Throughout our nation's history, many people have made great sacrifices to secure our freedom. Today, we see people rioting in the streets, calling for liberation from our government. More and more, our people are turning against each other, and Jesus tells us that a house divided cannot stand. We recently observed the anniversary of our nation's independence, but most people seem to have forgotten what that day truly means. The freedom our founding fathers worked to establish is very different from that which angry crowds call for now. What does Independence Day mean to you?

Len Martin

Pastor, United Church of God

Len Martin is the pastor of the United Church of God congregations in Cambridge, Columbus, and Mansfield, Ohio. Ordained in 1999, Len has previously served congregations in Worcester, Massachusetts, Seabrook, New Hampshire, Ann Arbor & Lansing, Michigan and Dayton, Ohio. Len also serves as Camp Director for Pre-teen Camp Buckeye.