Slamming doors. She invited people to break free from a dependence on sugar and taste the goodness of God. In 2008, it supported Proposition 8 in California. Thats what he would say over and over and over again; I cant tell you how many times I heard it. Hes also led a successful counseling practice helping individuals, couples, and families to thrive in their lives and relationships. He blogs atkevinathompson.com. 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. The Hyde Amendment has been in place for 40 years. However, in some cases, information relating to a candidate's position on an issue is publicly available. You want to Celebrate Life! John, let me ask you, heading up now the Colson Center. focus on the family voter guide 2022 oregon. So as I look at that ballot, to me, I dont see Jesus on the ballot; I see Caesar. We just want to offer some help in answering some questions that many Christians are contacting us here at Focus about, and hopefully help you think through some of the big issues that are at stake in this election. And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. The voting period for returning vote-by-mail ballots is October 11, 2022 - November 8, 2022. (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. In this book, Dr. Kevin Leman reveals exactly why kids misbehave and how you can turn that behavior around with practical, no-nonsense strategies that really work . And one day, when she was older and a mom of three young boys, she came to realize that she was still pedaling away from her stress and using sugar as comfort, instead of turning to Jesus. Youll see firsthand testimonies of a PRC in action, and that there are other options outside of abortions! Now we have a balance of power in this country, but Supreme Court decisions, as we know from Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, are not easily overturned, so there is an opportunity here, I think that is very important with the Supreme Court. Yet, it is so easy to tense up, to get nervous, to get so concerned with wanting to say the right thing that you end up saying nothing at all. As he explores the foundational Rsrelationship, routines, responsibilities, and rulesyoull better understand the role you play in your childs life. Whose image is on the coin? Youll learn how to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. She has co-authored two books with Amber Lia titledTriggers: Exchanging Parents Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responsesand their latest,Parenting Scripts: When What Youre Saying Isnt Working, Say Something New. John S.: Well, thats right, and these are non-negotiables. And I found out later he did that with a lot of young, transitional leadership, you included. Orlando, Florida 32806, Phone: (407) 418-0250 Find out more about Jodie and get some free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars) at her website, jodieberndt.com. Will you pray for the pre-born and moms that are facing unexpected pregnancies? John S.: And one of his proudest moments was when that was returned to him by the governor of Florida. Rhondas books includeMoms Raising Sons to Be Men,Real Life Romance, andThe Marriage Mentor, which she co-authored with her husband, Steve. In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. Greg pulls from his over 30 years of experience debating atheists and agnostics to help you share your faith with grace and truth. Tim Muehlhoff provides a straightforward resource for protecting your marriage from the threats of the evil one. 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. Each season plays an important role in taking your relationship to the next level. There is some responsibility, some expected responsibility of being an American citizen and a Christian, and I think we need to go to the ballots. Gary and his wife, Lisa, reside in Texas and have three children. Kim Meeder and her husband, Troy, are the co-founders ofCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon, that rescues abused horses and pairs them with hurting kids for mutual healing. They forget to take out the garbage. Church Voter Guides creates a level playing field by asking each candidate in a particular race the same questions, giving them up to 120 words per answer, and publishing exactly what they submit. How can you tell if youre facing spiritual opposition? Unexpected Choice is told from the perspective of a doctor who actually performed abortions through Planned Parenthood. Despair if its not going your way. What should we take from Scripture when we look at the political arena? As a Christian woman, how are you processing that? Sign up below for your free seven-day prayer guide. John S.: I think the first thing he would say is that politics is downstream from culture. And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. Effective parenting is now within your grasp! This is when the Pharisees disciples come to Jesus and say, Well, should we pay taxes? A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he and his wife, Jenny, have two children and live in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Thisthis is revival rising. 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. 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. Every relationship goes through four life-changing seasons: Spring. 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. The Lord doesnt say, Now look at your political process and be troubled, be worried. