· Michael Lavrenz
Bigger Churches. Fewer Christians. Who's to Blame?
Before we blame another election on empty voting booths, maybe we should ask what's happening in our occupied pews.
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What happens when your candidate loses?
By now, you more than likely have filled in your ballot for the 2026 mid term election cycle. In some states, the vote cast may be for Governor, House Representative, or Senator. You might cast your vote for a tax initi...
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You Don't Hate Me. You Just Hate That I Disagree With You.
Rising gas prices. Increasing grocery bills. Interest rates and mounting debt. These, among many other topics, have become the center of debate over the past few months in America.
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What if Everything You Believed Was a Lie?
If you are breathing, and if you are over the age of 2 years old, I can say with almost 100% certainty that you have been lied to at least one time in your life.
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An Original Thought
If you made it this far, that means you have taken the time to follow the link, search for the article or open the email. You might think this article will be about my original thought or thoughts. Keep reading and you ...
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It's About Freedom
When I was in college, a good friend told me about a book that I needed to read. The book contrasted what we perceive as financial safety with what true financial safety really looks like.
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Silence Speaks Louder Than Surrender
For a generation, as voting-aged Americans, we have been sold the line that “if we don’t vote, we don’t get an opinion.” When my father was alive, I remember sitting at the dinner table and hearing his strong opinion abo...
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Cheers to the Unvaccinated
"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist.
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None of the Above
Just under 3 weeks ago, Colorado held its primaries for both the Democrat and Republican parties and only after almost 2 weeks was the election finally called for Victor Marx on the Republican side.
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Election Integrity: The Number One Ballot Issue
Election integrity is number one on the ballot for me this year.
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The Problem With God: The Danger of "God Told Me"
The problem with Colorado politics is not the voters.
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Is Colorado Electing a Governor or a Celebrity Salesman?
On Tuesday, May 26 of 2026, two political events took place in Colorado politics. One was a debate that had been scheduled for over six months at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood. A debate for the primary candid...
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The 30,000 Foot View
Last Friday, May 15th, 2026, after much pressure from many on the right, including a symbolic pardon from President Trump, Colorado Governor Jared Polis gave clemency to political prisoner, Tina Peters.
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