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August 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: John 5

Bible Reading August 9, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: John 5 Reflection Questions: 1. Why were the Jews seeking to kill Jesus (see v. 18)?2. What will happen when those who are in their graves hear the voice of the Son of God (see vv. …

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August 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Red Hats and Red Lines: Why the MAGA House Must Not Divide over Israel

Washington Stand August 8, 2025 Red Hats and Red Lines: Why the MAGA House Must Not Divide over Israel by Tony Perkins The political grapevine in Washington has been buzzing with voices from the isolationist wing of the Right - voices eager to distance …

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August 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: John 4

Bible Reading August 8, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: John 4 Reflection Questions: 1. What did Jesus offer the woman at the well in Samaria (see vv. 7-15)? 2. What did Jesus say was His "food" (see vv. 31-38)? Lox and bagels Roas…

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August 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM

'A Legal Pathway for Predators': Outrage Grows over Calif. Bill Threatening Parental Rights

Washington Stand August 7, 2025 'A Legal Pathway for Predators': Outrage Grows over Calif. Bill Threatening Parental Rights by Dan Hart Widespread outrage is growing over a proposed bill currently moving through the California legislature, which experts…

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August 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Bible Reading: John 2-3

Bible Reading August 7, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: John 2-3 Reflection Questions: 1. Why did John refer to Jesus's miracle at the wedding as a "sign" (see 2:1-11)? 2. What must happen before a person can see the kingdom of God …

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August 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Explaining the Texas Redistricting Drama

Washington Stand August 6, 2025 Explaining the Texas Redistricting Drama by Joshua Arnold Drama in the Lone Star State has spread across all 50, as the Texas House has issued arrest warrants for the state's Democratic lawmakers, who have fled as far awa…

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August 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM

A million abortions. 630,000 by pill. It is time to act.

Alert Sign FRC's petition to end the abortion drug trafficking crisis. August 6, 2025 Dear John, What we're facing today isn't just poor policy -- it's a spiritual crisis that threatens the very soul of our nation. In just the past two years, over one million ab…

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August 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Bible Reading: John 1

Bible Reading August 6, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: John 1 Reflection Questions: 1. Who is identified as God and became flesh (see vv. 1-14)?2. What was the mission of the Lamb of God according to John the Baptist (see v. 29)?Find t…

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August 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM

New Hampshire Enacts Protections for Minors from Gender Transition Surgeries, Hormones

Washington Stand August 5, 2025 New Hampshire Enacts Protections for Minors from Gender Transition Surgeries, Hormones by Joshua Arnold New Hampshire became the first New England state to protect minors from all gender transition procedures when Governo…

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August 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 15-16

Bible Reading August 5, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 15-16 Reflection Questions: 1. In the midst of the darkness, Jesus cried out from the cross what Old Testament Scripture (see 15:33-35)?Psalm 22:1Psalm 31:5Isaiah 53:3-12None …

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August 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM

PERKINS: Biden Policy Fuels Abortion Increase in Trump Era

Washington Stand August 4, 2025 PERKINS: Biden Policy Fuels Abortion Increase in Trump Era by Tony Perkins When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the infamous Roe v. Wade decision, Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, declared: "We now overru…

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August 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 14

Bible Reading August 4, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 14 Reflection Questions: 1. What was the signal Judas gave the religious leaders to identify Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane (vv. 43-45)?Called out His namePointed to HimKis…

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August 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Sunday Reflections: Mark 6-13

Bible Reading August 3, 2025 This week's Stand on the Word readings: Mark 6-13 Reflection Questions: 1) What passage uniquely spoke to you this week?2) What insights did you gain about God?3) What application might this have to what is happening in the world …

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August 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 13

Bible Reading August 2, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 13 Reflection Questions: 1. What did Jesus describe as some of the "birth pains" before the great Tribulation commences with the appearance of the antichrist, the "abominatio…

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August 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Summer in the Swamp: Thune's Plan to 'Grind Down' Democrats

Washington Stand August 1, 2025 Summer in the Swamp: Thune's Plan to 'Grind Down' Democrats by Suzanne Bowdey The only thing that's harder to beat than the heat in D.C. is the clock. While senators try to plow through nominees on their side of the Capit…

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August 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 11-12

Bible Reading August 1, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 11-12 Reflection Questions: 1. When Jesus cleared the temple of merchants and money-changers, what Old Testament Scriptures did He quote as rationale for His actions (see 11…

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July 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM

N.C. Legislature Enacts Gender Clarity, Protects Women, Children, and Parental Rights in Veto Overri

Washington Stand July 31, 2025 N.C. Legislature Enacts Gender Clarity, Protects Women, Children, and Parental Rights in Veto Override by Joshua Arnold The North Carolina legislature on Tuesday successfully overrode Governor Josh Stein's (D) veto to enac…

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July 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 10

Bible Reading July 31, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 10 Reflection Questions: 1. When asked a potential "gotcha" question by the religious leaders about divorce, what did Jesus communicate was God's original intention for human…

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July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM

He wouldn't lie. So they fired him.

