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Public schools are increasingly unhealthy for kids’ emotional stability. Let us count the ways. By: Stella Morabito – Thefederalist.com – February 21, 2018 Why doesn’t anyone investigate the toxic effects of today’s bureaucrat-run mega-schools in the wake of a school shooting? It’s high time we place a share of the blame there. Apologists for these noxious systems continue to shift blame for…

By: Stella Morabito – stellamorabito.net – February 23, 2018 I recently spoke at the Family Research Council about a new fad in mass public schooling called “social and emotional learning” (SEL.) Those who advocate for SEL claim the program will give children critical life skills, such as empathy, getting along with others, and making good decisions. An organization called the…

By: Dr. Timothy McGrew – slate.com The late Christopher Hitchens, in his debates with Christians, liked to put his opponents on the spot with a straight question or two, gravely asked. “Do you really believe that Jesus was born of a virgin? Do you really believe that he rose from the dead?” If the Christian answered in the affirmative, Hitchens…

Four qualities, I believe, helped establish Graham as a trustworthy messenger of the Gospel – and I believe we all can learn from these traits that he has so powerfully exhibited. By: Lee Strobel – foxnews.com – February 25, 2018 Theologian Russell Moore reflects on Billy Graham’s life and legacy. Billy Graham’s graduation to heaven this week caused me to…

Four qualities, I believe, helped establish Graham as a trustworthy messenger of the Gospel – and I believe we all can learn from these traits that he has so powerfully exhibited. By: Lee Strobel – foxnews.com – February 25, 2018 Theologian Russell Moore reflects on Billy Graham’s life and legacy. Billy Graham’s graduation to heaven this week caused me to…

Ryan T. Anderson is the Heritage Foundation’s William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow and one of my favorite writers in Washington. His new book on the transgender political project is titled When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment and it’s the most important book yet written on the subject. I talked with him about it over email recently….

By: The Land Center – SWBTS  – February 16, 2018 ASTROPHYSICS AND FANTASY: WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Listen to our friend Daniel Ray of the “Good Heavens!” podcast tell about the backstory to an upcoming exciting event featuring the Hubble Space Telescope and the writings of C.S. Lewis. Astrophysics and Fantasy – Hubble Meets Narnia When: Tuesday, March 20th from 7:00PM…

The response of the Broward County sheriff’s department to the Parkland, Fla., shooting has been an utter failure. By: The Editors – nationalreview.com – February 25, 2018 It is impossible to imagine circumstances under which Broward County sheriff Scott Israel could attempt to perform his duties with the confidence of the public. He should resign immediately, and if, as he…

Grow and Strengthen our Economy By: Jeff Leach – jeffleach.com Lowering Taxes  Taxes should be lowered so that hardworking taxpayers can keep more of what they earn in their own pocket – where it does the most good.  During the 83rd Legislative Session I passed legislation spurring stable job growth by providing substantive tax relief for small and mid-sized Texas…

By: Josh Shepherd – stream.org – February 22, 2018 This week, the world mourns the death of Reverend Billy Graham. He preached the Christian gospel to more than 215 million people worldwide during his lifetime. Graham also met with and advised every U.S. President since the World War II era. Several Christian ministries Graham founded remain active, notably Christianity Today…

By: Brandon Morse – redstate.com – February 22, 2018 “A gun free zone to a killer…that’s like going in for the ice cream.” Gun free zones are soft targets that inspire shooters to walk in and begin their murder spree, knowing that they won’t receive any immediate retribution. This is a solid point that President Trump brought up recently that…