Mississippi Conscience Protections Stand

This week, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear two cases (Barber v. Bryant and Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant ) challenging Mississippi’s “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act” (HB 1523). The development leaves in place a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that dismissed challenges by […]

For America (Day 89)

Gracious Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your breath of life. Thank You, Lord, for Your Living Word, By Whom we have eternal life. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, Our Savior and resurrected Lord. We are stunned by Your ability to forgive our sins, And we are humbled and horrified at […]

Join CWA at the 2018 March for Life!

Join CWA at the 2018 March for Life! When: Friday, January 19, for the 45th annual March for Life here in Washington, D.C. Where: The March for Life Rally will take place at 12th St. on the National Mall in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between […]

CWA: A Young Woman’s Training Ground

Magnify your voice.  Lead a movement.  Impact culture. That is what we encourage young women across the country to do through Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America (YWA) program. The past few months here at YWA have been very busy with traveling, training, and introducing young ladies to our organization. I was able […]

Back to Reality in 2018

Strong sentiments about 2017 overwhelmed my social media feeds over the break. As with Dickens’ tale, it seems “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” If I had to summarize the overall sentiment, I would say 2017 was disorientating for many. It was the year of the unexpected – […]

UPDATE: The Battle Over Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Continues. Please Join Us in Prayer!

On Tuesday, on behalf of 12 Illinois legislators, 10 citizen organizations, and a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, the Thomas More Society, the pro-life, pro-family, pro-faith, non-profit legal group, filed an appeal that would halt the implementation of Illinois’ controversial H.B. 40 mandate. Click here to read the appeal. This bill forces the economically […]

The 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session begins Next Week! Are You Ready?

Dear CWA Friends, The 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session begins Tuesday, January 9. During this 38-day session, we urge all members to participate as grassroots activists by praying and taking action when called upon by CWA of South Dakota. It is imperative that your state representatives hear from you concerning CWA-supported pro-family, pro-life bills. Your […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Feisty and Feminine Workshops

  I also want to take a moment and thank God and you, our thousands of Concerned Women for America supporters, for the support you gave my book, Feisty and Feminine, this year. I wrote it as a manual for conservative women to be equipped on the major topics of the day.  We are stronger […]

Capitol Hill Brief — A Supreme Accomplishment

  Perhaps at the top of our list for accomplishments this year is the confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court.  God was so gracious to us! You have to remember that before the election, when the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia was announced, Hillary Clinton was, without a doubt, […]

Capitol Hill Brief — 100 No More

  We’re looking back at God’s many blessings for Concerned Women for America in 2017, and we cannot forget to thank God for his hand directing our 100 No More rallies around the country. One of the least known facts about the abortion industry and Planned Parenthood is its disturbing connection to population control and […]

For America—Day 88 (A Prayer for the New Year)

Sovereign Lord, There will be a new year Only if You allow it In Your mercy and goodness towards all. Glory to Your Name; For Your ways are perfect. Your wisdom beyond comparison, You are the Truth for which we thirst. Quench our thirst with Your presence among us. Do not leave us to our […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Pro-Life Victories

  Friends, as the end of the year approaches, it gives us a chance to reflect on what the Lord has graciously allowed us to accomplish this year. On the pro-life front, we have seen many advances.  With President Trump in the White House, one of the first things we were able to see through […]

Capitol Hill Brief — It’s Christmas

  It’s Christmas Day! What a wonderful time to reflect on the birth of our Savior and God’s goodness.  Scripture tells us that, “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Merry Christmas

  What do we celebrate on Christmas?  That, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” That we witnessed, “His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” There’s no bigger truth for us as Christians.  This is the good news we […]

Congress Approved Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House approved the Senate-passed conference report of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill that overhauls the tax system. The bill will now head to President Trump’s desk for signature. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Our tax system is unnecessarily complex and […]

CWA Joins Chris Gard and Connie Yates to ‘Pray for Justice’

This past summer, the short but impactful life of one little boy in the United Kingdom (UK), Charlie Gard, captured the attention of the world. Charlie was born with a rare mitochondrial disease, and just shy of his first birthday, he was removed from life support against his parents’ wishes. It was a lengthy legal […]

Capitol Hill Brief — The Christmas Scene

  There’s a poem by G.K. Chesterton which captures well the scene of that first Christmas: There fared a mother driven forth Out of an inn to roam; In the place where she was homeless All men are at home. The crazy stable close at hand, With shaking timber and shifting sand, Grew a stronger […]