FRC Pastor Luke Ash stood for truth -- and the cancel culture struck. Will you stand with him? Dear John, We all had hoped that the cancel culture was dead, but unfortunately, it's alive and well. Three weeks ago, Luke Ash was fired from his job at a public library in Baton Roug…

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July 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Baptist Leaders Lean on Trump to Enforce Federal Law on Abortion Pill

Washington Stand July 30, 2025 Baptist Leaders Lean on Trump to Enforce Federal Law on Abortion Pill by Suzanne Bowdey While pro-lifers continue to cheer the closure of major abortion hubs around the country, Planned Parenthood's brick-and-mortar hardsh…

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July 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 9

Bible Reading July 30, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 9 Reflection Questions: 1. What did the voice from heaven command the disciples who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus (see vv. 1-9)?Build three tents or tabernaclesHonor M…

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July 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Will the Transgender Consensus Hold?

Washington Stand July 29, 2025 Will the Transgender Consensus Hold? by Chuck Donovan Is the battle over the participation of men in women's sports, over the incarceration of men with women in U.S. prisons, over the presence of men in women's lavatories …

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July 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 7-8

Bible Reading July 29, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 7-8 Reflection Questions: 1. What did Jesus say that the religious leaders valued above God's commandments (see 7:1-13)?2. After Peter made the inspired confession that Jesus i…

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July 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM

Reminder: Pastor fired from library for refusing to use preferred pronouns

Alerts July 25, 2025 Dear John, Will you stand with Pastor Luke? Did you ever think you could be standing in the unemployment line because you used the "wrong" pronouns? Fired for no other reason than refusing to submit to the Left's make-believe world? It…

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July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Johnson: Dems Had These Files for Years and Never Mentioned the Word 'Epstein'

Washington Stand July 28, 2025 Johnson: Dems Had These Files for Years and Never Mentioned the Word 'Epstein' by Suzanne Bowdey Nobody likes putting in overtime, but in Congress - a body allergic to five-day work weeks - the idea of sticking around for …

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July 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 6

Bible Reading July 28, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 6 Reflection Questions: 1. Why was John the Baptist beheaded (see vv. 14-29)?He called out Herod for taking his brother's wife, Herodias.Herodias held it against him and wanted…

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July 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Sunday Reflections: Luke 22-24; Mark 1-5

Bible Reading July 27, 2025 This week's Stand on the Word readings: Luke 22-24; Mark 1-5 Reflection Questions: 1) What passage uniquely spoke to you this week?2) What insights did you gain about God?3) What application might this have to what is happening in …

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July 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 5

Bible Reading July 26, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 5 Reflection Questions: 1. After Jesus delivered the man possessed by the "Legion" of demons, what did Jesus want Him to do next (see vv. 1-20)? Leave his friends and family …

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July 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM

The Epstein Files, Transparency, and Trust

Washington Stand July 25, 2025 PERKINS: The Epstein Files, Transparency, and Trust by Tony Perkins "Promises made, promises kept" became a hallmark of the first Trump administration - and for many Americans, it set the expectation for his second term. B…

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July 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 4

Bible Reading July 25, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 4 Reflection Questions: 1. In His parable of the sower (see vv. 1-9), what interpretations did Jesus give to the different kinds of soils (people) on which the seed, the gospel…

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July 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Pastor fired from library for refusing to use preferred pronouns

Alerts July 24, 2025 Dear John, Will you stand with Pastor Luke? Did you ever think you could be standing in the unemployment line because you used the "wrong" pronouns? Fired for no other reason than refusing to submit to the Left's make-believe world? It…

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July 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Congress Must Investigate, Expose the Left's Taxpayer-Funded NGO Complex

Washington Stand July 24, 2025 Congress Must Investigate, Expose the Left's Taxpayer-Funded NGO Complex by Mark Tapscott Billions of taxpayer dollars were awarded during Joe Biden's presidency to radical, far-left non-profit groups that used the funds t…

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July 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 2-3

Bible Reading July 24, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 2-3 Reflection Questions: 1. To what lengths did the friends of the paralyzed man go to get him to Jesus (see 2:1-12)?2. Why did Jesus's brothers and mother come to Capernaum t…

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July 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Docs: Biden DOJ Worked Overtime Seeking 'Federal Hook' to Investigate Parents

Washington Stand July 23, 2025 Docs: Biden DOJ Worked Overtime Seeking 'Federal Hook' to Investigate Parents at School Board Meetings by Joshua Arnold Newly revealed internal communications from the U.S. Department of Justice show in full technicolor ho…

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July 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Mark 1

Bible Reading July 23, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Mark 1 Reflection Questions: 1. What were the basics of Jesus's message (see vv. 14-15)? The time is fulfilled. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel. A…

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July 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Stop the abortion drug cartel!

