By Derick Dickens In the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the phrase “War on Women” became a national campaign.  Used to attack those with traditional views on marriage and abortion, these attacks became more refined in the recent gubernatorial elections in New Jersey against Chris Christie and Virginia against Ken Cuccinelli.  They found the most success...

The Story:  “‘Abortion should be mandatory for 30 years’ for ‘population control’: Gay activist,” as reported by Ben Johnson at LifeSiteNews.com The Lead: Audience member Lisa Malouf closed the program by asking, “Which so-called ‘dangerous idea’ do you each think would have the greatest potential to change the world for the better if it were...

  The Story:  “Federal appeals court reinstates most of Texas’ abortion restrictions,” as reported by FoxNews.com The Lead: A federal appeals court issued a ruling Thursday reinstating most of Texas’ controversial new abortions restrictions, just three days after a federal judge ruled they were unconstitutional. The decision by the panel of judges at the 5th...

The Story: “Should we Pull Back from Politics” by Dr. Russell Moore writing at ERLC.com The Lead: The recent profile in the Wall Street Journal highlighted a generational change in terms of the way evangelicals approach cultural and political engagement: toward a gospel-centered approach that doesn’t back down on issues of importance, but sees our ultimate mission as...

The Story:  “Glad in My Numbered Days: A Birth Story,” by Kristin Jamieson writing at Karis on CBMW.org The Lead:  “When I was twenty-four I almost died in childbirth—twice. My twenty-three year old husband paced the hospital halls, making quietly urgent calls to scared parents, aching with constant prayers for God to preserve us, his...

By Derick Dickens It is entirely consistent with the Christian faith to look upon the differences between people and rejoice. We differ in color, size, intellectual ability, physical prowess, and giftings; yet, each of us are humans–image bearers of God. And because we are made in God’s image, we can also marvel in at our...