PERSPECTIVE: A Deep Sense of Abiding Hope
In late March, NC Family’s Vice President Mitch Prosser and I took a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation. Upon our arrival, we were blown away by the beauty of our nation’s capital, as the cherry blossoms stood in full bloom along the National Mall and the plazas […]
Voices of Persuasion: Empowering Families to Shape Our Culture
Our mission at North Carolina Family Policy Council is “Equipping North Carolina families to be voices of persuasion for family values in their communities.” But what does it mean to equip families to be “voices of persuasion” for family values? Our mission at North Carolina Family Policy Council is “Equipping North Carolina families to be […]
Death Used to be a Tragedy. Now It Has Become a Commodity.
I recently read The Women by Kristin Hanna. This novel tells the story of a young nurse named Frankie who served in the Vietnam War, and while it is fictional, it is well researched and based on real experiences. It was written in such a way that readers feel the excruciating devastation that was felt […]
Rightly Ordered Love: North Carolinians’ Response to Hurricane Helene
These observations offer a snapshot of reactions from so many North Carolina residents and countless volunteers who have flocked to Western NC to offer assistance since September 2024, when a quarter of the state was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Many of us know of someone whose life was dramatically impacted by the storm. With […]
AT ISSUE: Salt and Light and Fulfilling Our Purpose
The Sermon on the Mount is one of my favorite passages in Scripture. It covers such a broad range of topics, and each section packs quite the punch. One of the sections that has always stuck out to me the most, though, is Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus says: “You are the salt of the earth. […]
PERSPECTIVE: A Prize In Every Box
When I was six years old growing up in Gastonia, N.C., I recall receiving a jumbo-sized box of Cracker Jacks for my birthday. As you can imagine, I was quite excited as I sat down to enjoy that delicious mix of caramel coated popcorn and peanuts. But we all know what THE BEST part of […]
AT ISSUE: Guard Your Hearts
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” ~ Proverbs 4:23 When I was growing up, there was a tv show that all my friends were watching. Some of the characters had attitudes and were disrespectful to others on the show; the overall morals the show promoted were fuzzy […]
Children are under attack. Christians must protect them.
There’s a group of people who are under assault in this country and have been for decades – but have not been properly recognized as such. It’s not women. It’s not minorities. It’s not immigrants. It’s not Christians. It’s children. Every facet of child rights and well-being is being threatened. Those threats can be seen […]
The North Carolina Study Center Spotlight
For parents and students alike, the start of freshman year of college can be daunting. A new chapter where students have the opportunity to choose what they become involved with and who they will be. Thankfully for Christian parents and students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, there is a place that […]
Detransitioners: The Silenced Victims of the Transgender Movement
The transgender movement has soared in America with the eruption of youth ages 13 to 17 who identify as transgender reaching approximately 300,000, a number that has doubled in recent years. Our hyper-politicized culture has been vocal about the movement, and many states across the nation have passed laws regarding the issue—including North Carolina. There […]