Better than the Twelve Days of Christmas

The United States Senate has now confirmed the 12th circuit court judge under President Donald J. Trump. Just yesterday, they confirmed the nomination of James Ho to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He joins 11 others who were confirmed for the appellate level: Stephanos Bibas to the Third, Don Willett to the Fifth, John […]

Inside the Courtroom on Masterpiece Cakeshop

This week, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.  This is the case where Jack Phillips, a Christian baker, is arguing that the state does not have the constitutional authority to force him to use his artistic talents to express beliefs that are contrary to his […]

A Lot Wrong with Sen. Franken’s Behavior

Fifty percent of voters believe Sen. Al Franken (D-Minnesota) should resign from office, following the recent sexual misconduct allegations, according to a Politico/Morning Consult poll.  Forty six percent believe he should be expelled. Good. There is a lot wrong with Sen. Franken’s behavior. And it is not just in the distant past.  Just a few […]

For America (Day 86)

Oh Lord, our God, Keenly aware of our blessed state, We come before You with grateful hearts, Full of humility and awareness of Your goodness. May Your name be praised In every corner of our land, As we remember Your works of old And witness the miracles of life. Not because of who we are, […]

CWA Prepares for the Supreme Court

Fresh off our brief in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) legal team is already working on our next amicus (friend of the court) brief to be submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.  This week, the Court said it would hear arguments in National Institute of Family and […]

Victory for Children, Families, CWA, the Pro-Life Community and Our Nation

The Adoption Tax Credit is saved! We told you recently about some rumblings at the Capitol where some congressmen were considering dropping this important adoption incentive.  As Penny Nance, our CEO & President, told Axios, we immediately went to “work to clean up the mistake” and that is precisely what we did. Concerned Women for […]

Trump, Senate Laying a Strong Foundation for the Third Branch

Although you may be frustrated with the U.S. Senate’s work in other areas, on judicial nominations they are working hard and achieving much progress under the leadership of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Five judicial nominees in four days last week is no small feat, given that Democrats are […]

Please Tell Me You Are Not Trying to Get Rid of the Adoption Tax Credit

Getting rid of the adoption tax credit is a bad idea.  Trying to do so during National Adoption Month is just unthinkable. But that is exactly what the GOP is considering as they debate tax reform. It’s a stark contrast.  President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation of November as National Adoption Month is a beautiful display […]

For America (Day 85)

In You, O Lord, we trust and take refuge. When all else is unreliable and enemies assail us, Be to us a Rock of refuge, That we may stand firm and endure, That we may be bold in lifting Your name Above all others, That we may lift our voices in thanksgiving To the God […]

Dogma Lives On, For Now

It’s a big win for religious liberty and Concerned Women for America (CWA) this week, as the U.S. Senate confirmed by a vote of 55-43 Prof. Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. A big “thank you” to all of our CWA members who made their voices heard on this […]

BREAKING: Religious Liberty Flourishes; Sky Does Not Fall

In case you haven’t heard, the Little Sisters of the Poor are now free to “offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.” I know, “horrible.” They should have been punished with […]

For America (Day 84)

Gracious Father, How glorious are your works! The colors of the sky are such a wonderful Reflection of Your mighty deeds. There is none like You. This we know to be true and good. From sunset to sundown, may Your name Be praised in all the Earth. We give You thanks for, even in the […]

For America (Day 83)

Oh Lord, behold our affliction For the suffering of our people. What sorrow afflicts us at the sight Of what is happening in our country. We groan for the victimized and terrorized At the hands of evil, unscrupulous men. Who hate the truth and the light And seek to extinguish our spirit. That they shall […]

For America (Day 82)

We come running to You, oh Lord. Turning our eyes from the distress around us, We focus on You alone, The Author and Sustainer of our faith. In You only, there is peace — That peace that surpasses understanding. Your peace You offer to us; How marvelous are Your ways! We know this is the […]

For America (Day 81)

All-loving God, Creator, Savior, You are our safety and refuge. Provider, Sustainer, All-forgiving Father, We lay all our anxieties before You. With a thankful heart, conscious That all is a gift from You, We come with sincere supplications And prayers for our people. Our undeserved blessings are always before us. Each day, the sun and […]

For America (Day 80)

Father and Lord, All glory unto You, the Merciful One. If it had not been for You, the Sovereign One, We would have perished long ago. How many have risen against us! And each time, You’ve seen us through, Not by the merits of our actions, But to the glory of Your holy name. We […]

No God, No Justice

The constant cry for justice in our times is tiresome and boring. Like my six-year-old’s toy train’s sounds, they were cute at first. After a few hours, they’re just insufferable. The “justice now” train is not going much farther than my son’s convoy tracking around him in circles as he plays on his knees. They, […]

For America (Day 79)

Courage, Lord! Give us courage; Courage based on confidence, Not on ourselves, but on who You are: Our Rock of eternal salvation.

Time to Stop Punishing the Free Exercise of Religion

Trinity Lutheran v. Comer Today at the U.S. Supreme Court, as was the case during oral arguments, no one showed up to support the state of Missouri in the Trinity Lutheran v. Comer religious liberty case.  Concerned Women for America (CWA) was at the courthouse steps early, anticipating a big victory for religious freedom.  And […]