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Welcome to The Family Beacon from Minnesota Family Council! We're
keeping YOU informed on life, family, and religious freedom issues in
Minnesota and nationwide! Click on the bullet points to read this
week's top stories, or scroll down to read more.

* Is more violence coming? Pray for peace

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* New evidence that abortion bans save lives

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* Supreme Court halts mail-order abortions

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* What can we expect from a Biden Administration?

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* Holding fast to the Word of Life: a Bible reading plan for 2021

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Is More Violence Coming? Pray for Peace!

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 As the days count down to the presidential inauguration on
January 20th,the FBI believes

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that there are credible threats of violence in St. Paul, Washington
D.C., and in state capitals around the country this weekend. The
anti-government Boogaloo group has reportedly been scouting law
enforcement arrangements at the Capitol in St. Paul. Security has been
ramped up. National Guardsmen from Minnesota will be on patrol to keep
people safe - some in St. Paul, and some in Washington D.C.

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The atmosphere is, in some ways, reminiscent of last summer, when
widespread riots also led to Minnesota's National Guard being
called up.

In the midst of hatred, violence, and division, where can we turn?

First and foremost, let us pray. Let us pray for peace in our nation,
and peace in our hearts, and peace with our neighbors. Let us remember
that "the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of
God" (James 1:20), that we are called to "pursue what
makes for peace" (Romans 14:19), and to practice
"citizenship worthy of the Gospel of Christ" (Philippians
1:27).

Will you join us in praying for peace? Will you pray with us that
cooler heads will prevail and that all those seeking to bring violence
to our nation will be thwarted?

We serve a God who is our strength and refuge, and who hears us when
we call upon Him (1 John 5:15).

Read and share this encouragemeng at The Family Beacon!

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More Proof that Abortion Bans Save Lives

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Contrary to the abortion lobby's claims, laws restricting
abortions really do decrease abortion rates and recent research coming
out of Texas confirms this. A recent study that was presented by the
media and the

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abortion industry as "proof" that a temporary
abortion ban led to increased second-trimester abortion rates once the
ban was lifted actually showed that abortion rates declined due to the
ban.
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During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Texas governor Greg Abbott issued an
order putting non-essential and non-urgent medical procedures on hold,
including most abortions. A recently released study argued that this
move led to an increase in second-trimester abortions after the fact,
citing the fact that second-trimester abortions increased by 61% once
the ban was lifted. However, as Michael J. New pointed out at

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National Review

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, a closer look at the evidence tells a different story. 

New points out that the study shows that significantly fewer
second-trimester abortions took place in February and March of 2020
than February and March of the previous year and that the total number
of second-trimester abortions from February to May had decreased
compared to 2019. Far from increasing abortion rates, Texas's
ban reduced the number of second trimester abortions performed in
Texas in the spring of 2020. Not only that, but the number of
abortions performed on Texas women in other states decreased by 8%,
calling into question the claim that women will simply travel out of
state to get an abortion when it is banned in their state.

Lives were saved because of Governor Abbott's decision to halt
abortion during the COVID-19 lockdowns. This is good news for Texas,
and is also an important reminder that abortion bans work! (. . .
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 Supreme Court Halts Mail-Order Abortions 

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On January 13th, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court reinstated FDA
regulations on the abortion pill, reversing a lower court's
decision to waive FDA regulations and allow mail-order abortions
during COVID-19.

Last year, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion
advocates demanded that FDA safety regulations on the abortion pill be
suspended, arguing that they were unduly burdensome. The abortion pill
regimen is regulated under the FDA's Risk Evaluation Mitigation
Strategy (REMS) protocol. Under this protocol, a chemical abortion
cannot be obtained without a physical examination, and the first of
the two pills must be taken in the presence of a physician. In July,
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang accepted the abortion
lobby's demands and waived the FDA's in-person
requirement, disregarding the safety of women.

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The abortion pill takes the life of an unborn child and does so in a
way that is exceptionally dangerous to the child's mother. Last
year, a study found that the abortion pill is four times more
dangerous than surgical abortion, and yet, the abortion industry
downplays this fact. In the 20 years that it has been legal in the
U.S., thousands of women have suffered from complications, and 24
women have died from the abortion pill regimen.

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Waiving the in-person requirement only adds to the risks of the
abortion pill. Without a medical examination, it cannot be verified
that the gestational age of the baby is not more than 10 weeks or that
the pregnancy is not ectopic, nor can the doctor verify whether the
woman is Rh negative or positive. "In any of these cases,"
reports Live Action News, "taking the abortion pill poses a
potential health risk to the woman, including the possibility of
future pregnancy loss, hysterectomy, and death." (. . . CONTINUE
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What will a Biden Administration Look Like?

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On Wednesday, January 6th, Congress certified Joe Biden's
election to the US Presidency. Naturally, this raises the question:
What will the Biden administration look like?

To be sure, the next four years promise to be much like the Obama
years. However, the national mood is much different. And, because the
House will be controlled by Democrats and the Senate is split 50-50,
Congressional leadership (such as Nancy Pelosi) will be likely to push
for very left-leaning proposals.

What's on the agenda of Biden and the Left? Here's our
best analysis.

The Hyde Amendment

Since 1976, the federal Hyde amendment has prevented taxpayer dollars
from funding most abortions in government programs like Medicaid. It
is responsible for many lives saved and taxpayer dollars prevented
from funding abortion.

Since 2016, the Democrat Party has included the repeal of the Hyde
Amendment in its national platform. Their goal is to implement
taxpayer funding of abortion nationwide. While Joe Biden had
historically been a longtime supporter of the Hyde Amendment, he
flip-flopped in a 2020 election year appeal to his liberal base and he
now supports its repeal - essentially advocating for publicly
funded abortion. (. . . CONTINUE READING)

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Holding Fast to the Word of Life: A Bible Reading Plan for 2021

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It's the New Year! My team and I are rejoicing in God's
goodness to us in many ways in the year now behind us, despite the
extraordinary challenges and disruptions we've all faced, as we
look ahead to what He has in store for us in 2021.

Many contemplate what's ahead this year, including inevitable
challenges and difficulties, with anxiety or even dread. But not us.
There are definitely challenges for us, like everyone else, but we
view them as opportunities to "shine as lights in the world,
holding fast to the word of life", something the world around us
desperately needs (Philippians 2:15-16).

But here's the thing about shining as lights in a world that
urgently needs that light: we shine as long as, and only as long as,
we hold fast to God's Word, "the word of life." If
we're holding fast, we're shining; if we're not
holding fast, we're not shining. It's that simple.

So what's involved in "holding fast to the word"? In
my devotions this morning I saw an answer to that question in Psalm 1.
You know how it starts - "Blessed is the man who walks not
in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor
sits in the seat of scoffers" (v. 1). (. . . CONTINUE READING)

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RECLAIM IT: Virtual Conference - February 13

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 From the event organizers:

Our goal is to help LGBTQ-identified individuals understand who they
really are; that they are image-bearers of Almighty God. He doesn't
make mistakes, and He created two sexes for a purpose...We will help
you reach LGBTQ-identified individuals with information that they
likely haven't heard. This conference also delivers a message of hope
for parents with LGBTQ-identified children. 

It is only in Christ, our children, our families, and the Church will
discover their TRUE IDENTITY. We want to help you Reclaim IT!

Tickets $50-$75. Click here to register now for this virtual event!

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 Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend

Get your copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide! 
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The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences
transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play
a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community. 

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Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts
with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and
invite a friend to do the same! 
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contentious election to the challenges ahead, we need your support now
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