by Bob Vander Plaats The Iowa GOP chairman “shamed” me to the readers of the Des Moines Register and to the people of Iowa for holding presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, […]
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Branstad’s Bible proclamation ‘unconstitutional’? Two perspectives
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is under fire over a recent proclamation encouraging Iowans to read the Bible. Some are calling Branstad’s action unconstitutional. But is it really? The FAMiLY LEADER’s […]
Governor Branstad, protect our children!
On Friday, President Obama and his administration put the safety and privacy of every child in America at risk. His Department of Education issued new “guidance” mandating schools that receive […]
Obama’s transgender bathroom mandate is worse than you think
On May 13, the Obama administration issued an edict to all U.S. schools requiring they open bathrooms according to self-proclaimed gender identity instead of biological sex … or risk lawsuit […]
What happened to that bill? Recapping the Iowa Legislature
While most of the news cycle was dominated by presidential politics, important things were happening in Des Moines. Yet now the session is concluded. Here’s a quick breakdown of key […]
Special program about my son Lucas
My son Lucas was born 23 years ago with severe disabilities. The doctors say he will never walk, and barring a miracle, he will never talk. But the miracle … […]
Get a fresh start on your family’s faith, and begin a reformation!
by Chris Nitzschke Springtime abounds with new beginnings. The grass begins to grow again, flowers are freshly blooming, and those warm, long days grace God’s green Earth after a long […]
New! Check out the April 2016 newsletter
Like “The Wizard of Oz” or that red, Mustang convertible, some things just look better in full color. Check out the all-new, full-color TFL newsletter by clicking here! Included in […]
“A kindergarten class killed every 2 days in our state”
As the Iowa Legislature debates whether taxpayers will be compelled to continue giving millions of dollars annually to abortion providers and advocates, a powerful voice of conscience has risen on […]
Iowa House votes for women’s health, cuts funding to Planned Parenthood
Thank you, Rep. Sandy Salmon and Iowa House Republicans, for standing up for taxpayers, women, and children! Read KCCI’s article about Wednesday’s House-approved budget here. For years, Iowans have been […]
Road trip for revival with the Newsboys!
by Darla Vander Plaats 2,328 miles in 5 days, plus three concerts! That’s a road trip! The FAMiLY LEADER’s Ashley, Kathy, and Darla set out on March 30 for Montgomery, […]
What makes this Summit so different?
The 5th annual Family Leadership Summit may just be the most powerful, culture-impacting Summit yet. Inspired, in part, by the exhortation to “think bigger” at the March 21 Holy Week […]