FRC The battle for life isn't over -- it's shifted. Here's how you can help stop chemical abortion. Dear John, We have a window of opportunity to end an evil and deadly policy. A provision in the newly passed legislation, HR1, or more commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bil…

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July 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Gov. Kelly Ayotte Joins Radioactive Republicans Who Defend Trans Extremism

Washington Stand July 22, 2025 Gov. Kelly Ayotte Joins Radioactive Republicans Who Defend Trans Extremism by Suzanne Bowdey There's a word for politicians who support fringe transgender issues - Democrats. At least that was the trend until this month, w…

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July 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 24

Bible Reading July 22, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 24 Reflection Questions: 1. After His resurrection, what did Jesus do with the two discouraged disciples as He walked along with them for a couple of hours to Emmaus (see vv. 1…

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July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM

House Exposes HHS Role in Child Sex Trafficking; Dems Have Little to Say on Lost Kids

Washington Stand July 21, 2025 House Exposes HHS Role in Child Sex Trafficking; Dems Have Little to Say on Lost Kids by Mark Tapscott It was all Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) could do to contain his anger during the July 16 hearing testimony describing how …

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July 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 22-23

Bible Reading July 21, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 22-23 Reflection Questions: 1. In light of Jesus's imminent death, what items did He tell the disciples they needed by way of preparation (see 22:35-38)?MoneybagKnapsackSwordAl…

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July 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Sunday Reflections: Luke 12-21

Bible Reading July 20, 2025 This week's Stand on the Word readings: Luke 12-21 Reflection Questions: 1) What passage uniquely spoke to you this week?2) What insights did you gain about God?3) What application might this have to what is happening in the world …

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July 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 20-21

Bible Reading July 19, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 20-21 Reflection Questions: 1. When the Sadducees asked Jesus a trick question about the resurrection, how did He answer (see 20:27-40)?2. What instructions did Jesus give His f…

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July 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Don't just take our word for it...

Don't just take our word for it... We asked participants at Pray Vote Stand Summit 2024 to describe their experience in one word. Here's what they shared. FRC Action: 801 G Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 P: 202/393-2100 or 877/372-2808 W: frcaction.org unsubscribeYou are subs…

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July 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Government Data Shows Federal Agencies Take Years to Respond to 'Simple' Information Requests

Washington Stand July 18, 2025 Government Data Shows Federal Agencies Take Years to Respond to 'Simple' Information Requests by Mark Tapscott Citizens filing simple information requests to a key Department of Commerce office must wait on average 836 day…

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July 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 19

Bible Reading July 18, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 19 Reflection Questions: 1. After the encounter with Zacchaeus, the tax collector, what did Jesus proclaim as His mission (see vv. 1-10)?2. When called to give an account in th…

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July 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Senate Republicans Sabotage $400 Million of Trump's Anti-Woke Cuts

Washington Stand July 17, 2025 Senate Republicans Sabotage $400 Million of Trump's Anti-Woke Cuts by Suzanne Bowdey For a party with such distrust in the mainstream media, Republicans certainly put a lot of stock in the headlines about PEPFAR. While tho…

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July 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 17-18

Bible Reading July 17, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 17-18 Reflection Questions: 1. Which one of the ten lepers came back to thank Jesus for healing him (see 17:11-19)?2. What is the main point of the parable of the persistent wi…

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July 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM

'Woke,' 'Weak,' and 'Out of Touch': The Crisis of the Democratic Brand

Washington Stand July 16, 2025 'Woke,' 'Weak,' and 'Out of Touch': The Crisis of the Democratic Brand by Suzanne Bowdey The summer hasn't done much to break the heat that Democrats are feeling from voters. The party of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is abo…

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July 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Bible Reading: Luke 15-16

Bible Reading July 16, 2025 Here is the Stand on the Word reading for today: Luke 15-16 Reflection Questions: 1. In the parable of the prodigal son, what actions by the father communicate the heavenly Father's heart for those who are "lost" but who return …

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July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM

The IRS is backing down. Now the church must rise up.

FRC A historic opportunity for pastors has opened. Will we be ready? Dear John, As we celebrated the birth of our nation this July, something happened that presents a historic opportunity for America's churches. The IRS quietly ended 70 years of pastoral intimidation. Back in 19…

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