Let me describe a country. This country has a representative democratic republic form of government, meaning the general public elects politicians to represent their interests in government. They also established a separation of powers. The country’s Constitution was written to establish 3 branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Does that sound familiar? It should,
Dear Friends, The story of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume was the topic of my Sunday School class recently. Mary’s graphic act of devotion to her Savior led Jesus to proclaim that “wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her” (Matthew
If it seems to you that attacks on Americans’ religious freedoms continue to grow, you’re right. A comprehensive new report details the attacks – and documents a 133-percent increase since 2011. The report is titled “Undeniable.” It’s a project of First Liberty, a leading legal advocate for religious freedom and a longtime close ally of
Last week, I wrote about our daughter’s 18th birthday, a landmark event in her life. However, this week we celebrated another birthday – mine. This year, I turned a number greater than 50 – and that’s all I’m going to say about that. However, when you get to my age, you often reflect on the
by Stuart Shepard It was just a rather sizable, but otherwise plain-looking, plaque on the wall of the Spiller Elementary lunchroom. It’s been at the Wytheville, Virginia, school for so long, no one remembers who put it there. Here’s what it says – or rather – said: Our Father: We thank thee for this food.
A Christian cake-shop owner turned down a request to create a custom cake for a same-sex ceremony. He’s been in court ever since, and the Supreme Court is about to hear his case. What are the best arguments a Christian conservative can make in favor of Jack Phillip’s choice? Kansas Family Voice and our allied
Kansas Family Voice is proud to be allied with The Family Leader in Iowa. I believe that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of Him (1 Timothy 2:4). That means people from all political parties and ideologies, and even those who serve as elected officials. But how do
September 4th was a big day in the Jorritsma household. Our daughter Stephanie turned 18 years old. We celebrated with gifts, dinner at a local restaurant, a homemade cake, and a cruise on the Missouri River aboard the Lewis & Clark Riverboat. It was a fun day for everyone. Aside from being the formal entrance
Dear Friends, Next week, my wife will give birth to our second child. It hasn’t been the easiest pregnancy, so we’re feeling tremendously grateful for God’s faithfulness and provision throughout. One of the ways God has showered us with blessings is through access to modern health care. A few days ago, I sat in my
New York Court of Appeals Rejects ‘Right’ to Assisted Suicide New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms is one of our 40 state-based allies. Today, the New York Court of Appeals released its decision in the case of Myers v. Schneiderman. In this case, the plaintiffs sought to establish a “right” to physician-assisted suicide under the Constitution
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