They were pretty brutal, too. We are in a place right now in American history, where we are really wrestling with whether people of faith can bring their beliefs into the public square.More and more we are being challenged that those are private beliefs; keep them in the privacy of your own mind and your own home, maybe in your own house of worship, so we could have freedom worship. Welcome to the 40-Day Sugar Fast, a fast that begins with us giving Jesus our sugar and ends with Jesus giving us himselfthe only thing that can ever truly satisfy our souls deep hunger. Orlando, Florida 32806, Phone: (407) 418-0250 Offering encouragement found in her book Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to be Noticed, Sara Hagerty describes how we can experience God in ordinary, everyday moments, and how we can find our identity in Him apart from what we do. And you look at some of the writing done recently from Charles Murray or others, they point to the fact that marriage breaking down is breaking down America from the middlenot the top down, not the bottom up, but the middle is getting weak. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Paul Alfrey caught lying to citizens contacting him. Ballots must be postmarked by November 8, 2022 to count in the election. Winter. From almost the very beginning of their marriage, Amber and Guy Lia experienced various tensions and personality clashes related to house cleaning, backseat driving, workaholism, and intimacy. We cant expect that not to penetrate politics. Meltdowns. Carrie: Yes, and its a rich website. Click HERE. Dr. Warren has appeared onThe 700 Cluband theCBS Evening News, and his writings have been featured in Guidepostsmagazine. Whose image is on the coin? Isnt that a great headline? Combining that experience with her famous common sense, she explains the eleven steps that will help your daughterwhether shes a toddler or a troubled teento achieve her full human potential. Jodie Berndt is a public speaker, a Bible teacher, and the the author of 10 books. You have a majority of state legislatures, which is really where, as John said, things happen on the issues that we care about, the majority of state legislative races are up for grabs. Jim: Well, and that is a great place to start here. Well share how you can partner with some amazing organizations that are making significant impacts in the pro-life movement! And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever. Hell share about his difficult quest to find answers to some of lifes toughest questions, while holding onto his faith in God and the sure hope of heaven. Are we fulfilling that horrible prophecy that De Toqueville said and warned us about? Carrie: It can, and were seeing that this year. As he explores the foundational Rsrelationship, routines, responsibilities, and rulesyoull better understand the role you play in your childs life. Youve tried all sorts of methods, but nothing seems to work. Her husband, Guy, is a former TV, feature film, and VFX development and production executive who has worked on popular TV shows and films. I mean theyre pretty clear. Well, as a Gen-Xer, which I kind of sometimes look at and wonder what is our generation contributing to the world? Its tough to be a follower of Christ in todays world. As a spouse, you have three roles to playa friend, a partner, and a lover. In order to help voters make an informed and educated decision, our team at The Daily Citizen has created a non-partisan voter's guide. Jim: Let me ask you this. John S.: It does carry weight, and it also reflects, too, the importance of some of the down-ballot issues that we mentioned. John, let me ask you, heading up now the Colson Center. The book chronicles her journey from being a pro-choice physician to someone speaking on behalf of the pro-life movement. This is when the Pharisees disciples come to Jesus and say, Well, should we pay taxes? And I think we need to have a lot of grace and compassion with each other, because the world is watching, and I want to encourage people not to let their passion about the election dampen their affection or their respect for brothers and sisters in the Lord, because when this is over, we need to have intact relationships. Carrie: Well, I think there are a lot of different views on that topic, but most certainly we live in a sex-saturated culture. This covers the Governor's race and the US Senate race. They forget to take out the garbage. Jim:http://commit2vote2016.com. John S.: Well, thats right, and these are non-negotiables. It is a coin. This campaign, particularly at the national level, has involved a lot of allegationsboth sidesabout the mistreatment of women. The entire story of human history, as told in the Scripture, centers around the reality that Christ has risen. What would you say to those who have soured on the whole idea of even participating in the process? Kids know just how to push your buttons. With enthusiasm that will set ablaze your passion to reach the hurting, Kim Meeder encourages you to let the holy fire of Gods presence fill your heart, soul, mind and strength. Have you ever wondered what a baby looked like in the womb? That is gonna be a fight when Congress comes back. As John said, as Chuck Colson has said, that is downstream of culture. The Center was begun by Chuck Colson in 1991 as a radio broadcast called BreakPoint, of which John now serves as host. He shares five keys to saving your marriage: humility, respect, mercy, communication, and resilience. Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their childs behavior. And so, religious freedom matters, not only for our sake, but also for the sake of the culture, and for the sake of our brothers and sisters around the world. Now we call it a commentary because it goes on radio and email, but a four-minute moment of thinking well about the culture. Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. Dr. Francis helps clarify the truth about ectopic pregnancy and abortion. With todays technology, Moms and Dads can see the babys heartbeat, facial expressions, and movements! And I think Carries point earlier about the Christians around the world who do not have this privilege and, by the way, who are looking, many of them in areas of high persecution [that] the people that are speaking up for them are American Christians. Thats why that one matters, I think, more than others. Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us, Focus on the Family (FOTF, or FotF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an evangelical focus. As friends, he suggests we learn to play and laugh together. I think AleksandrSolzhenitsyn, in his wonderful speech at Harvard University said that the indication of a cultural decline is the decadence of art, obviously, and the lack of great statesmen. You know, outrage is not a strategy. Greg has written or contributed to 15 books, includingThe Story of Reality,Tactics, andPrecious Unborn Human Persons. Approaching the elections with that Christian worldview in mind, how can we prioritize the different positions the candidates stand for? There is still time to order several of the 2022 General Election Voter Guides to hand to neighbors, family, your church family, and friends. She was joyless, worn out, tired, and in need of a change. 2022 VOTER GUIDE The most updated 2022 General Election Voter Guide is HERE. I think its easy to dismiss these as Boomer concerns, but really these are foundational issues, and heres why, first of all, the dignity of life. So as I look at that ballot, to me, I dont see Jesus on the ballot; I see Caesar. How do you move away from despair into hope? The elections are right around the corner, and I want to offer a bit of a disclaimer before we get underway. Now listen: politics matters. Thats the sixth state in the union. Ive been thinking about this. Jim: Amen. Michigan Family Forum is pleased to offer the following 2020 voter guides for each county in Michigan. If we want to fix issues of education and poverty, if we want people to be responsible in how they treat others and how they treat the environment, you have to have marriage. Youll learn how to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. With todays technology, Moms and Dads can see the babys heartbeat, facial expressions, and movements! Dr. Randy Schroeder has spent more than four decades writing, counseling, speaking, and teaching. But our country was built on freedom of religion, but our allegiance was not to the state; our allegiance first and foremost was to our conscience before God. Jim: I want to press on a couple of thoughts, and Carrie, youre a woman. Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rhonda outlines several practical suggestions to moms about spiritual training, how to communicate with boys, and supporting the father-son relationship as a wife. Sign up below for your free seven-day prayer guide. She is also a public speaker and the author of multiple books, including MarriedSex,Choosing Marriage: Why It Has to Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season,andAre You Really OK: Getting Real About Who You Are, How Youre Doing, and Why It Matters. Well, whose image is on human life? This daily guide will help give direction to your prayers for the pro-life movement. AB 1921 Ballot Gathering is a legal practice and can be done by both Democrats and Republicans alike. His previous book,No Place to Hide, was included on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staffs Recommended Reading List. Marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis encourage couples to be completely open and honest with their spouse about private struggles they may face, like depression or a secret addition. We really dont want to pay money to this pagan, gentile, corrupt government. You know, Should we do that? And Jesus very clearly says, Well, show me what the issue is here. Is your marriage under attack? Christ is risen from the dead. I loved it. With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, Wendy Speake ministers to women as a bible teacher by applying the power of drama, poetry and comedy to the study of Scripture and real-life application of biblical truths. However, in some cases, information relating to a candidate's position on an issue is publicly available. She offers biblically-based advice, tools, and encouragement to help you get on a path toward healing and wholeness. You have to enact your civic duty. As we approach the 2020 presidential election, we believe it's important to know where each candidate stands on critical issues of interest to the fate and future of the American family. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in family communication, interpersonal communication, apologetics, gender, and conflict resolution. It was founded in 1977 by James Dobson. As your fear and pride melt away, those around you who are losing their battle for hope will be transformed by encountering His redeeming love in you. And you go back and look at that and you think, well, thats where were at. You know, theres a quirky French theologian named Jacques Elul that called it the political illusionthe idea that the entire game is politics. And theyve been losing not necessarily because the Supreme Court was flipped, as important as that is, but because of the importance of down-ballot, local elected officials, enacting commonsense legislations, limiting kind of the unfettered freedoms of Planned Parenthood clinics and others to run it however they wanted. Commit and the number 2 vote 2016 dot com. So how do you go about, as a Christian, as a believer, saying, okay, this candidateat whatever level, national level, local levelthis person best represents what I believe, and what I believe in the Bible as to what we should do as Christians in this culture? Thats a radical shift in how we have understood America to be. Drawing from years of experience, this inspirational resource will revive the faithfulness and fortitude a woman needs to partner with God as they shape the character and heart of a future godly man. Let me ask you this bigger kind of 40,000-foot view question. And then the third is conscience. You know many people, theyve become jaded about the November election, because this has really been one of the uglier political seasons. And if you can please, make a generous donation to the work of Focus on the Family, as we help spread a biblical worldview and equip Christians to make a difference. She invited people to break free from a dependence on sugar and taste the goodness of God. Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the duty of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart, by choosing to see the best in their spouse. Thisthis is revival rising. Based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemys lies with the truth of God. She found help through group of older women mentors. Get equipped to reach out to your community with reason, truth, and love. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 393,636 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. And ourCitizen staff works very hard all year long to keep up with family and social issues at the state and local levels and the national level, as well. Jim: But it seems to push people away, because they say, Well, why do it? Both English and Spanish versions are available. It is Caesar. And Jesus says, Yes, pay your taxes. Jesus paid His taxes. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Pastor Kevin A. Thompson explores those different roles and challenges you to live them out by investing emotionally, physically, and mentally in your relationship. That is Caesars likeness. [3] A component of the American Christian right, it is active in promoting interdenominational work toward its views on social conservative public policy. So, I would say youve got to look at that field and what most closely aligns with your views. As lovers, he offers some thoughts on how to bring back the sizzle. And what can you do about it? You know, and the connection here between our efforts with public policy and the Colson Center, we concentrate on marriage, life, and religious liberty, which is really the original statement, right, that Chuck Colson, Dr. Robbie George, and Dr. Timothy George wrote in the Manhattan Declaration. This is not a spiritual truth; it is a truth of the universe. You will discover how using the Bible to shape your desires and requests opens the door to Gods provisionand frees us from things like worry and fear in our parenting! And what Hes saying is, you can be a good believer, engage with the civil government, and not compromise your vows to God. Theres a national movement to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Our volunteer teams on the ground will now distribute them to churches, organizations, and businesses. With enthusiasm that will set ablaze your passion to reach the hurting, Kim Meeder encourages you to let the holy fire of Gods presence fill your heart, soul, mind and strength. Dr. Meeker will encourage parents to invest love and time in their daughters and develop their character to give them the best opportunity for a bright future, all rooted in a spiritual foundation. Jim: Let me ask you this. We cant raise good citizens without strong families, and that is a systemic, universal thing. Purchase now and receive 10% off your product. Youll see why ALL life is precious to God and why choosing life is always the right decision! The Hyde Amendment has been in place for 40 years. One of the things that De Tocqueville pointed to that made America so exceptional and unique was not that it had some sort of spectacular federal government or that we were somehow better citizens than Europeans, but in between the citizen and the federal government were all these layers of local government and institutions of strengthprimarily marriage. In dealing with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, Debra understands the importance of self-examination as well as the benefits of seeking professional help. Mothers of boys have the special calling to shape future men of God. Im concerned about it. A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he and his wife, Jenny, have two children and live in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is available digitally for download and our team has also distributed over 1 million hard copy, full-color paper voter guides to 88 locations in all 67 counties throughout Florida. As an abortion doctor at Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Focus_on_the_Family&oldid=6695832, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to tear your marriage apart. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known family psychologist and an award-winning,New York Timesbest-selling author. CALIFORNIA VOTER GUIDES California Ballot Gathering is Legal for vote by mail ballots. To be an effective parent, you must be a leader in your childs life, guiding with a gentle hand and setting a solid example. Couples will be encouraged that theyre not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them. The discussion also includes healthy feminism vs. toxic feminism. There are two types of voter guides. Shes been doing that for the past thirty years. Every Friday, she would pedal to the candy show and use her allowance to fill her bag with candy. How do you go about making that analysis? Fall. With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin Thompson shows how to live out three distinct roles in marraige. Were not here to tell you who to vote for, what party to vote for. In dealing with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, Debra understands the importance of self-examination as well as the benefits of seeking professional help. Drawing upon 35 years of experience as a mentor, pastors wife, and homeschool mom, Rhonda Stoppe offers encouragement and guidance to women as an author and public speaker. Debra resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, John, and their four children. They may not be thriving in materialism and in other things, but they are solid believers, and the Lord is doing the work through them, and so it gives me great confidence. Will you pray for the pre-born and moms that are facing unexpected pregnancies? Arkansas If you are a proud Arkansan and concerned about the issues affecting your state, look no further than the Family Council, headed up by Jerry Cox. How are you seeing it? She urges moms to see their role as ministry in shaping sons to be good and godly men. Throwing toys or food. Debra resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, John, and their four children. That is when you vote for President, who nominates, and the U.S. Senate, who confirms. Winter. 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