POV: A Powerful Reminder of the First Christmas
My parents live on a lovely lot where most traffic approaches their home from the back, so many years ago my dad pulled out his tools and built a beautiful white nativity scene to put in the corner of their backyard. While the angel and sheep stand watch by the manger throughout the Advent season, […]
ALERT: THANK YOU! YOUR ACTION HELPED STOP CASINO IN NC!
NC Family has just received confirmation from the office of U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) that recent efforts in Congress to include a provision in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill that would have paved the way for a massive Indian gambling casino west of Charlotte have been averted. THANK YOU to everyone who responded to the […]
N.C. Candidate Filing Period Ends Monday!
If you’re considering a run for elected office next year, time is running out to throw your name into the hat. Citizens who wish to run for office in 2016 have until this coming Monday, December 21, 2015 to file a Notice of Candidacy with the NC State Board of Elections. Since the candidate filing period began […]
ALERT: YOUR CALLS NEEDED TO STOP GAMBLING CASINO IN NC!
Yesterday afternoon, NC Family was alerted to a major push in Congress that could result in a massive Las Vegas-style gambling casino being located in our state, and we need your help to OPPOSE this effort! Apparently, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina is trying to add language to the Omnibus Appropriations Bill that […]
The Eroding Pillar of Religious Liberty in America: POV (Point of View)
Americans of all ages and faiths are increasingly expressing concern about the erosion of one of America’s core founding principles – religious liberty. A recent Barna poll found that Christians are the most distressed faith group in America regarding religious freedom, with 52 percent expressing concern. In addition, such worry has increased significantly since 2012 for Americans […]
New Assault on Religious Liberty in NC
Six North Carolina residents are suing the State of North Carolina over a new law that allows certain public officials to recuse themselves from all duties related to marriage ceremonies if they have a sincerely held religious objection to marrying same sex couples. The federal lawsuit Ansley vs. North Carolina contends that Senate Bill 2(SB 2) is unconstitutional […]
McCrory Joins Fight Over Transgender Restrooms
Pat McCrory has added North Carolina to a list of states that oppose an interpretation by the Obama administration that our nation’s federal anti-discrimination law requires local school districts to open boys’ and girls’ restrooms and locker rooms to transgender students who do not identify with their biological sex. Gov. McCrory added his name as Governor of […]
A Special Invitation for NC Pastors!
Pastors across North Carolina are cordially invited to attend a free Culture Impact Tour event to learn more about how they and their congregation can fulfill Christ’s call to be “Salt” and “Light” in our culture. These regional events are not about creating “just one more thing” for pastors to do. In fact, they are […]
NC Family Again Calls On Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood
NC Family has joined a long list of organizations, representing millions of pro-life Americans, to again urge the U.S. Congress to immediately ban federal funding for abortion giant Planned Parenthood. NC Family president John L. Rustin signed on to the letter, which calls for action before the end of 2015. The letter reads, “We have long […]
POV: Proclaim Again America’s First National Day of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us, and as we all prepare for our annual family feasts, I am reminded once again what I love about this holiday—it is a palpable national pause to turn our attention to our blessings as a family and nation. Whatever the reason, in the midst of joy, sorrow, calm, chaos, peace, or […]