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Today Crossfire Masters Commission went to the State Capital with Pastors John Sutton and Aaron Auer of R.O.A.R. (Reviving Oregon's Amazing Roots) Ministries. We had a great time touring the State Capital Building and learning about some of Oregon's "lost" history.

We learned about the Circuit Riders, traveling ministers that would go from place to place throughout the territory preaching the Gospel. We learned about the Rev. Jason Lee, the "minister statesman", the made several trips back and forth, from coast to coast, in order to bring Oregon to statehood. We learned about the first college west of the Rockies, of how it used to be a christian institution, a mission even.

All those things, and it was only the beginning. The big question I was left with was, "How on earth did a place with such a rich, Christian heritage become so far away from God?" What happened to the Godly men and women of this nation that were willing to stand up for righteousness and truth. Where is the faith and the boldness that caused the Circuit Riders to take up such a difficult life that most didn't live past age 30? Why do the Christians of our day simply sit by and watch the people around them walk on the path to hell and not say anything!?

Do you know what complacency is? Complacency is a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. Essentially, "We're saved, we've made it, we're good to go, so just enjoy the ride because you've met your personal requirements." How can we be so selfish! How can we receive such a selfless gift as salvation and still live a life content with letting others suffer in the name of our comfort? We need to get back to the heart of the Circuit Riders, the heart that is willing to endure any discomfort, any hardship, in the name of building God's Kingdom. Where is your heart?