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“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
-- Matthew 5:13-16
We are living in a pivotal season when a spiritual battle between light and darkness is raging. Despite civil unrest, war, attacks on God’s design for marriage and the family, and attempts to silence voices of faith, we are seeing a mighty move of God all around us.
People in America and around the world turning to Christ in record numbers. Praise and worship can be heard in state houses and in the White House. Justice is being upheld and the rule of law is being restored. New world records for baptism and Bible reading are being set right here in America! People are reading the Bible in record numbers, and the Word of God is filling them with a new boldness to carry the hope of Christ to the broken.
Even when cultural darkness seems strong, remember that God is working, and He is calling you to be a beacon of His light. Don’t be afraid to shine brightly! We know that our faithful God will bring the victory in His perfect time!
For faith, for freedom, and for His glory, let’s stand together and shine!
In Christ,
The Salt & Light Global Team
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June Legislative Update
Did you know that SLG provides a free, easy to use tool to track important pieces of legislation in Washington, DC and in Lansing that effect Christian Citizens? Our team filters public policy through a Biblical Worldview lens and analyzes the impact to issues like the sanctity of life, parental rights, religious liberty, education, and good governance. We make it easy to have informed conversations on the issues of day and pray specifically for our lawmakers and leaders. Click here for the latest update.
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Fighting for Freedom of Religious Expression in the U.S. Supreme Court
Professor William Wagner just submitted a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of legislators from 30 state legislatures in a landmark case concerning religious expression. The case involves a Colorado censorship law that uses Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI) ideology to silence the free expression of faith-based speech. Michigan also has a similar law. Read Professor Wagner's SCOTUS brief here.
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Government Regulations of Religious Expression - Faith & Freedom Podcast With Professor Wagner
In this episode, Professor Wagner explains how the government uses its power to interfere with religious expression and how the First Amendment can restore this precious freedom. Listen here.
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Public Business Behind Closed Doors
Openness, transparency, and accountability are bedrock principles of good governance and vital for any society with a representative government. However, a new bill passed through the MI Senate Committee on Local Government earlier this month that would allow local governing bodies to go into closed session to discuss a seemingly infinite number of issues Read Katherine Bussard’s testimony before the Michigan Senate here.
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Marriage Officiants & the First Amendment
Earlier this month, the MI Senate Committee on Local Government held a hearing on SB 285, SB 286, and SB 287, which, among other things, criminalize clergy who officiate marriage ceremonies for couples seeking spiritual union without a government permission slip. The bill package also contains dangerous elements that put women and the vulnerable at increased risk of coercion and exploitation. Read the testimony of Professor Wagner and Katherine Bussard here.
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Celebrate God's Good Design
June is Fidelity Month! Rather than celebrating sin (pride) or remaining silent, we invite you to join us in celebrating God’s good design and the sanctity of marriage. Help build this national movement to restore the faith-based foundations our society and plan your celebration now. Learn more and get inspired here.
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Fidelity Month Prayer
Almighty and merciful Lord, we praise You and thank You for all You have given us in Your great and unmerited generosity. Please help us to remember who we are, and Whose we are. Grant us the grace to unite as one people in turning back to You with all of our hearts, with all of our souls, and with all of our minds. Cleanse us of all that separates us from You, and help us to cultivate the virtues we need this day and always, so that we may grow in fidelity to You – Who are always faithful – and to our spouses and families, and to our communities and country, and thereby live in accordance with Your holy will. In Your boundless mercy and lovingkindness, Lord, please heal and restore our land. Amen.
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Fidelity Month Events and More
Visit FidelityMonth.com to learn about free virtual events that you can join on building a generational impact and restoring the foundations of liberty. Also, explore their site for resources including resolutions that legislators and local government bodies can adopt, posters that can be hung in schools, bulletin inserts for churches, and more.
Whatever you do, we encourage you to be part of this growing, national movement to honor faithfulness to God, country, and family by celebrating God's good design.
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Join Us TOMORROW (June 21) in Kalamazoo for Go Local Leadership Training
Are you interested in learning how to use your voice as a citizen to improve your community and preserve liberty at the local level?
Are you a precinct delegate or local elected leader who needs encouragement to stay in the fight?
Do you want to know how to be more effective as a community leader?
Then Go Local is for you! (And we still have a few seats open!)
At Salt & Light Global, we believe restoring the foundations of faith and freedom in America and in Michigan starts with servant leaders like you stepping out into their local community to lead with truth and courage. That’s why we're honored to partner with Citizens for Traditional Values to bring you this dynamic training! Join us for a one-day, interactive training designed to equip local leaders with practical tools to serve their communities with purpose.
Featured topics include:
Building A Legacy of Servant Statesmanship
Limited Government & the MI Constitution
Building Relationships to Influence Your Local Community
Mastering Communications & Media
7 Key Principles of Good Governance
Healthy Board Relationships & Team Building in Elected Office
Tools to Understand FOIA, OMA, Roberts Rules & More!
Speakers include: Prof. William Wagner, Eileen McNeil, Pastor Tim Cross, Katherine Bussard, and James Muffett!
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A light breakfast, lunch, and resource folder is included
Where: 12th Street Baptist Church, 3911 S. 12th St., Kalamazoo, MI 4900
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Coming Soon: Professor Wagner's Newest Book
The Federalist Papers Annotated is will be available the first week of July, 2025! Understand the Constitution like never before! This robust volume contains the original series of letters written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that persuaded our young nation to adopt and ratify our Constitution, as well as original, never-before seen commentary by Professor William Wagner. Additionally, each letter is carefully indexed with references to the exact sections of the Constitution discussed in that letter. Taken together, this book is one the most comprehensive, yet easy to understand guides to the Constitution ever published.
Email info@saltlightglobal.org to pre-order your copy today.
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Salt & Light Global takes the heart of Jesus to the culture. We disciple servant leaders, equipping them to share His redemptive love and truth. We encourage the body of Christ to see all of who they are and what they do through the lens of God’s Word. Salt & Light Global seeks to rebuild nations and cultures one person, one family, one church, and one community at a time by obeying the command to be salt and light in the world.
But we can only do this work through the faithful partnership, prayer, and support of likeminded individuals like you.
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