Life permeates our world. It is the pulsing force that makes us different from every other point in the galaxy. We sometimes note that art imitates life , or that we are in the prime of life . Who doesn’t love being called the life of the party ? And as conservatives, we firmly believe in the right to life . Life is sacred. God fashioned it as the essence of growth and flourishing on our big blue ball. And for those of us who are believers in Jesus, we know the promise of a

The easy answer: no. Let's look at why. American values we know. Liberty, individual rights, ownership, equality, self-governance, family, and the freedom to exercise one's faith as they choose. When we try to similarly define the values of Sharia law, it gets a bit more dicey. We won't paint Muslims with a broad brush. A few Muslim nations have more freedom and personal rights. In contrast, others keep their citizenry under the strong thumb of dictatorial rule. Just li

Have you noticed something missing? You won’t hear about it in the news. It’s been scrubbed from history books and called a “myth” in too many schools. “It” is the faith of our Founding Fathers – and it’s one of the best-kept secrets these days. Moms, you know about the founding documents, letters, and journals packed with faith-filled clues and quotes. Those records even recount outright miracles throughout America’s story. An internet search of “faith of America’s found

There's something about the way we celebrate in America. It can be over-the-top in color, creativity, flair - and often in scope. Others may accuse us of sometimes overdoing things a bit, but it's how we roll in the land of the free, home of the brave. We won't apologize for our massive balloons careening down 6 th Avenue on Thanksgiving morning as enthusiastic volunteers grip ropes with all they've got as an unexpected wind gust threatens disaster. It's the perfect mix of f

The whole Valentine's Day thing got off to a really rocky start. It was the day its namesake, a Roman priest, was executed. As we feverishly prepare cards and candy for a daughter's 2 nd grade party, munch conversation hearts, or drop a hundred bucks on roses and candy, it's worth considering that this is the way the world decided to commemorate St. Valentine's death day , decapitated on February 14, around 270 BC. Why St. Valentine? For starters, Rome had a long history of

The dramatic exploitation of empathy is the most lethal weapon currently in the Left’s arsenal. They have learned that playing on feelings is an effective way to gain control over the public. They highlight images of suffering, often skewing or presuming facts not present to stir hearts and change minds. Though this tactic is center stage right now, it’s not new. Democrats, politicians, teachers, and officials, along with a compliant mainstream media, have been manipulating t

Consider school permission slips. I remember these field trip forms sort of wrinkled or bent after being crushed amid the jumble of my child's backpack. Without your signature on that form, there is no way your kid is going to the art museum, the planetarium, or the zoo. It has to be signed, emergency contacts listed, and sometimes even the name of the family doctor. For your child, it is a ticket to a day away from the classroom on a potentially wonderful adventure with clas

Do we really need new ideas to fix America’s schools? In a culture that often drifts away from clear logic and common sense, even the most straightforward solutions can start to sound radical. The time-tested structures grounded in sound judgment and solid data — the ones that consistently deliver results for students — somehow feel unfashionable in today’s debate. So, c an public education be saved? Should it be saved? We would like to think there is hope for the future