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 […]

Thank you, Gov. Burgum!

“Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” — Genesis 2:7 Gov. Doug Burgum signed a proclamation that makes January 2018 the “Sanctity of Human Life Month!” Click here to view proclamation. CWA of North Dakota is thrilled that Gov. […]

Merry Christmas! And, 2017 in Review

Dear CWA of South Dakota Friends, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you and yours! We have had such a rewarding year of working together to further the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of CWA of South Dakota in […]

If You Just Believe

During the holiday season, there seem to be signs that say “Believe” at every turn. This became popular after the 2004 Christmas movie Polar Express and the theme song “Believe” by Josh Groban. Since then, even Macy’s department store uses “Believe” as part of their theme and advertisements. But, this saying goes back much further […]

Is this the Ninth Year of Obama? Congress Must Confirm Trump Nominees

Almost a year has passed since the Trump Administration entered the White House, yet the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development are still in “the ninth year of Obama,” as a senior State Department official describes it.  The reason for this description? Both organizations continue Obama-era programs and policies with a […]

For America— Day 87 (A Christmas Prayer)

Oh Lord, Our God, Your Majestic Holiness Fills us with joy Throughout the Christmas season. Your wondrous works displayed On that day in Bethlehem Keep our hearts and minds engaged still today, Amazed at the extent of Your Love. The sounds of that “Silent Night,” Are forever on our lips. Let the people hear us […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Most Wonderful Time

  What joy is the Christmas season! The colors, the lights, the snow.  It’s a time to gather with family and friends.  But above all, it is a time to remember our Savior’s birth. One of my favorite things to help me remember are our old hymns, full of Scripture and beauty. “Hark the herald […]

His Standard of Righteousness

Lately, we have seen so many situations involving people stepping down from their positions because of inappropriate behavior. It’s all very disturbing, and yet it’s also no surprise that sin and perversion is so rampant in our society. Now it’s just more evident than ever and out in the open for all to see. The […]