When someone’s trying to sell you something, listen to the words they use. What sounds really good usually comes with strings attached, extra risks, and baggage you soon wish you could get rid of—like a ‘time-share’! Remember those?

The time is now to start finding good candidates! Who do you see at school board meetings or the state legislature, making excellent points and holding administration accountable? Who is passionate about American ideals, and who is an effective leader? Is it someone in your Legislative District? Is it a friend, co-worker or someone you keep hearing about? Is it you?

I heard one radio caller today define the current cultural/political/corporate debate as a choice between two opposite ways of viewing the world. There are two main Teams--each with a different motivation, and guided by opposite foundational ‘rules’:

“The Law of Love & Truth” and the “Law of Loathing & Lies”

The distinction is both philosophical and religious, with very real practical results.

This week we share inspiring and challenging words to church-goers and those faithfully trying to follow God. From a recent blog post by Dutch Sheets called “Give Him 15”:

Samuel Adams, one of America’s great Founders - who being dead yet speaks - has a message for those who think the church should stay out of government affairs: “Our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty."(1)

Sometimes kind and caring people get fooled by those who use their compassion for political posturing. If YOU CARE, you must pay attention. Remember the adage, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”.

Progressives are the true misogynists-- celebrating ‘Women’s History Month’, while degrading women in schools, sports and work. President Biden’s White House declared March 2023 for women, but their side reduces women to manipulatable tokens for political advantage.

This week’s guest blog is by Patrick Wood, Director of Citizens for Free Speech, in response to this year’s two-week summit taught at Brophy College Preparatory: “Truth & Disinformation”. Given Brophy’s definition of what results from ‘disinformation’, there are assumptions and a clear political bias pre-programmed from the outset: “Disinformation has been a destabilizing force at the center of many issues in our world — the Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. election disputes, the 2021 Capitol Insurrection, the Covid-19 pandemic, partisan gridlock, the rise in hate crimes and numerous mass shootings, to name just a few.”

Last week we featured the SUSD and PVUSD meetings, but sadly we were vastly outnumbered at both. Even so, the logic and data are on our side. The few who spoke up against the racist, divisive curricula of ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ (DEI,) bravely and selflessly fought for our kids. YOU CAN do this too. But even if you just come to watch and support--we need you!

This week is the annual March for Life, defending life in all stages--especially the dignity and protection of the millions of babies and moms at risk in crisis pregnancy. Many who are angry or frustrated with pro-life advocates really don’t understand what they do.

We’re grateful for Debi Vandenboom, Director of Dream Life pro-life ministries at Dream City Church, Member of Choices Board of Directors, and Advisor for Arizona Women of Action Life Action Team.

When our great state shows off during major events like the Super Bowl and the Waste Management Open, more people will want to move here. It’s not just about the weather and the friendly people, though. We remain one of the strongest states to thrive in economically, based on real gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income.

This week we’re sharing the press release from Arizona’s Freedom Caucus and Senator Jake Hoffman, who so powerfully makes the case for why Arizona Women of Action stands up for strong education. We want a system that serves families, students and teachers—not unions, bloated spending and political interests:

Last week, the Arizona Freedom Caucus announced its opposition to overriding the voter-approved Aggregate Expenditure Limit (AEL) unless systemic reforms are made to benefit students, families and teachers.

spoke with a Peoria mom last year who was outraged at what her child was learning in school. The homework included sexually explicit curriculum, assignments asking children for their pronouns, and so much more. She wanted her voice to be heard but had no idea where to begin. So she started researching, learning the rules, and attending school board meetings. She believed so strongly in her convictions that eventually she decided to run for school board. This Peoria mom EMPOWERED herself.

Don’t let the calendar fool you. This is an election year, and on the ballot is something even more pivotal than WHO wins the seats of the 2024 federal, state and local elections. What’s at stake is WHAT fills the hearts and minds of citizens. Cast the right vision, and you won’t need to target them as ‘voters’. You’ll already have Advocates and Ambassadors for Americanism.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. embodies the vision of the quintessential “American Dream”. His beliefs were profoundly “American” at their core. Maybe that’s why many on the left are distorting his legacy by teaching children to equate him with the “Black Lives Matter” movement.

During the 2021-22 school year I’d been hearing about parents finding books and materials at their children’s school on gender identity. I thought that would never happen at my kids’ school. We live in Chandler, part of Chandler Unified School District (CUSD80). Our district ranks an A+, as well as our school, Carlson Elementary. Andy Morgan, the principal, was fairly new in his role, and I had always thought he did a good job.

We’ve said goodbye to 2022. We’re putting away the decorations while vowing to lose those pounds from all that cheese and dessert in December. Now it’s time to take stock and look ahead-- for our families, our Arizona, and our country.

Be encouraged! Things may seem bleak in education, politics and culture, but we can look back on 2022 and see we’ve actually changed the tide in Arizona. Many of you were not involved at all in the public square a few years ago. How our lives have changed! Each of you have a powerful role on a Team to Save The World (like The Avengers)! What’s YOUR Superpower?

I watched a school board meeting where the public was given time to speak on the woke curricula, and lack of transparency. One after another angry parent went to the podium and ranted. Many were right on, and I was yelling, “YESS!” after their testimony.

If we’re going to find the vision and heart necessary to revive Americanism, now is the time to learn from mistakes and successes in the last election.

History has shown that if the Church remains silent and shirks her responsibility to instill and guard godly values in our community, we ultimately will become captive and silenced by spiritual forces that work through those who oppose God’s Spirit and His truth.