Sep 16, 2020
1 in 5 evangelicals reject bible’s teaching on gender: report • President donald trump nominated for nobel peace prize for historic middle east deal • Christian orgs praise new doe regulation to defund universities that violate faith groups’ rights • My faith votes mobilizes churches to host ‘voter registration sunday’ on sept. 20, registering christians to vote in november
Mar 16, 2022
Colorado bill would legalize abortions for all 40 weeks of pregnancy • Congress passes $1.5 trillion consolidated appropriations act • Disney ceo apologizes for not taking 'stronger' stance against florida lgbt bill • Harris county tx finds 10,000 uncounted ballots from primary day
Aug 16, 2023
Maui wildfire now ranks as the fifth deadliest in us history • Ca parents could soon face jail time for speaking out at school board meetings • Many young adults say marriage is an 'outdated tradition' • Trump indictment in georgia puts election challenges and presidential tweets on trial
Jan 16, 2019
The 7 people christians trust more than their pastors • Youngest black legislator elected in west virginia • Today we celebrate religious freedom day • Attorney general nominee william barr’s confirmation hearing
Feb 16, 2022
Indiana city scuttles proposed “conversion therapy” ban • Wisconsin supreme court allows ballot boxes to be banned for april election • Trudeau announces unprecedented action, freezing bank accounts of ‘freedom convoy’ protesters • Durham report: clinton campaign paid to 'infiltrate' trump tower, white house servers
Oct 16, 2019
Turkish invasion kicks off with bloodshed for us allies and christian minority in syria • Kentucky school must remove ‘prayer lockers’ after group says it’s unconstitutional • Lebron under fire after blaming china row on ‘misinformed’ rockets gm • Ca gov. signs law allowing californians living in u.s. illegally to serve on government boards
Jun 16, 2021
Mom who survived mao’s cultural revolution issues warning to school board: ‘crt should have no place in our schools’ • Abortion 'without limitations': 224 democrats back bill eliminating all pro-life laws • Nevada to pay church $175k for legal battle over covid-19 worship restrictions • Biden reaffirms us commitment to nato, alliance calls out russia, china for menacing global security
Nov 16, 2022
In post-roe america, we must change how we think and speak about adoption and foster care • Democrats maintain senate control after victories in nevada, arizona • Biden, china's xi hold first in-person meeting • Post-election thoughts: a message from the ceo
Dec 16, 2020
Tulsi gabbard introduces legislation to ban men from women's sports under title ix • Georgia senate runoffs early voting begins as requests for mail-in ballots top 1 million • Electoral college officially casts majority of votes for biden • Planets will align causing rare 'christmas star' to appear in the sky this december
4 PRAYER PRIORITIES FOR AMERICA IN MAY 2019
While Thursday, May 2, is our National Day of Prayer, we must be vigilant to pray for America consistently and even daily. These are our four major prayer priorities for America in the month of May. Tell your friends, share these prayer points with them, with pastors, and church, business, and educational leaders. Let’s join in clear agreement, visible union, and extraordinary prayer for these priorities during May 2019.
March for Life: From Roe v Wade to Ballot Battles with Jeanne Mancini
In 1973, the Supreme Court sent shockwaves across the nation when it ruled that abortion was constitutional. In 1974, the March for Life began with a group of people who believed in the sanctity of every human life leading the charge. They did not intend the March for Life to become an annual event but, today, the March for Life has been going on for 50 years. What began as a small demonstration has become the largest, longest-running, annual human rights demonstration worldwide. According to Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life, that annual demonstration contributed to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. We recently sat down with Jeanne to discuss Roe v. Wade, everything that has happened since, and the battles for life that are still being fought in states across the nation
We Are All In This Together: How to Encourage and Advise Your Pastor
If Christians desire to radically transform their communities, it is essential that they be connected to a vibrant, thriving church. And a church community will only thrive when there is a healthy relationship between the congregation and its pastor.
The Pastor's Calling and Challenge: Encouragement from Pastor Allen Jackson
There is no doubt about it — ministry in a post-COVID world is difficult. Churches across the nation are closing their doors permanently. Pastors are exhausted and considering leaving the ministry. And the number of people who hold a biblical worldview is decreasing. The state of faith communities in America could seem bleak but there’s more to the story. We recently sat down with Pastor Allen Jackson from World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to discuss the state of pastors and churches in America.
A Prescription to Kill: A Conversation with Dr. Ingrid Skop
Over the last few years, European countries have conducted high-quality studies linking pregnancy outcomes with deaths. They found that a woman is six times as likely to commit suicide in the year following an abortion than following childbirth. Further data illustrates those countries with strict anti-abortion laws—like Poland—have the lowest maternal mortality rates and almost zero abortions. Meanwhile, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate. Dr. Skop has been an obstetrician for over 30 years. Throughout her career, she has seen women who have been harmed by abortion, and now, with a dramatic increase in chemical abortions, even more women are being harmed. We can change course and improve our maternal mortality rates, but if we are going to be effective, we must first understand the issue.
