Do you remember the 1983 movie War Games? It starred a very young Matthew Broderick and was a fictional look at what we today would call AI. Broderick's character was a teenager and a gifted hacker, primarily using his computer skills to improve his poor grades in the school's system. Until one day, he carelessly hacked into a federal government computer system, accessing WOPR (War Operational Plan Response). He was delighted when the computer bot spoke to him, calling itself

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

Homeschooling used to have a real public relations problem. Too many times in the past, these close-knit families were falsely stereotyped as ill-adjusted, hyper-religious, poorly educated – and, oh, yeah, lacking in socialization. Nonsense! They were outlandish claims even then – and thankfully now, these absurd charges have almost entirely fallen by the wayside. Good riddance! So, what about you? Are you already a home educator? Do you want to homeschool? We believe it’s t

Transgender ideology, indoctrination, lack of education, CRT, DEI, SEL and perverted sex education classes. It’s no wonder parents are fed up with the public school system! While school board meetings were once sleepy and uneventful, you’ve likely noticed they’ve received a lot more media coverage as outraged parents flood the meetings in defense of their children. Perhaps you’ve thought about wanting to speak up, as well, but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe the thoug

Psychologists, doctors, and even many TED Talkers agree on one thing. They’ve been banging the drum for years about the dangers of too much time spent with screens and the “scroll.” As moms, we know the lure of that hand-held glow as more information surfaces about its ill effects on young minds. What are we supposed to do? With the deceptive draw toward excessive gaming, social media, and those 15-second dopamine hits, it’s up to us to set the boundaries in our families with

Let’s face it. Life is stressful. Sometimes, we do a good job coping; other times, we find ourselves…well, not ourselves . We all face emotional setbacks, and the question is, how should you approach it? Is it a passing sadness (the blues), a dry and disappointing season (the blahs), or something worse? I should mention that my definition of the blues and the blahs are my own. No clinician is involved – so bear that in mind. It’s just a way to look at some differences and way