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Did God create Ray Boltz gay?
“If this is the way God made me, then this is the way I’m going to live,” Christian singer Ray Boltz said in a recent article disclosing his decision to divorce his wife and live as a homosexual. more »
by: Bob Stith - Sep 23, 2008 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
LIFE DIGEST: Trig Palin’s life prompts defense of abortion for Down children
The decision of Todd and Sarah Palin to give birth to Trig, their Down syndrome son, has prompted one promoter of objectivism to offer a shocking defense of the right of mothers to abort unborn children with the condition. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide
PERSPECTIVE: Salt and light
Some have suggested in recent years that Christians should abandon the public school system.
Indeed, there have been increases in both homeschooling and private Christian education. more »
by: Anthony L. Jordan - Sep 18, 2008 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Family, Children, Education
Hotelier stands up for Jesus in Branson
BRANSON, Mo.—Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myers Hotels in Branson, is a believer at First Baptist Church, Branson, who is passionate about living out his Christian worldview as a hotelier. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Sep 15, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Life, liberty and the pursuit of slot machine gambling in Maryland?
Gambling is becoming an increasingly prevalent part of the American landscape. And it is being pursued aggressively here in Maryland. In November, Marylanders will be asked to amend the state constitution to allow a return to Maryland of organized gambling. more »
by: Bob Simpson - Sep 13, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Let’s tax abortion!
The topic of abortion has become front and center for conservatives in the presidential election, with questions for both candidates about the issue now on the table. more »
by: Kelly Boggs - Sep 12, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health
Couple finds ministry in finding jobs for others
Laid off. Downsized. Restructured.
No matter what it’s called, unemployment can be a life-changing experience filled with stress and uncertainty. more »
by: Patty E. Shaver - Sep 11, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Finances
Insight on the Role of Women in Public Life
Considering recent media coverage of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin and the topic of women in leadership, we thought an analysis entitled The Role of Women in Public Life written in November 2007 by Dr. more »
by: staff - Sep 10, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Wives, Parenting, Mothers, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Community Service
Three Short Weeks, Two Big Life-Saving Bills
Congress has just returned to Washington, with both parties jockeying for leverage on a sizable list of unfinished business. But with just three weeks before Congress again breaks, two House-passed bills require immediate attention in the Senate: one to clamp down on human trafficking and another to provide a meaningful check on the tobacco industry. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Sep 9, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Abstinence education: A program that survives scrutiny
“Abstinence education is a failure.” Variations of that message are beginning to pop up in the media once again in light of recent events calling into question the effectiveness of these programs. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Sep 3, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence