Ottawa County is caught in both the political and spiritual crosshairs. Government is downstream from culture, which is downstream from the heart. The political divide we see in our county and nation is reflective of a widening spiritual divide in its people. Moral relativism is rising and many find truth repugnant.

I want to thank those of you who have been reaching out with prayers, encouragement and asking how you can make a difference in our community in a variety of ways. I’m also appreciative of pastors and other believers who give of their time to meet with me.

This side of heaven, I believe that we are intended to struggle in some ways. For the believer, some of those reasons I believe are to draw close to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, search the Scriptures, and to humble ourselves before the Lord. And to continue to see that He’s in charge, that nothing catches Him off guard and to seek His direction on what He desires.

Click to read or listen to “Prayer in the Public Square – Free Speech 1000 Miles from Agreement,” written by Joe Moss and Sylvia Rhodea.