Sometimes a few words from someone you love stay with you longer than you expect.
Tuesday was Gregg’s birthday. A member of my family sent him a text that I’ve been thinking about ever since:
Happy Birthday! I ran across a bible verse that made me think of you. It’s Isaiah 6:8.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’
I strive to be that guy. You actually are that guy.
What a thing to say to someone: “I strive to be that guy. You actually are that guy.”
And it’s true about Gregg. In ways seen and unseen, he is always ready to serve. Whatever the assignment, whatever the personal cost, he goes.
But as I reread that message, I began to think about what those words ask of the rest of us.
“Here am I. Send me.”
If you regularly read these letters, you know my familiar closing: “Keep the faith. Never quit. Ephesians 6 FTW”—for the win. I’ve signed off that way for years, and I still mean every word.
Paul’s call in Ephesians to put on the full armor of God reminds us that readiness to serve is not merely a matter of personality or willpower. We are called to stand firm in faith, truth, righteousness, peace, and prayer, prepared for whatever God places before us.
But lately, I think we’re in an Isaiah 6:8 moment, too. A moment that asks each of us what we are willing to do with the faith we profess and the freedom we’ve been given.
I look around and wonder how so much has changed in our country, in our culture. I worry about what our children are inheriting. Some days, it’s hard to know what to believe or where to begin.
Then I remember: our time here is not an accident. We have work to do.
These midterm elections will help determine how much harder that work becomes. The choice matters. If we preserve liberty, we preserve the ability to correct our mistakes, challenge our leaders, and keep working toward something better. Every freedom we surrender makes that work harder.
Honest elections. Safe communities. An immigration system that works. The opportunity to build a life through our own efforts. A government that respects its constitutional limits. These are reasonable expectations of a free country, and we should have the confidence to insist on them.
America has come through bitter divisions and dangerous days before. Each generation has had to decide what it would preserve, what it would repair, and what it would pass on. Now that responsibility belongs to us.
By 2028, I believe advances in artificial intelligence will have changed daily life in ways we are only beginning to understand. As technology grows more powerful, we will need to be even more deliberate about protecting human freedom, human judgment, and our connections to one another.
Which brings me back to that birthday text—and to 7 Votes.
We do not have to know everything the future holds to accept responsibility for what we can do today.
Start with seven people you know. Reach out. Help them make a plan to vote. Their 7 Votes profile gives them a place to check their registration, find where to vote, and get local voting information. Stay in touch through Election Day.
There is something powerful in that simple act of connection. A friend hears from a friend. Someone who feels forgotten knows they matter. Someone who might have stayed home has a plan—and someone encouraging them to follow through.
We strengthen our country through those relationships. We keep our humanity by caring for one another. And we defend freedom by exercising it and helping others do the same.
For these next two weeks, let’s invite everyone we can to vote. Let’s speak plainly about what freedom makes possible. Let’s give people a reason to believe their participation matters, and help them act on it.
There is still so much good in this country. So much worth protecting. So much we can do.
The question before us is familiar: “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
Let’s answer it together.
Here am I. Send me.
Keep the faith. Never quit. Ephesians 6 AND Isaiah 6:8 FTW! God will never leave nor forsake us — let’s gooooo!
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Another week ...
Texas: The Glitch That Keeps on Giving
A DPS software failure left more than 8,000 Lubbock County voter registration records in limbo, part of a statewide problem affecting at least 591,000 records. The county has since cleared its original backlog, but another processing error has surfaced. Early voting begins October 19. Apparently, the software didn't get the memo.
On the final day to register for November's election, Oklahoma's online voter registration system malfunctioned, leaving some applicants staring at error messages instead of confirmations. Officials expect minimal impact. We'd still like to know how many eligible voters were affected.
California: 650,000 Ballots Headed for Destruction
Riverside County plans to destroy approximately 650,000 Proposition 50 ballots previously seized by Sheriff Chad Bianco during an investigation. The county says state law requires their destruction following a California Supreme Court ruling against the seizure. Bianco warns potential evidence could be lost. And the destruction? Behind closed doors.
Texas's voter suspense list has climbed to nearly 1.8 million ahead of early voting. Suspense status doesn't automatically mean a voter is ineligible, but it does signal that registration information needs attention. With Election Day approaching, checking your record isn't optional homework anymore.
Nearly a year after Hamtramck's mayoral election, officials finally counted 37 disputed absentee ballots. The result? A race originally decided by 11 votes now shows the challenger ahead by 12. Thirty-seven ballots changed the outcome. Tell us again why every ballot doesn't matter.
Detroit: How Many Applications Does One Voter Need?
New reporting alleges multiple voter registration applications tied to Detroit records, raising questions about duplicate submissions, verification, and safeguards against misuse. What do the underlying documents reveal—and what action have election officials taken?
Tulare County is facing questions over duplicate mail ballots sent to voters. A printing or mailing mistake is one thing. Explaining how duplicate ballots are tracked and prevented from being counted twice is another. Voters deserve both answers.
The Department of Justice has reportedly filed a statement of interest in Michigan election litigation. The filing could bring federal legal arguments into an already contentious dispute. The key question is what position the DOJ is taking—and what it means for the case.
You can check your own voter registration record right now. Visit scancheckprotect.organd take three minutes to:
Confirm your current record is accurate — your name, address, and status.
Verify that your address isn't being used as a voter trap house — after you pull up your record, check your current address and confirm you recognize anyone else who may be registered at your residence.
Check the rolls in states where you used to live — old registrations often linger for years after you've moved, sometimes without your knowledge.
Tell us what you found. Good or bad, we want to hear from you — and if something looks off, we're here to help you fix it.
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Father,
Thank You for creating each one of us with a purpose and for giving us different gifts, abilities, experiences, and opportunities to serve You. You have placed us where we are and equipped us in ways that can truly make a difference in this fallen world.
Remind us that we are not simply here to watch what You are doing. You have called us to be part of it. You have called us to make a Kingdom impact. Help us to recognize the opportunities You place before us and give us the wisdom to turn those opportunities into purposeful action. Give us hearts that are willing to follow wherever You lead.
Help us to faithfully use what You have given us for the glory of Your Kingdom. And may our obedience bring light and hope to others and ultimately lead them closer to You.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
~ Jenna Riggs
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Until Next Week
Remember: you don't need a title, a law degree, or anyone's permission to get involved. You need awareness, courage, and the resolve to stay in it when others walk away.
True the Vote will keep doing our part. With faith as our foundation and patriots like you standing in the gap, we'll keep pressing for transparency, accountability, and an America we leave stronger than we found it.
