors.

Ask psychologists.

Helping is healing.

You don’t become a superhero…You do superhero stuff, and your kids, your neighbors, and your town begin to see you as one.

Granbury needs heroes more than ever — not critics, not trolls, not judges.

Heroes.

🛠 And This Is Exactly Why “The Honey Do Daddy” Exists

Look — I’m not a preacher.

I’m a handyman.

A helper.

A boots-on-the-ground, let’s-fix-it-together, real-life problem-solver.

And when I show up at a client’s house?

I don’t ask:

• Who they voted for

  
  

• What meme they posted

  
  

• What group they’re in

  
  

• What drama they’re dealing with

I ask the same thing every time:

“How can I serve you today?”

Because THAT is how we heal a community. Not through arguments — through ACTION.

When someone hires me, they’re not paying for tasks.

They’re paying for peace of mind.

They’re paying for safety.

They’re paying for time back with their family.

They’re paying to feel seen and supported.

Because my clients aren’t customers —they’re family.

And I always provide for my family.

📣 Final Thought: God Isn’t Missing — We Are

If Granbury feels divided, harsh, or mean-spirited right now, it’s not because God left.

It’s because we left the very things that connect us:

• Humor

  
  

• Grace

  
  

• Neighbors helping neighbors

  
  

• Simple kindness

  
  

• Slowing down

  
  

• Forgiving dumb mistakes

But the good news?

We can come back anytime.

Granbury can be the town we brag about again. The town people feel safe in. The town where a meme is just a meme and people are treated like human beings.

And a big part of that begins with this:

Be a helper.

Be a healer.

Be a hero.

Granbury needs you. Your neighbors need you. Your kids need you.

And if you ever need a hand, The Honey Do Daddy has always got your back.

GRANBURY DRAMA Reference Guide

• Carly News (CBS): North Texas man charged with felony after Facebook post; attorney says it was just a “meme” CBS News

  
  

• Dallas Express: Attorney warns of “lawfare” after Hood County activist arrested over satirical meme Dallas Express

  
  

• Christian Post: Texas activist, Navy veteran facing felony over Facebook meme Christian Post

  
  

• Dallas Express: Footage reveals arrest of Texas activist for posting political meme Dallas Express

  
  

• Earthjustice: Granbury residents sue local Bitcoin mine over noise pollution Earthjustice

  
  

• Earthjustice: Residents demand answers as lawsuit continues over noise Earthjustice

  
  

• TIME Magazine: Inside the ‘Nightmare’ Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin Town TIME+1

  
  

• FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth: Residents file lawsuit over noise from Bitcoin mine near Granbury FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

  
  

• Ars Technica: Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine in Granbury Ars Technica

  
  

• Texas Standard: Noisy Bitcoin mine puts Granbury residents on edge Texas Standard

  
  

• NBC DFW: Granbury issues disaster declaration after water main break NBC 5 Dallas-Fo