Last week, I was blessed to spend seven days in Israel as part of a small delegation of Christian leaders. Sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, I received 4-5 briefings each day on Israel’s history, geography, and people. I traveled as close to 50...
5 Minutes for Families
Heartbeat Laws
Abortion laws dominate headlines across the country. While New York, Vermont, Virginia, Illinois and other states have moved to secure legalized abortion at all stages of pregnancy, other states have passed laws prohibiting abortion at the earliest stages of...
Americans Prayed. Freedom Secured.
Americans prayed for the freedoms you and I enjoy today. Many Americans gave their lives for our freedoms as they stormed the shores of Normandy 75 years ago yesterday. With tears and a grateful heart, I watched some of the remembrances and read the stories. General...
We Remember this Memorial Day
U.S. House Passes Anti-Woman “Equality Act”
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the anti-woman “Equality Act” by a vote of 236-173. The bill will now move to the Senate for consideration. The controversial bill split the Arizona Congressional delegation. Representatives voting “Yes:” Tom O’Halleran...
How Satisfied are Arizona Parents with their Child’s School?
How satisfied are Arizona parents with their child’s school? That question, among many others, is what the most recent EdChoice survey sought to find out. In June and July of 2018, EdChoice surveyed approximately 3,500 Arizona parents with children in district,...
National Day of Prayer: Love One Another
Founded in 1952 by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Truman, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May. The 2019 theme comes from John 13:34: “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” I hope you’ll take...
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether “Sex” Includes “Sexual Orientation” and “Gender Identity”
On Monday, The US Supreme Court announced it will take up three cases to determine whether a federal law that prohibits employment sex discrimination includes the concepts of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...
He is Risen
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6 (ESV)
Planned Parenthood At It Again
Yesterday, Planned Parenthood, two abortion doctors and others filed a lawsuit challenging three sets of Arizona laws providing for the health and safety of women considering an abortion: Informed consent requirement. Twenty-four hours before a woman has an abortion,...