Immigration Reform 2.0: I Want to Believe

February 5, 2013 By 2 Comments
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When it comes to immigration reform, I want to believe. I really do. I want to believe that the latest efforts at immigration reform -- call it immigration reform 2.0 -- will actually do something to help the 5 million children trapped in limbo within our society. And since we just celebrated School Choice Week last week, we should note that most of them end up in the very worst schools. I want to believe that our political leaders might actually reach a solution that dismantles the labor … [Read more...]

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FaithWalkers — National School Choice Week, Iranian Pastor Sentenced, Rubio Immigration Deal

January 28, 2013 By
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The FaithWalker’s Daily is a quick review of key news stories of the day from the perspective of a conservative Christ-follower living in, but not of, the world. National School Choice Week The Basics -- National School Choice Week 2013, which runs from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, shines a spotlight on the need for education opportunities for all. In only its third year, this bipartisan, grassroots effort features more than 3,500 events spanning all 50 states. Dig Deeper: The … [Read more...]

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Waiving Away the Law: God, Obamacare, and Immigration

June 17, 2012 By 8 Comments

President Obama once again this past week took action that raises a question that sounds like a child’s joke – but it’s no laughing matter. In fact, it reminds me of the fifth and final reason I believe God objects to the health care law commonly known as Obamacare. For those just arriving, you can find more about me here and my latest project here. I am passionate about connecting real life with real faith. The question raised by how Obamacare has been enforced and by the President's … [Read more...]

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Heydi Mejia: Why She’s Not the Real Immigration Problem

June 12, 2012 By 11 Comments

I’m taking a brief break from my series on President Obama’s signature health-care legislation as the case of Heydi Mejia has captured my attention – and my heart. As a school principal, I know first hand what it’s like to balance the need to enforce the rules yet  be quick to show mercy as a child of God. In case you’ve missed her immigration problem, Heydi Mejia graduated last Friday as an Honors student from Meadowbrook High School near Richmond, VA. She had taken AP classes. … [Read more...]

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