Be Vigilant and Engaged as School Year Begins
As elementary school teachers used to say: It’s time to put our thinking caps on! But parents and teachers, this admonition is also for you! The new school year often brings new content and curricula, which can introduce new forms of objectionable material and subject matter that is inappropriate for our children. A good example […]
POV: Condemning Fallen Leaders—Too Little Too Late?
The most recent occurrences of moral failings by national leaders—church leaders in particular—are just the latest additions to a long, sad list. Unfortunately, it’s not hard to find examples of prominent leaders who have failed in tragic and sometimes horrific ways. Pastors and priests, Christian authors and entertainers, presidents of prominent organizations and corporations, and […]
Victory For Freedom of Speech and Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers!
In a resounding victory for freedom of speech, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that a California law forcing pregnancy resource centers to promote abortion is unconstitutional. However, the 5-4 ruling in NIFLA vs. Becerra is a chilling reminder of just how fragile our constitutional rights are at this point in our nation’s history. Justices […]
The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll On The Foster Care System
Jo Teague, substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina, and how we can help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Opioid Epidemic’s Toll On The Foster […]
Trump Administration Moves To Further Block Taxpayer Dollars From Funding Abortion
President Donald Trump announced Friday he is reinstating a Reagan-era rule designed to protect federal funds from being redirected to abortion services. Title X is designed to provide health care for those who cannot afford it, and federal law prohibits these funds from being used for abortion services. However, abortion providers frequently set up abortion […]
Case of British Toddler Again Brings International Outrage
Once again, the laws and policies that rule Great Britain’s medical system are drawing the ire of people all over the world and have even prompted a tweet from Pope Francis. The latest controversy revolves around Alfie Evans, a 23-month-old boy who doctors believe will not recover after a chest infection left him on a […]
AT ISSUE: Day-To-Day Vigilance
Susanna Wesley is one of my heros. It’s not that I entertain even the slightest hope that I could ever have the discipline she demonstrated while educating and discipling her children, notably John Wesley, founder of the Methodist denomination, and prolific hymn writer Charles Wesley. My kids are responsible young adults now, but still, all […]
Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times
Dr. Tom Barrett and Tim Downs, the hosts of the weekly podcast “The Communications Guys,” discuss how to effectively communicate on tough issues during our polarized age. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times This is Traci Griggs, Director of Communications at NC Family, sitting in for John Rustin […]
Opioid Crisis Continues To Escalate
A new report released this week shows North Carolina as one of only 14 states in the nation making significant improvements seeking to stem opioid abuse and overdose deaths. That’s no reason to celebrate however, considering that all accounts show the opioid epidemic in North Carolina and nationwide is still escalating. The report by the […]
Evangelical Leaders Honor MLK With $1.5 Million in Minority Scholarships
Christian leaders gathering for the #MLK50 Conference in Memphis, Tennessee are honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by announcing $1.5 million worth of scholarships to 20 Christian colleges, Bible colleges, and seminaries designated for minorities in the Memphis area. The announcement was made in Memphis this morning at the #MLK50: Gospel Reflections […]