Capitol Hill Brief — Living Up to the Calling

  In his 1815 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President James Madison wrote: “No people ought to feel greater obligations to celebrate the goodness of the Great Disposer of Events of the destiny of Nations than the people of the United States. … And to the same Divine Author of Every Good and Perfect Gift we are […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Give Thanks for Our Awesome God

  Did you know we are the only country in the world that celebrates Thanksgiving?  Though celebrated since the pilgrims, Thanksgiving wasn’t made an official holiday until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln instituted it as a way to heal the wounds of the nation after civil war.  Many believed these wounds could never be healed, but […]

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 […]

Statue of Goddess Plethora to Be Erected in San Antonio

Believe it or not, the Bexar County Commissioners Court in San Antonio, Texas, has decided to use tax dollars to fund a monument dedicated to a pagan goddess. It is to be placed by the San Pedro Creek, which is actually on property under the San Antonio River Authority. The artist commissioned to create this […]

Texas State Director Addresses the Press Concerning the Texas Privacy Act

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Ann Hettinger, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Texas State Director, spoke at a Texas Values-sponsored press conference at the state Capitol in Austin.  The occasion preceded the lame-duck hearing in the State Affairs Select Committee on Texas Economic Competitiveness, which is chaired by Rep. Byron Cook, who is not […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Praise God for America

  I love Thanksgiving!  It makes me so happy to reflect on what I have instead of what I don’t — God’s goodness instead of the world’s sin.  I am so thankful for my faith, my family, the members of Concerned Women for America, the many conservative women who came before us, and the amazing […]

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, […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Grateful for America’s Foundations

  Did you know that the same week Congress approved the First Amendment they requested President Washington to declare the First National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God? “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly […]

Capitol Hill Brief — God Reigns

  It’s Thanksgiving week and my heart feels up with joy and song as I remember just one thing … God is still king! That means there’s hope.  In the middle of the many difficulties we face personally, as a country, — even in the whole world — we can rest on His unwavering love. […]

President Trump Delivering on Judges

Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has just announced he is adding five more names (Judge Amy Barrett, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Judge Kevin Newsome, Justice Britt Grant and Justice Patrick Wyrick) to his already solid list of possible United States Supreme Court Justices. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America had this to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Peace for Israel

  This week, we’ve been discussing the good news of the restoration of the U.S.’s strong relation with Israel under the Trump Administration. America’s relationship with Israel is vital to our national security, as well as our foreign policy strategy in the Middle East. Israel is among the United States’ closest allies and is the […]

What is the Congress up to on Tax Reform?

On Thursday the House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and sent it over to the Senate. Earlier this week, the Senate introduced their own version of a tax cut bill.  The Senate Finance Committee sent out for a vote a tax plan that raises the Child Tax Credit from $1000 to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Israeli Anthem

  I hope you realize that anti-Semitism is alive and growing in some parts of the world.  Did you see the recent video of Israel’s Tal Flicker who won the gold medal in judo at a recent event in Abu Dhabi? Flicker took his place atop the winner’s podium, gratefully accepted his gold medal, and […]

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 […]

Find Out How to Impact Our State Legislators Through Prayer and Encouragement

Dear Friend, Do you want to make a “powerful and effective” investment in the state of Hawaii? Consider participating in the annual Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Prayer Project sponsored by Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Hawaii.  The project is designed to be simple, yet effective, as we pray for the hearts and minds of our legislators […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear friend, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays!  With life’s busyness, it’s easy for me to go about my daily routine without a thankful and grateful heart. This can be a detrimental attitude. However, Thanksgiving gives me an opportunity to realign my heart to be grateful to Him in all things. “And whatever you […]

South Dakota Legislators Need Our Prayers

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” — I Timothy 2:1 Dear CWA Friends, It is time to recruit “encouragers” for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the […]

Illinois Legislators Need Our Prayers!

Be a Part of the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator Project Only prayer and action will turn the hearts of our legislators and Illinoisans in 2020!  Here’s how you can help! We are seeking intercessors for the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Project. EAL is a project of encouragement and prayer for our Illinois elected officials, […]