Seize the Opportunity
At My Faith Votes, we encourage you to do three simple things: PRAY, THINK, and ACT. It’s a formula for everyday life, not just for voting. As an opportunity arises, we seek the Lord in prayer, we consult with scripture to follow God’s principles, and then we take action on the opportunity before us, allowing the influence of our faith to be a source for good to those around us.
Unique From Day One
On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, My Faith Votes gathered alongside hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters in Washington DC to stand for life. We marched down Constitution Avenue to the steps of the Supreme Court armed with a new approach to the anti-abortion movement -- pro-life is pro-science.
Lifting Up the Poor
In politics, we hear comparisons between the haves and the have-nots. The wealthy and the poor. The one percent and the lower class. We’ve listened to the calls for wealth redistribution, free college and Medicare for all. And this rhetoric will only continue to increase with 2020 right around the corner.
A Special Event with My Faith Votes Founding Honorary National Chairman, Dr. Ben Carson.
Aug 25, 2021
15 million votes in 2020 election not accounted for, report finds • Taliban say no evacuation extension as g7 meets on afghan crisis • Fda gives full approval to pfizer covid-19 vaccine for ages 16 and up • 60% of adults under 40 say jesus isn’t only way to salvation
Sep 27, 2023
Biden makes border history with most immigrant encounters in august ever recorded • Newsom vetoes controversial gender-identity bill in california • Dallas mayor to switch to gop • Dod support for ukraine will not be hindered by potential government shutdown
Dec 30, 2020
Mass. legislature overrides veto, expands access to abortion • Mcconnell blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, says senate to bring trump requests 'into focus' • Israel heads into 4th election in 2 years after government collapses • Sudan arrests 9 muslim extremists tied to church burnings, threats against churchgoers
Abortion and the Believer
I was shocked when I read the statistics. Research shows that 70 percent of women who get abortions identify as “Christians.” How could this be true? Don’t Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God? Don’t they know what it says about the sanctity of every human life?
Texas Constitutional Amendments 2019
Voters in Texas will decide on ten constitutional amendments this Election Day, November 5. The propositions range from prohibiting personal state income tax from ever being collected to allowing law enforcement animals to stay with their handlers when they retire.
Feb 20, 2019
16 states sue trump over national emergency declaration • Wife of aurora shooting victim pens heartbreaking tribute • National debt tops $22 trillion for the first time • Sbc sexual abuse report, a ‘warning sent from god’
Mar 25, 2020
Planned parenthood refuses to comply with ohio ag's order to stop non-essential abortions • Despite coronavirus, chinese government continues to destroy churches, steal crosses • Government closure of churches during covid-19 is legal if temporary • Trump on house democrats coronavirus relief bill: 'no way i’m signing that deal' with 'green new deal stuff'
May 27, 2020
Planned parenthood snags small business aid • President trump tells governors: 'allow churches and places of worship to open right now' • California doctors warn they’ve seen more deaths to suicide than coronavirus • Rnc launches protectthevote website to highlight election integrity efforts amid coronavirus pandemic
Immigration Solutions or Political Games?
The politics in Washington D.C. are raging at an all-time high. It’s becoming difficult to distinguish between our representatives who serve on Capitol Hill and actors in a drama.
Mar 08, 2023
Fewer than half of americans can name all three branches of government • Lori lightfoot becomes the first chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election • Supreme court seems ready to reject student loan forgiveness • Nc republicans threaten tillis’s gop funds after same-sex marriage vote
Nov 29, 2023
Lack of ‘affirmation’ is child abuse: new biden rule applies transgender standard to foster care • Israel and hamas agree to extend gaza truce by two days, say us, qatar • Javier milei crushes argentine left, becomes world's first libertarian head of state • Overturning roe led to 32k more births
Jun 23, 2021
Supreme court rules 9-0 for catholic social services, can't be forced to violate their faith • In third filibuster, senate gop blocks partisan election overhaul bill • Florida gov. desantis signs bill requiring 'moment of silence' for school prayer • Irs denies tax exemption to christian group, associates bible with gop
Jun 21, 2023
Christians who 'heavily engage' with the bible 'flourish in every domain,' study finds • Supreme court sides with feds, tribes in challenge over american indian adoptions • No one participates in politics more than atheists • Oregon republican walkout ends with parental rights restored and infanticide stopped
SCOTUS WATCH | Jan 18, 2019
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear oral arguments for a total of 11 cases this month.
It’s worth noting Ginsburg is still recovering from a surgery she had on December 21st and has been participating in the court’s consideration of cases from home through briefs and transcripts of the arguments.
