Tag Archives: marriage

Father Matters

Posted on June 15, 2011 by disciplenations

Kudos to Marvin Olasky for his recent post at Townhall affirming that the numbers bear out the truth that one essential part of welfare reform is marriage. New York Times welfare specialist Jason DeParle said the “biggest surprise” to him as … Continue reading →

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Must Read: Manhattan Declaration

Posted on November 20, 2009 by disciplenations

This just in. You may want to consider supporting this effort with your signature. Today a group of prominent Christian clergy, ministry leaders and scholars released the Manhattan Declaration, which addresses the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty.  … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words: Redefining Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 15, 2008 by disciplenations

Today, over 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce.  Could the skyrocketing divorce rates and broken lives left in their wake be caused, in part, by the redefinition of marriage from a legal and religious contract instituted by … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words: Redefining Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 12, 2008 by disciplenations

My friend and mentor Darrow Miller speaks of the power of words to shape culture.  “When God spoke,” Darrow is fond of saying, “He created the universe.  When man, who is made in God’s image, speaks, he creates culture.”  Our … Continue reading →

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