I Would Rather Be Caught by ISIS Than Stand with Kim Davis

Don’t panic; or maybe you should. The title of this article is based on the consensus I got from an overwhelming number of Christians. From fellow believers, the response to Kim Davis was surprisingly 50/50. Either she was a hero of the faith, courageous, and may we dare to think we ourselves

Senate Votes Down Pain-Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553 54 to 42. This legislation would have protected babies from abortions after five months when babies can feel pain. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am disappointed in the intellectual dishonesty […]

First Time Senate Will Vote on Pain Capable Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553. The United States is one of just seven countries that allow abortions past 20 weeks. The other six nations include: Canada, China, the Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Concerned Women for […]

The Casey Contradiction

Following in his late father’s footsteps, Sen. Robert (Bob) Casey (D-Pennsylvania) was sworn into office under the promise of protecting the sanctity of life — one of the few from the Democratic Party saying he was willing to defend the rights of the unborn. However, thus far he has failed to uphold the convictions of

More Substance, Less Showboating in Early CNN Debate

Yes, it took a little bit of time to get started with the first four questions dealing with Donald Trump, but the tone had already been set by Sen. Rick Santorum who started his introductory remarks with, “Hi, I’m Rick Santorum. Some of you may know me because I led the fight to end partial-birth […]

‘I Will Have War’

My favorite scene from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies places Bard the Bowman, who killed Smaug the dragon, standing before Thorin Oakenshield with a simple offer: “Will you have peace or war?”  Thorin appears undecided at first, but finally responds, “I will have war.”

Don’t Fail the Silent Children

Recently, I found myself extremely touched by a Stuart Townsend song titled, How Long? How long before we see Your righteous hand? How long before Your name is lifted high? How long before the weeping turns to songs of joy?   Lord, we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see, And […]

This is ISIS

Editor’s Note: On the anniversary of 9/11, we make good on our promise to “Never Forget.” But we also wish to remain eternally vigilant. We don’t want what happened on September 11, 2001, to ever again happen on our soil. And so, we offer you some thoughts on ISIS, the latest incarnation of evil to […]

Members of the House Oppose Iran Deal

Washington, D.C. – After hearing from their constituents about the extreme dangers posed by the Iran Nuclear Deal, the House voted yesterday and today on multiple measures to oppose it.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “The House abided by the views held by 56% of […]

No Christians Allowed: A New Kind of Religious Test for Public Office

For six days, Kim Davis sat in jail because, to put it most simply, it had been found that you can’t be a practicing Christian and serve the public office of county clerk. But for Kim Davis, and any genuine Christian, Christianity CAN’T be taken entirely out of a job; it is a whole identity. […]

Kim Davis and Religious Freedom. Chuck Colson Predicted This

The new book My Final Word: Holding Tight to the Issues that Matter contains a prophetic collection of short essays and memos penned before the death of Watergate figure and Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson. One in particular was stunning in its relevance to the threats faced by modern-day Christians in public life.

How I Became a Young Woman for America

Growing up in a small, southern Arkansas “Bible Belt” town, my political and religious beliefs did not need to be explained, and no one ever challenged them, since most of the town was of the same opinions as I. After graduating from high school, I decided to attend Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas. This college […]

Senate Democrats Obstruct Iran Deal Resolution of Disapproval

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Senate Democrats filibustered and blocked a final vote on the Iranian nuclear deal. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “Senate Democrats have heard from their constituents at home and here in Washington, D.C. over the last two months. Unfortunately, party politics […]

Kentucky Clerk Released

Washington, D.C. – Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was released from jail this afternoon after  spending six days behind bars on a contempt of court charge. Davis was jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses in response to the SCOTUS’ ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges because it violates her deeply-held religious beliefs. Concerned Women for […]

Penny Nance Speaks Against the Iran Nuclear Deal at EMET Press Conference

Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) will join the Endowment for Middle East Truth’s Press Conference on the West Front Grassy Area of the Capitol at 12:30 p.m. to speak out against the Iran nuclear deal. CWALAC CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “The content of this […]

Oh, to Be Kim Davis

Reflecting on the events surrounding Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who refuses to betray her conscience and give in to the state’s monumental pressure to abandon her faith and issue same-sex “marriage” licenses, reminds me of the Apostle’s take on their experience with the authorities of their day in Acts. They too were imprisoned for […]

Kentucky Clerk Jailed For Her Religious Beliefs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was found in contempt and jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Obergefell decision, as it violates her religious beliefs. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We support Kim Davis’ right to act according to […]

Ignoring James 1:27: That Pro-Choice Bone in the Church’s Body

Some Christians may be part of the problem.  When there is a problem in the world, the Church need not be surprised.  We are all predisposed to sin and brokenness.  But it is the Church, who knows the only answer to our sinfulness (Jesus Christ), that should be a beacon of hope and light.  But […]