CIVIL LIBERTY & SELF-GOVERNMENT

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. ~ Proverbs 29:2

NEWS & OPINION

the Christian Conundrum: Satan’s Ju Jitsu

The concept of a conundrum is a dilemma with no straightforward solution. The martial art, Ju-Jitsu, is “a system of close combat that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponents.” I’m no...

Politics Abhors a Vacuum

Aristotle, 384-322 BC, is credited with establishing the thought that "Nature abhors a vacuum." This means that empty or unoccupied spaces will always be filled... there's no such thing as a completely empty space. For many years, American culture was filled with...

Plea to the Churches of Ottawa County

Issues: Lack of concern for important issues, apathy, poor stewardship, misalignment of priorities, uninformed citizens. Evidences: 20.6% voter turnout in Ottawa County in the May 7, 2024 election to vote for school millages Elaborate spending on school facilities and...

Where Have All the Christians Gone?

I’ve been feeling a little discouraged lately as my husband and I continue to fight in the political realm standing up for morality and Biblical principles. We are facing a major spiritual battle here in Michigan. I’ve been encouraged by those who are fighting with...

Why Kids are walking away from their faith as adults and what parents can do about it

This topic has really been on my heart lately as a parent of seven young children. I hope that sharing my story and what I've been learning will encourage other parents to be proactive in leading their children in the way of the Lord. When our first child was only six...

Self-Government: Responsibility Before Rights

In November 2023, Ohio voters approved a radical abortion amendment, enshrining late-term abortion into their state constitution.  Michigan voters passed a similar devastating amendment just one year ago.  These election results are understandably shocking to...

SERMONS & VIDEOS

ELECTION SERMON 2024: Church, unite for the soul of america!



Pastor: Gary Hamrick
Text: Ezekiel 33:1-6 “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, so that the people are warned, and the sword comes and takes any one of them, that person is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand.”
Website: Cornerstone Chapel

A Time of Prayer for America: Liberty Pastors



Pastors: Calvin Bergsma, Jeff Carlson, Austin Kreutz, Keith Hemmila, Jesse Meerman, Ralph Rebandt
Website: Liberty Pastors West MI

REPENTANCE, GOD'S LAW AND THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION 2024



Pastor: Matthew Trewhella
Message: The new 2024 Republican Party platform is a gross violation of God’s law. “Compromise with evil will no longer do”.
Website: Mercy Seat Christian Church

CHRISTIANS & GOVERNMENT



Pastor: Ralph Rebandt
Message: Christians have a duty to bring the gospel to government.  God will punish neutrality.
Website: HOME | Michigan Lighthouse Ministries

DEFEND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE: VOTE NO ON 2022 BALLOT PROPOSALS



Pastor: Calvin Bergsma
Message: Proposals on the 2022 ballot alter the Michigan Constitution and create the most barbaric abortion laws in America
Website: Georgetown Christian Fellowship

THE DOCTRINE OF THE LESSER MAGISTRATES



Pastor: Matthew Trewhella
Text: Ezekiel 22:27-31
Website: Matthew Trewhella Sermons | SermonAudio

BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP IN AMERICA



Speaker: Rick Green, Founder of Patriot Academy
Message: With every God-given inalienable right, comes a corresponding responsibility.
Website: Rick Green Sermons | SermonAudio

AMERICA'S HISTORICAL HERITAGE



Speaker: Dr. David Barton
Message: Our American history and heritage is so much greater than we have been taught!  Barton goes deep into the foundation of our nation and all the men that helped shape it into all that God had designed it to be.
Website: Home | WallBuilders

GOD'S ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY



Speaker: Dr. David Barton
Message: Despite how it looks, we are one nation under God.  Barton brings a historical and biblical approach in his teaching and encouragement for us as Kingdom-bearing Americans.
Website: Home | WallBuilders

GOVERNMENT 101 FOR CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN

The goal of this training is to educate the citizens of Michigan about their executive, legislative and judicial government representation from the precinct to the federal level.  Exercises throughout will help you identify the geopolitical units you live in, track down the laws you are subject to, and develop a full list of your elected officials to watch, contact and ultimately hold accountable.

Find RESOURCES related to Government 101 for Citizens of Michigan HERE.

POLITICAL PARTIES: ORIGINS, PLATFORMS & STRUCTURES

The structures of the major political parties vary form one another and from state and state.  This training reviews the origin and platform of the national party and then explains the party structure and operations within the state of Michigan.  Exercises throughout will help you identify your party representation.

Find RESOURCES related to the Political Parties HERE.

ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER: SIX LESSONS

Robert’s Rules of Order is a set of meeting procedure rules that helps groups hold orderly meetings where the majority makes decisions and the rights of the minority are protected.  It is the parliamentary procedure most commonly used in the political realm – at local government meetings, school board meetings, party committee meetings and party conventions.  It is critical that members of each of these bodies – elected officials, committee members and delegates – learn these rules and be comfortable using them to conduct business.

Find RESOURCES related to Robert’s Rules of Order HERE.