Slow News Week A Boon For Captain Obvious

The news has been relatively slow for the Des Moines Register overā€¦

An Update on Pro-Life Legislation in Iowa This Year

2013 has not been a good year for pro-life legislation in the Iowa Legislature this year, and we face further battles on Medicaid funding and expansion.

Why Christian Radio?

Christian radio is effective at reaching younger generations with the Gospel so it is imperative that we encourage this medium and support them financially.

Watching Education Reform at the Iowa Statehouse

How are non-public schools impacted by Iowa Governor Terry Branstadā€™s education reform bill and what is being done on school choice at the Iowa Statehouse.

Amusing Church Marketing

There is a real lack of amusing church marketing mainly because churches shouldnā€™t be invested in marketing. An Ohio churchā€™s attempt did fill the void.

The Salvation Army on Abortion

With The Salvation Army having such a weak position on abortion why should Christians give money to them when other organizations do similar work.

How Then Should We Advocate?

As Christians when involved in grassroots activism or lobbying how should we advocate? Here are five things we should do and five things we should avoid.

Strange Events at a Good Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Banquet

Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition held their Annual ā€œFriends of the Family Banquetā€ at Iowa State Fairgrounds Saturday, October 27.

Arminianism and Calvinism: Total Depravity vs. Free Will

A comparison of Arminianism and Calvinism first looks at the Calvinist doctrine of total depravity in contrast to the Arminian doctrine of free will.

Why Politics and History Do Not Mix

Those who donā€™t learn from history are bound to repeat it. Welcome to politics.

Uniting a Fractured Republican Party

There is an ongoing civil war within the Republican Party. How does one bring social conservatives, moderates, and libertarians together?

Iowa Right to Life Legislative Wrap-up

By Eric Goranson & Norm Pawlewski The Iowa House Republicans were unableā€¦

Backward Sovereignty

If you were to ask most Americans what the highest level ofā€¦

Rick Santorum and the Palmetto Freedom Forum

As the Iowa Director of the American Principles Project, Iā€™m very proudā€¦

Christians In Politics

Few would dispute that power corrupts.  The kind of power wielded byā€¦

Terry Branstadā€™s Education Summit: A Good Start, Now Let The Hard Work Begin

During Iowa Governor Terry Branstadā€™s Education Summit, I was struck by theā€¦