Nov 18, 2020
Massachusetts house passes democrat amendment legalizing abortions up to birth • Alito sounds alarm: 'religious liberty is in danger of becoming a second-class right' • Moderna's candidate covid-19 vaccine looks to protect 94.5% of those who get it, trial shows • Stage set for decisive senate races in georgia
Sep 13, 2023
1 in 6 churchgoers have had, paid for or encouraged an abortion, survey finds • New mexico governor’s gun ban draws bipartisan backlash • California passes bill requiring parents to affirm kids’ gender ‘transitions’ • House speaker kevin mccarthy announces formal impeachment inquiry against president biden
Dec 02, 2020
New arkansas bill to criminalize nearly all forms of abortions • Supreme court: pandemic no excuse to discriminate against religious groups • Iran plans ‘calculated’ response after nuclear scientist killed as newspaper calls for revenge on israeli city • 'it's god who touches people's hearts': franklin graham says 1.7 million people accepted christ through this year's bgea efforts
Fate of the Johnson Amendment Soon To Be Decided
Congress will be in conference to negotiate and reconcile the differences in their two tax bills. there is one item faith leaders want to see in the final bill. the abolishment of the Johnson Amendment.
Aug 19, 2020
Appeals court overrules judge's decision in california church case, church meets for sunday services anyway • Trump announces 'historic peace agreement' between israel, uae • Austin city council slashes police funding by $150m, shifts portion of money to fund abortion • Texas judge reverses ‘save james’ decision, gives mom who wants ‘gender transition’ for child all rights
Oct 21, 2020
New data analysis finds 353 counties with 1.8 million more registered voters than eligible citizens • 'digital civil war': media and big tech suppress major news story with damaging email on biden • Amid tumult over constitution, chile watches two churches burn • Christian leaders react to joe biden's support for 8-y-o kids identifying as transgender
Nov 30, 2022
Georgia supreme court reinstates abortion ban • Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support • Chinese police get violent as covid-19 lockdown protests sweep across the country • Do christians know how to vote like christians?
Nov 27, 2019
Teaching our kids history of thanksgiving • Thanksgiving is more than a holiday: it’s meant to change your life • Thanksgiving: new survey says americans dislike cranberry sauce, even turkey but still eat them anyway • On #givingtuesday, equip a christian to vote
Jun 05, 2019
New hampshire abolishes death penalty as lawmakers override governor's veto • Illinois bucks national trend, passes sweeping abortion rights bill, rolls back partial-birth abortion ban • Pastor david platt models how to pray for a president • Virginia beach gunman gave resignation before shooting, was in ‘good standing,’ authorities say
4 Reasons Disengaged Christians Don’t Vote and How to Change That
Two-thirds of Christians vote—obeying Christ’s command to be salt and light in our world. But a significant minority won’t, choosing to hide their heads in the sand and avoid politics rather than bring the light of their Christian influence into the darkened corners of culture. But that’s precisely the environment into which Christ calls us to take the hope of the gospel.
Sep 07, 2022
Over a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to heaven: survey • Inflation and abortion are the biggest motivators for young voters in 2022 • Biden ramps up attacks on ‘maga republicans’ in fiery campaign speech • 21 years later: the spiritual response to 9/11 now and then
Apr 24, 2019
Hong kong pastor facing prison preaches the sermon of his life • Church membership sharply declines over last two decades • College refuses to back down after protests over pence invitation • Easter suicide bombings kill 290 at sri lankan churches and hotels
Presidents' Day
Today we celebrate President’s Day. It’s the month of February when Presidents George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan were born. So on the 3rd Monday of every February, we celebrate all U.S. Presidents, both past and present.May 04, 2022
National day of prayer: praying for america's justice systems • Supreme court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows • Mayorkas testifies dhs is creating 'disinformation governance board' • Biden eyes long-awaited student debt relief starting at $10,000 per borrower
Jul 06, 2022
Number of americans who believe in god dips to new low: gallup • Arizona pushes most expansive education savings account program in the us • Today’s fight for religious freedom • Eighty-nine house representatives introduce ‘transgender bill of rights’
Sep 21, 2022
General election early voting starts this week • Arrests along u.s.-mexico border top 2 million a year for the first time • Mississippi first, new york last in ranking of religious liberty in the states • A conversation with lt. col. allen west (ret): what’s at stake
Pray for America: National Day of Prayer on May 4
Our nation will only stand strong when we kneel in submission before God. On this National Day of Prayer, let’s remember that prayer and fasting are not reserved for diplomats and politicians in Washington DC. Only an authentic and humble pursuit of prayer in every community, school, and home will revive the Church and bring blessing upon the nation. - My Faith Votes
Empowered to Take Action
Sound the alarm! The train has left the station and teeters on the edge of a deep canyon as it speeds down a wobbly track. Our stomachs feel queasy and our palms sweat as we round another bend. Oh no! Fear grips us as we see that the bridge ahead is out! We try to get the attention of the engineer, but we see that he is asleep at the controls. What can we do?