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Child Abuse By Another Name
James Younger, a seven-year-old boy, has become a court mandated girl.
In none other than Dallas, Texas, 11 jurors awarded sole custody of James Younger and his twin, Jude, to their mother, who insists against all evidence to the contrary, that James is really a girl. Though the jury’s decision was then walked back by the presiding judge to allow both parents a say in medical decision-making, it was still a stunning revelation that a jury could come to a near-unanimous decision that it is in a child’s best interests to be raised as if he were the opposite sex. The case also uncovers one of the more chilling aspects of “gender”: If someone can choose to be something other than their sex, then what’s to stop someone else from choosing for you? In a video posted online, a three-year-old James Younger is asked by his father, “Who told you you’re a girl?” to which James answers, “Mommy.”
Read the whole piece by MFC's Emily Zinos at First Things
What's in Decline: Christianity, or a Parody of It?
For the past ten years, Pew Research Center has been observing the decline in religion in the US. Last week they released their findings under the headline, “In the U.S., Declines of Christianity Continues at a Rapid Pace.” Pew found that the number of Christians in the U.S. had dropped by 12% in the past decade, while the religiously unaffiliated share of the population increased by 17%.
Pew is right in noting that this is a significant decline to have taken place in only ten years, and an understanding and awareness of this trend matters. The declining number of people identifying as Christians has implications for believers. However, as we think about these numbers, we must never lose sight of the fact that the power of the gospel is not dependent on cultural trends. Pew’s findings are an urgent reminder that the people around us are lost and hurting, and this should motivate us to act with urgency, compassion, and concern.
Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold at The Family Beacon.
LOVE MAKES ROOM: Together for Good Benefit Gala - November 1, 2019
Together for Good creates pathways for the local church to come alongside vulnerable children and families in Christ-centered ministry. On Nov. 1, we’ll tell you our story, which is best told through the stories of the families we love and support.
Together for Good warmly invites you to a Benefit Gala.
Friday, November 1, 2019
JW Marriott Mall of America
6:30PM Cocktail Reception | 7:30PM Dinner & Program
Live Music and Dancing Following the Program
Cocktail Attire
Purchase Tickets Here
Together for Good creates pathways for the local church to come alongside vulnerable children and families in Christ-centered ministry.
Passionate about Strengthening Marriages in Your Church? Attend an Upcoming Marriage Roundtable!
Passionate about seeing marriages strengthened in your church and among your friends? Join other Marriage Champions by attending an upcoming Marriage Roundtable to be encouraged and equipped.
Marriage Roundtables are small groups of Marriage Champions from different churches. They are a place for people to regularly share what’s happening with marriage ministry in their churches and receive feedback on challenges, questions, or concerns they’re facing in their work to strengthen marriages. If you’re involved with premarital education, mentoring, couples’ small groups, marriage classes, or other marriage strengthening efforts, consider attending an upcoming Marriage Roundtable of Marriage Champions at one of the following locations.
- Thursday, November 14: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, 11:30 am to 1 pm
- Thursday, December 5: Hope Lutheran Church, 5200 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, noon to 1:30 pm
- Thursday, December 5: River Valley Church, 12345 Portland Ave S, Burnsville, 11:30 am to 1 pm
If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to Tom at [email protected] because space is limited. Each Roundtable is limited to a dozen people to ensure everybody can participate. So, don’t wait! Let us know if you’d like to attend an upcoming Marriage Roundtable. For questions or more information email Tom or call him at 612.600.3136.
The Marriage Roundtables are sponsored by Forever Adventure, a nonprofit organization seeking to help spark a marriage movement by raising up Marriage Champions in our churches and communities.
Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
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.
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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