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever. I mean, theres nothing seemingly pristine in this particular election. Order Voter Guides in Bulk: You still have time to order NC Family's voter guides in bulk for distribution at your church, civic group, and community. We need to do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with our God. How can we love our neighbor as ourself when we say, Well, Im gonna wash my hands of this and just kind of let you fend for yourself, even though I know Gods ways are best? Jim: That is convicting. Well share how you can partner with some amazing organizations that are making significant impacts in the pro-life movement! 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. 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. John Stonestreet is the executive director of the Chuck Colson Center of Christian Worldview and the co-host of a wonderful program called Breakpoint. John, its good to have you with us. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. And Citizen magazineis a great way for you to stay informed. He believed character mattered when it comes to leadership. Theres a national movement to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Is that it? Please email Kevin Baird:KevinB@FLFamily.org. John S.: at the state level, but maybe more important than the national races. And yet, at the same time we have the privilege, we have the opportunity to show up on November the 8th and we need to do that. With this inspiring how-to comprehensive book, achieve extraordinary results in raising a child to be self-assured, self-reliant, and responsible! Many people dont know, but because of his role in Watergate and the Watergate-related charge that he was convicted on as a felon, he lost his right to vote for decades. Dr. Patti Giebink is an OB-GYN who serves on the board of the Alpha Center, a well-known pregnancy center located in Sioux Falls, S.D. 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. 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. And so, its hard. Will you pray for the pre-born and moms that are facing unexpected pregnancies? As a spouse, you have three roles to playa friend, a partner, and a lover. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. As lovers, he offers some thoughts on how to bring back the sizzle. Debras popular relationship advice blog,TrueLoveDates.com, and herLove + Relationshipspodcast reach millions of people each year offering guidance on topics including love, sex, and marriage. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Paul Alfrey caught lying to citizens contacting him. 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 if you dont see things the same way, its visceral. If the state gives human rights, the state can take away human rights. Most important, youll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. His previous book,No Place to Hide, was included on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staffs Recommended Reading List. January 13, 2023 Scott Perry, Andy Ogles, Andy Roth, Adam Broin, Joshua Arnold Broadcast Archive Subscribe to The Washington Stand, FRC's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Kim Meeder and her husband, Troy, are the co-founders ofCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon, that rescues abused horses and pairs them with hurting kids for mutual healing. Focus on the Family is one of a number of evangelical parachurch organizations that rose to prominence in the 1980s. The apostle Paul on Mars Hill, said that God determines the times and places in which we live. Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. So, after all youve seen through the SeeLife 21 Episodic journey; what can you do now? Are you troubled by again, both sidesits not a one-sided thing, but how do we bring a Christian perspective to that part of the dialog? Carrie: which is not real hard to imagine. Jim: How does a person connect with that? Whether youre single, dating, engaged or married, join licensed professional counselor and relationship expert, Debra Fileta as she takes you on an eye-opening psychological and spiritual journey through the four seasons that she has observed in every healthy relationship. AB 1921 Ballot Gathering is a legal practice and can be done by both Democrats and Republicans alike. 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. Thats probably true for many of us, but while it would be easy to throw your hands up in despair, we still have a privilege and a duty to make a difference in a number of ways by voting on November 8th. Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. That is well said. As friends, he suggests we learn to play and laugh together. Talking back. Summer. So, I would say youve got to look at that field and what most closely aligns with your views. The Daily Citizen exists to be your most trustworthy news source. She has co-authored two books with Amber Lia titledTriggers: Exchanging Parents Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responsesand their latest,Parenting Scripts: When What Youre Saying Isnt Working, Say Something New. 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. And that is your opportunity to do that. This daily guide will help give direction to your prayers for the pro-life movement. All the major parties lay out what they believe, and while thats not binding on a candidate, it certainly indicates where they will go. On this 40-day journey youll learn how to stop fixating on food and other things you use to fill the voids in life and instead fix your eyes on Christ. Jim: I want to press on a couple of thoughts, and Carrie, youre a woman. 