What's Different About Us?

Hopefully, a lot. We are different in our foundation, action, and purpose than most political issues committees. Here's how we are different:

1. Foundation

We are a grassroots movement in the body of Christ. We are Christians foremost, sharing the gospel, leading in personal repentance, and engaged in activities in-keeping with that repentance. Our foundation is obedience to Christ. Our decision-makers are mature believers basing our actions in prayer and the Word of God, led by the Holy Spirit. We are not secular; we don't want to be. While we hope everyone will circulate a petition, those in leadership are expected to be equally yoked with other believers.

2. Action

We are not trying to manipulate voters based on what they already believe. We are not 'downstream' from culture, but rather called to lead culture, change the narrative, speak the truth in love and grace. We are putting our knowledge and compassion into law. Our goal is to protect the most vulnerable and youngest children among us through a constitutional amendment that, with enough votes, does not need the legislature or governor, just 'We The People' to stand for what is right. Without compromising with evil. Putting on the full armor of God, we are fighting both a spiritual and physical battle for the hearts of parents and the lives of children.

3. Purpose

Our purpose is to glorify God in all that we say and do. None of us are perfect at it, but that's our desire and expressed goal. We are not only trying to get enough signatures to get onto the ballot to win a ballot measure, we are challenging culture to change, calling individuals and our state to repent, inviting fellow believers to pray and work in faith, sharing truth with grace that sets people free.

Because we are all volunteers, everything that is gifted for our stewardship goes directly toward efforts to change culture and law. Unlike 501c3's that cannot put all finances toward changing law, we are registered in the state of Colorado as a "political issues committee", which is ironic since we approach what we do more like ministry.

Here are some more differences between most issues committees that adopt a secular approach and our committee that adopts a Christ-led approach:

Secular Organizations ...

1. Use polls to determine action

2. React to what people already believe

3. Believe people are victims, not sinners

4. Follow "downstream" from culture

5. Compromise with evil

6. Manipulate voters

7. Believe the solution is more education

8. Try to overcome evil with clever schemes

9. Use human "strategy"

10. Counterfeit "unity" through uniformity

11. Look for small wins that may seem possible without God

12. Are willing to sacrifice some children for some gain

Christ-Led Organizations ...

1. Use Scripture to determine action (2 Tim 3:16)

2. Proactive on what we believe (2 Cor 10:5)

3. Recognize all people are sinners and call people to repent (2 Chron 7:14)

4. Lead culture (1 Cor 11:1)

5. Stand firm in obedience to Christ (1 Cor 15:58)

6. Speak the truth in love to voters (Eph 4)

7. Understand the solution is a heart change and law is needed until then (Ez 11:19, 1 Tim 1:9-10)

8. Work to overcome evil with good (Rom 12:21)

9. Speak honestly (Eph 4:25, Is 5:21, Prov 3:5)

10. Seek unity under the headship of Christ while appreciating Individual contributions (Eph 4:11-32)

11. Pray bold prayers and work in faith knowing with God all things are possible (Mk 10:27)

12. Not willing that any should perish (Mat 18:14)

One approach is the world's way; one approach is God's way. We recognize that apart from Christ, we can do nothing. (Jn 15:5) With Christ, all things are possible. (Mk 10:27) God has called us to defeat evil with good (Rom 12:21), to plant the seeds we want to reap (Gal 6:7), and to call God's people to be the hands and feet of Christ (1 Cor 12:27) in a world lost without Him (Lk 9:25). We recognize this is a spiritual battle (Eph 6:12, 2 Cor 10:3), so we must prepare for battle by putting on the full armor of God (Eph 6). Because child sacrifice is idolatry and invites the demonic, we begin efforts in fasting and prayer (Mk 9:29, KJV).

God calls us as His followers to impact every area of society, including government. We cannot leave impacting government to politicians taking the secular (worldly) approach. We stand firm on what is right and true so others can find it. We are speaking the truth in love, committed to obedience to Christ which is the only firm foundation (Lk 6:47-48). And "having done everything, to stand firm." (Ephesians 6:13)

It's the difference between compromise with the world and taking God's Word seriously. (James 4:4) Between faith and folly (Ps 111:10). Each of us has a choice to make - between life and death, blessings and cursing (Deut. 30:19). To speak life or death over our state and those around us (Prov 18:21). To have the faith it takes to move a mountain (Mk 11:23).

We choose to speak life. We choose to stand for children who cannot speak for themselves (Prov 31:8), who only want to continue to live (Ps 34). Jesus came that they might have life and life abundantly. (John 10:10) We choose to repent of the blood on our own hands and intercede for others who don't know yet what they do.

... In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them... (Matthew 7)

For more about who we are: About CLI | Colorado Initiative

Faye Barnhart is a Life Affirming Specialist and Co-Founder of the Colorado Life Initiative. She was a women’s advocate for 19 years, served four pregnancy care centers in two states, including CEO of the largest pregnancy care center geographically in the United States, and served in a federal think tank on the co-occurrence of adult and child violence. A prelaw student who interned at the state Capitol and in media, she graduated with honors and pursued master's work in Organizational Leadership and a career in Communications for international ministries. She began in the prolife cause in the 1980’s, raised her children as a single parent, and is now married with an adopted special needs son and enjoys each of her grandchildren, including a grandbaby who needed life-saving surgery at birth. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and Lord as a small child and continues her walk with the Lord in daily dependence.