On Thanksgiving Day in 1991, we shared with our extended family the somewhat shocking news that we may be adopting a baby (although Terri had just given birth to our son Matthew). But instead God filled the heart of Jackie … Continue reading →
Our nation has chosen a leader who is the most extreme abortion advocate imaginable. But our nation has not rejected the pro-life position. Sadly, the campaign of John McCain and Sarah Palin gave voters little opportunity to even consider the … Continue reading →
About a week ago, I received a phone call from our son Andrew. He got right to the point, saying “I bought you a van.” On Friday, Andrew and his wife Shantel made the long drive down from Chico to … Continue reading →
Our daughter Sarah reminds you to vote “yes” on Sarah’s Law (Proposition 4)… and while you’re at it, vote for Sarah Palin (and John McCain)! The future of our nation’s children hangs in the balance!
Continue reading →At last night’s closing celebration for the fall 2008 Bakersfield 40 Days for Life campaign I shared these thoughts about the eternal impact of our vote: Jesus said that all authority in heaven and on earth comes from Him, and … Continue reading →
I just received this from our friend and intercessor Marti McCraw. …Barack Obama speaks to the nation who has the power to make him President. In essence, regarding abortion, he is saying, “There is an odd set of people in … Continue reading →
The CDC estimated that 500 babies are born alive after an abortion every year! The suffering of these babies (and their mothers) has been ignored for far too long. The “Confessions of a Catholic Mom” blog linked to our “laundromat” … Continue reading →
As I considered this year’s presidential candidates trying to determine who God would want me to vote for, I realized that I had set my standards higher than God’s own standards. If we look through the Bible at the leaders … Continue reading →
I never wanted to vote for John McCain. When I heard several months ago that Dr. James Dobson said that he wouldn’t vote in this election because he didn’t want to vote for McCain, I agreed with Dr. Dobson. Almost. … Continue reading →
On Thursday, Terri heard about a forum being held at a local church, featuring candidates for the Kern High School District Board of Trustees. The forum was organized and led by Faith in Action Kern County, a coalition of local … Continue reading →