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Church and State Moment: National controversy comes to Iowa schools
This Church and State Moment brings a national crisis close to home – first to Fairfield, Iowa, and most likely to everyone’s home town. In May of 2016, President Obama […]
Relive the inspiration! Family Leadership Summit 2016
This 5-minute video recaptures the power, the inspiration, and the encouragement of The 2016 Family Leadership Summit. Check it out now to see highlights of the Summit and what attendees […]
‘Once in a lifetime’ revival fire descends on D.C.
by Julie Summa and Denise Bubeck The July 16 Together 2016 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was mind-blowing and life-changing – a historic, our finest hour, once in […]
Church and State Moment: Blessing those in blue
In this Church and State Moment, we look to the men and women who serve as police officers in our cities, counties, states, and nation. Life has not been easy […]
If 7:14 Day of Prayer ignites a global rhythm of revival
Early on July 14, while you’re still sleeping, the first of the prayers will rise from London at 7:14 a.m. local time (that’s 1:14 a.m. in Iowa). At 2:14 a.m. […]
UPDATE: Iowa censoring pastors? What YOU can do …
Many Iowans are stunned to learn that their state code, coupled with an Iowa Civil Rights Commission guideline, could be used to censor pastors from saying anything at a church […]
Church and State Moment: ‘Piercing’ Iowa’s county courthouses
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning […]
Women wounded by Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
In a 5-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Texas law that required abortion clinics to provide a standard of medical care necessary to protect – and […]
It’s time … to think bigger than Trump
by Bob Vander Plaats Many reports have come out of the meeting that faith leaders held in New York City on June 21 with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. I […]
One year since Obergefell
One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, opining that states should grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The ramifications of that ruling, however, […]
Response to shooting at Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016
The FAMiLY LEADER encourages prayers for the victims, families, and friends of all those impacted by the condemnable act of evil in Orlando this weekend. We echo the statement of […]