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. Immorality is celebrated. Popular speaker Rhonda Stoppe, mom to two sons, knows this opportunity is a challenge, a joy, and probably the most important work of a womans life. With todays technology, Moms and Dads can see the babys heartbeat, facial expressions, and movements! Internal conflicts or external pressures might make you wonder if something sinister is going on. Youll learn great phrases to employ such as Either/Or/You Decide and When You/Then You. Thats the sixth state in the union. Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor specializing in relationship and marital issues. Isnt that a great headline? To not show up is to leave that question unaddressed. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. 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. There are very strategic issues that are being questioned, and you have an opportunity to have a say. Debras popular relationship advice blog,TrueLoveDates.com, and herLove + Relationshipspodcast reach millions of people each year offering guidance on topics including love, sex, and 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. Its tough to be a follower of Christ in todays world. We believe that this opens the door for ballot abuse and fraud in the hands of the wrong people." Want to Ballot Gather? 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. Jim: And well have a link to that at our website, www.focusonthefamily.com/radio. Every relationship goes through four life-changing seasons: Spring. But at the same time, the Church needed to be the Church, and that involves standing up for the least of these; that involves, you know, doing the good that we can in terms of voting, and also involves on November 9th, together, looking at how we can address the brokenness in our culture. 2022 VOTER GUIDE The most updated 2022 General Election Voter Guide is HERE. Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and co-author of two best-selling books. Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, encourages listeners to make a heroic impact on the world in an inspiring discussion based on his book, Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out. And he provides practical steps for guarding our marriages with the whole armor of God. 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. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. She found help through group of older women mentors. Fall. That is the center of what it means to be Christian in the world. Is your marriage under attack? Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. John S.: Yeah. I would have a hard time looking at that brother and sister and say, I have the power to do good, not only for the citizens but for my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and I didnt do it. That is a sobering perspective to me. Those are things that even our own founding documents in America recognize as primarily coming from God, not from the state. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. 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! Throughout my active parenting years I really relied on Focus radio broadcasts for encouragement, guidance, and information(see more). Jim: Well, Carrie, that is such an important point, and its one that I struggle with because theres so much energy in this political arena when it comes to the Body of Christ. Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. We will be praying with you! October 24, 2016 Radio host John Stonestreet and Carrie Gordon Earll, Focus on the Family's Vice President of Government and Public Policy, discuss our civic responsibility to make our voices heard in the upcoming elections. Carrie: Yes, and its a rich website. 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. Im concerned about it. We know that politics is primarily downstream from culture. I mean we think that the entire game is the presidential election. Dr. Patti Giebink is an OB-GYN who serves on the board of the Alpha Center, a well-known pregnancy center located in Sioux Falls, S.D. As you listen to the Lias story, youll feel hope that you, too, can see real marriage transformation! God designed marriage to reflect His love to the world; and because of this, the enemy wants to destroy Gods beautiful design. She found help through group of older women mentors. Carrie: Well, the book of Matthew, Ive been reading in the last couple of days, particularly has a lot to say about that, to Let your light shine before men so they will see your good works. And good works is voting, in my view. Get equipped to reach out to your community with reason, truth, and love. Greg has written or contributed to 15 books, includingThe Story of Reality,Tactics, andPrecious Unborn Human Persons. He is also a popular public speaker and media personality who has made countless guest appearances on numerous radio and TV programs. 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: Okay, now the final one (Laughing). She offers biblically-based advice, tools, and encouragement to help you get on a path toward healing and wholeness. It is Caesars ballot, but I am bringing Gods values to my vote. With appearances on numerous nationally syndicated radio and TV programs, her popularity as a an expert on key issues confronting families has created a strong following across America. I mean thats the thing. These happened at the local level, and thats one of the reasons I think we would say, Go vote, because its not just at the top; its also all the way down the ticket. 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. 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