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Life-Affirming Influencers Rock!
By Judie Brown We consider anyone who defends life, stands up for life, or lives a pro-life life to be an influencer. The thing about such people—and there are many—is that their presence in our world influences others without fanfare and without a self-awareness that they are doing so. These people live a reflection of God’s love in a world that needs more of the Lord’s influencers and less of...
Cultural Unhappiness
By Judie Brown We see unhappiness around us in many forms. For example, in an intro to a recent episode of his podcast, Straight Talk host Brad Mattes wrote, “Abortion leaves a wake of death and sorrow.” And in that particular episode, he spoke with two men who shared...
DOGE, Then and Now
By Judie Brown Having visited Venice and seen the Doge’s Palace, I took a special interest in the new government office that will exist when Trump takes office. The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy....
Betraying the Babies
By Judie Brown Satisfaction is prevalent among those who have cheered the reelection of a man who promotes killing preborn children. Apparently this is what happens when well-meaning people put all their eggs in the political basket rather than striving to help every...
Grave and Serious Melodrama
By Judie Brown The headline reads “‘Grave and Serious Moment’ for Reproductive Rights.” If ever there were a more oxymoronic statement, please advise. But before you do, think about the following: Grave is a place of burial or an important matter. Serious is defined...
Praying for Mercy at Thanksgiving
By Judie Brown St. John Paul II once said, “Like Saint Faustina, we wish to proclaim that apart from the mercy of God there is no other source of hope for mankind. We desire to repeat with faith: Jesus, I trust in You!” As we prepare for Thanksgiving with family and...
Remembering Olga Fairfax
Pictured: Olga Fairfax and Jack Ames By Judie Brown Paul and I first met Olga at a pro-life conference in 1981. She was, as my mother-in-law would say, an “odd duck.” She wore hats and never introduced herself as a Methodist minister; instead, she proudly stated her...