), fall (showing our true colors), and winter (long days ahead). The Spanish version is HERE. Most important, youll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. Dr. Leman has written more than 50 books includingThe Birth Order Book,Have a New Kid by FridayandMaking Children Mind Without Losing Yours. She eventually experienced a radical change of heart on the issue of abortion after receiving Gods grace, forgiveness, and love, and she is now a passionate advocate for the pro-life movement. As a spouse, you have three roles to playa friend, a partner, and a lover. How should we act as Christians? After completing her medical training, Dr. Giebink worked for Planned Parenthood from 1995-1997, during which she was the only abortion-provider in the state of South Dakota. The Scripture tells us we need to do good. When you donate to Focus on the Family, youll be encouraging and lifting up families across this nation and wed like to say thank you for your generosity by offering a complimentary subscription to Citizen magazine, so donate today. Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? You will be able to successfully lead and lovingly encourage your child toward a Godly life! John F.:Well, stop by www.focusonthefamily.com/radio where well link to a lot of great information about this election and what you can do. While there is no perfect parent, this nuts-and-bolts material will equip you to lead your child in a loving, confident manner. This covers the Governors race and the US Senate race. Married people mess up. [3], A component of the American Christian right, it is active in promoting interdenominational work toward its views on social conservative public policy. After a couple has chosen life, hear the heartwarming stories of children that culture would have cast aside, yet are making tremendous impacts in their communities. November 8th Election Day, is quickly approaching, along with early voting, so respond now to get these valuable educational tools. 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. As an abortion doctor at Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. You want to Celebrate Life! 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. Youll also discover how your family can support your local PRC! Anyone who runs to sugar for comfort or a reward, who eats mindlessly or out of boredom, who feels physically and spiritually lethargic, or who struggles with self-control will discover here not only freedom from their cravings but an entirely new appetite for the good things God has for us. Every Friday, she would pedal to the candy show and use her allowance to fill her bag with candy. Greg has written or contributed to 15 books, includingThe Story of Reality,Tactics, andPrecious Unborn Human Persons. Later, she began reading scripture and God gradually changed her heart on the abortion issue. 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. Whether the diagnosis was adverse or the circumstances were difficult, these stories will inspire you to come along side of families who have chosen life! And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. This is the next chapter of the pro-life movement. Scripture is disputed and ignored altogether. The Hyde Amendment has been in place for 40 years. I really appreciated, just the way he put an arm around me. It has a lot of different tools for us, and it allows us to do the due diligence we need to do as voters, when were very busy with our lives. 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. We cant expect that not to penetrate politics. John S.: The most true thing about our cultural moment, any cultural moment that any person has ever lived, is this: Christ is risen. And so, thats why thats fundamental. People dont like whats going on with government; they want it to change. 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. 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. I dont think we can do that. You can learn more about Gary by visiting his website,www.garythomas.com. People cannot offend me easily. Kim is a popular motivational speaker and the author of a half dozen books includingHope RisingandBridge Called Hope, which feature inspirational stories from her ranch. Hed also say to vote. The apostle Paul on Mars Hill, said that God determines the times and places in which we live. And then the third is conscience. Winter. Kids know just how to push your buttons. Youll find out why more women choose life once they hear their babys heartbeat and realize its a real living human! John S.: I am, too, absolutely, because, I mean, part of that happens every four years. We will be praying with you! (Part 2 of 2), Dr. David Ireland explains how Christians can help foster racial and ethnic diversity, and experience cross-cultural relationships in healthy, godly ways. Whats important to remember when you go, maybe for the first time, to vote? And what Hes saying is, you can be a good believer, engage with the civil government, and not compromise your vows to God. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? So as I look at this as a woman, I just have to go to the Word. 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. Is there ever a strong rationale for sitting it out? Thats what he would say over and over and over again; I cant tell you how many times I heard it. John S.: Well, I think that, first of all, Scripture says if we can do good, we should do good, and because we live in this nation, we have the privilege, the ability to vote. Her work with countless families over the years served as the inspiration behind her best-selling books which includeStrong Fathers, Strong Daughters,Strong Mothers, Strong SonsandThe Ten Habits of Happy Mothers. Carrie: Well, as were talking about abortion, there is another high-stake item on the agenda at the federal level, Jim, and that is the Hyde Amendment. 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. Ive been thinking about this. Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and co-author of two best-selling books. 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. 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. This daily guide will help give direction to your prayers for the pro-life movement. As you listen to the Lias story, youll feel hope that you, too, can see real marriage transformation! Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. If you would like a packet of our church-friendly voter guides to distribute to your friends, church, customers, or neighbors, we would love to get them into your hands. Her husband, Guy, is a former TV, feature film, and VFX development and production executive who has worked on popular TV shows and films. We hope these online resources we are providing will be helpful to you as you seek to make a wise and informed decisions this election cycle. That is gonna be a fight when Congress comes back. Effective parenting is now within your grasp! The guide contains contact information of many of the candidates and lists the endorsements of key organizations.. 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial Voter Guide. Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. HisDr. Lee Warren Podcast, which is heard in more than 60 countries, helps listeners use the power of neuroscience, faith, and common sense to change their lives. It is available digitally for download andour team has also distributed over 1 million hard copy, full-color paper voter guides to 88 locations in all 67 counties throughout Florida. We believe that this opens the door for ballot abuse and fraud in the hands of the wrong people." Want to Ballot Gather? 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. The elections are right around the corner, and I want to offer a bit of a disclaimer before we get underway. Biblical voter offers a collection of resources including Christian Voter Guides that are state specific and align with Biblical values. Well share how you can partner with some amazing organizations that are making significant impacts in the pro-life movement! Maybe we can bridge that gap between the Boomers and the Millennials. She offers fun and practical encouragement that moms and dads can put to work immediately in their daily lives as they prepare their children for a life in Christ. Im John Fuller, inviting you back next time, as we once again, help you and your family thrive. Youve tried all sorts of methods, but nothing seems to work. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. Sign up below for your free seven-day prayer guide. Debra Fileta has identified the four seasons of marriage that correspond with our natural seasons spring (new life and new love), summer (things get hot! 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. I think that will be the main point today. This covers the Governor's race and the US Senate race. Her work with countless families over the years served as the inspiration behind her best-selling books which includeStrong Fathers, Strong Daughters,Strong Mothers, Strong SonsandThe Ten Habits of Happy Mothers. Kevin A. Thompson (MDiv, Beeson Divinity School) is lead pastor at Community Bible Church, a growing multi-site church with four locations in western Arkansas. Voting Resources View All Clergy Legal Resources For specific guidelines to ensure voter guides are appropriate for distribution by churches and other non-profit organizations, please visit the Legal Resource section of our website. As partners, he equips us with solid ways to handle conflict and communication. Contact Name * First Name Last Name Text Phone Number * Area Code Phone Number Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. [2], Focus on the Family has an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization called CitizenLink, which changed its name from Focus on the Family Action in 2010.[4]. They struggle with eating issues, sexual identity, social mediaand many other challenges in this toxic culture. Guy and Amber own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. CAP's 2022 Voter Guide offers information about federal, state and local candidates; propositions; school board candidates; and judicial retention candidates on the ballot. The entire story of human history, as told in the Scripture, centers around the reality that Christ has risen. It is an annual appropriation measure that limits how our federal tax dollars can be used when it comes to Medicaid abortion. Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life. She was joyless, worn out, tired, and in need of a change. Meg Meeker has been a pediatrician for more than thirty years, is a mother and a grandmother, and has seen it all. He continued to go upstream, upstream, upstream, because he wanted to cut the problem off at the head, and the Church needs to do this. The book chronicles her journey from being a pro-choice physician to someone speaking on behalf of the pro-life movement. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from pre-marital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms FocusontheFamily. There are very strategic issues that are being questioned, and you have an opportunity to have a say. Unexpected Choice is told from the perspective of a doctor who actually performed abortions through Planned Parenthood. In Colorado, we are gonna decide whether patients can choose with doctors assistance to end their lives, because of what has become primarily mental, not physical, suffering. 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. Learn how to connect as a family with and without technology! Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their childs behavior. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. She also travels intermittently to work in mission hospitals in Pakistan and other countries. John Stonestreet, Carrie Gordon Earll, thanks for being with us. John S.: at the state level, but maybe more important than the national races. Blessings,John StembergerPresident, Florida Family Action. The discussion also includes healthy feminism vs. toxic feminism. Get equipped to reach out to your community with reason, truth, and love. Home Episodes Focus on the Family Broadcast The Importance of Voting. Carrie: Well, I think there are several things to look at. California Ballot Gathering is Legal for vote by mail ballots. Every member of the US House of Representatives is up for election, one-third of the senate, 12 gubernatorial races are in play, hundreds of ballot measures. Im concerned about it. You will be able to successfully lead and lovingly encourage your child toward a Godly life! Debra resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, John, and their four children. 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