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The High Cost of Fatherlessness
In his book The Good Dad (Zondervan, 2014), Focus on the Family President Jim Daly describes standing on his high school football field on Dad’s Night. The announcer called out the name of each athlete and then the name of his father, who would run onto the field to stand by his son.
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What is Sex For?
So many of the pressing social issues of our day revolve around sex. Which begs the question: Why do we have sex? Why does it exist?
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A Case of Conviction
This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases regarding freedom of expression. Here’s why the decisions, expected next month, should matter to you.
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Making History
Tennessee has passed a pro-life constitutional amendment that’s the first of its kind—and other states may follow.
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Face-to-Face with al-Qa’ida
For 10 years, Michele Rigby Assad worked in some of the most dangerous places on earth—as half of a husband-and-wife team operating as undercover agents for the CIA. It was an unusual job for which God had uniquely prepared them both.
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Focal Point
In discussing the spate of natural and man-made disasters that have beset our nation over the last year—the cover story of our March issue—someone recently asked me if it seemed “evident” that God was removing His hand of protection over our country as punishment for our many sins and collective failures.
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Why is Down Syndrome Disappearing?
According to the Charlotte Lozier Institute—a pro-life think tank in Washington, D.C.—the number of people living with Down syndrome in the United States has declined by 30 percent over the last 36 years.
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The Billy Graham of Generation Z?
Jordan Whitmer’s zeal for evangelism and vision for a movement have some comparing his ministry to that of Billy Graham. And he’s only 19.
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Without Hesitation
With her long strawberry blonde hair, white cable-knit sweater and pearl necklace, Emily Gause is the picture of conservative professionalism. When asked about the subject matter for this story, though, the first words out of her mouth might surprise you.
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A Good Break
April is Second Chance Month, focusing on new jobs—and lives—for people who’ve been in prison. Meet some men and women who are working to offer them one.
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Deep Web, Deeper Faith
It started off as a college student’s senior project. Seven years later, it has morphed into one of the premiere tools for law enforcement 𠊊gencies nationwide to catch human traffickers and free their victims.
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Harvest of Poison
Pollution from illegal marijuana farms deep in California’s national forests is far worse than previously thought, and has turned thousands of acres into waste dumps so toxic that simply touching plants has landed law enforcement officers in the hospital.
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The God of Second Chances
In explaining the Gospel, a wise person once told me that God created justice so He could release mercy.
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What Were They Smoking?
California has legalized recreational marijuana. Other states already know what lies ahead—but their warnings fell on deaf ears.
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Helping Teens Respond to Homosexuality With Love, Truth and Courage
Our culture celebrates gay-identified individuals and same-sex relationships. Even some churches, denominations and prominent Christian leaders have shifted on this issue, claiming that Scripture supports same-sex marriage.
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Political Insider
A Millennial’s perspective as the youngest member of the Montana Legislature.
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THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SCANDALS: Fallout of the Sexual Revolution
Like many of you, I’ve been following the news of the last few months with a mixture of shock and disgust. Each day has seemed to bring with it the downfall of another celebrity or high-profile individual.
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Crossing Delaware
When state officials tried promoting transgenderism among children of all ages, they touched off a powerful parents’ revolt.
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Voices of Hope
Meet some of the men and women who are helping people who are struggling with homosexuality to find hope and healing in Christ.
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Hope Amid Heartache
With the devastating impact of some of the worst natural disasters and mass shootings in America’s history still deeply felt, God is using local churches and global Christian ministries to bring healing and eternal good.
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First Responders
There’s a special group of people who have something written in their DNA that makes them run toward trouble, rather than away from it, when disaster strikes.
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Do Preborn Babies Feel Pain?
Recent studies have demonstrated unborn babies are capable of feeling pain by the 20th week of pregnancy, but politics often influences how—and whether—those studies are reported.
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"Jesus Turned the Water Into Coffee?"
What would Jesus do if He was ministering in person today? He might open a coffee shop.
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