5 Steps to Help Christians Navigate the Public Square
Engaging in social and political communities is a vital calling for Christians seeking to live out their faith authentically. This article outlines five essential steps that provide a framework for believers: Seeking God’s will through prayer and community, Surveying the cultural landscape to understand issues and opportunities, Speaking truth boldly, Standing firm in the face […]
NIL’s Judicial Time Machine
On October 1st, NC Family let you know that the public comment period began for the State Board of Education’s proposed policy regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) for high school athletes in North Carolina. Although that comment process remains open‚—including a public hearing on November 8—a Wake County judge has superseded the normal policymaking […]
Should Christians Engage in Civic and Political Life?
As followers of Christ, we are challenged with navigating the complexities of living in a world that is not our ultimate home. Yet, while our citizenship is indeed in Heaven, we are also called to be active participants in the societies where God has placed us. As we contemplate these complexities, the question arises: Should […]
New Policy Could Allow High School Athletes to Profit
Today marks the beginning of the public comment period for the State Board of Education’s proposed policy regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). Under this policy, high school athletes in North Carolina could monetize their success beyond academic and scholarship awards with sponsored autographs, endorsements, and promotional activities. Effectively, it would allow high school students […]
Join us in praying for the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
Over the weekend, Hurricane Helene left a wake of devastation as it traveled up the eastern United States. Thousands of people have been severely impacted, the death toll is already nearing 100 (the majority of these in North Carolina), and millions will be without power for the foreseeable future. We invite you to join us […]
The Truth Behind Two Women Who Died From Chemical Abortions
Over the last few weeks, it has been reported that in 2022 two Georgia women died following at-home chemical abortions. The media is wrongly blaming their deaths on Georgia’s abortion laws, adopted following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Even Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic candidate for president, has weighed in on the subject. She […]
Did You Know This About the Constitution?
Today is Constitution Day, marking 237 years since the signing of the Constitution. This document has shaped American history and Western civilization in immeasurable ways, and yet it often does not get the attention it deserves. So here are few fun facts about the Constitution. Of the written national constitutions, the U.S. Constitution is the […]
State Senate Approves Bill That Would Expand Opportunity Scholarship Funding
UPDATE: On Friday, September 20, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10. UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, September 11, the North Carolina House approved HB 10 by a vote of 67-43. The bill now proceeds to Governor Roy Cooper for consideration. Earlier this afternoon, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that will, among other things, provide […]
NC Family Partners with Christians Engaged to Encourage Christians to Pray, Vote, and Engage
Did you know that as many as 25 million Christians in the United States don’t vote in Presidential Elections? We know that Christian values are not just morals for individuals, but guidelines that – broadly applied – help society thrive. We’ve seen the devastation that comes when our country starts operating in ways that go […]
NC State Law Allows Minors to Consent to Significant Medical Health Services
Did you know that there is a decades old state statute in North Carolina that allows children to consent to some serious medical treatments without their parent’s knowledge? Currently, minors in NC can seek and consent “for medical health services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of (i) venereal disease and other diseases reportable under […]