Category: Family

Birthright Citizenship, the Constitution, and the Danger of Fear Politics

In plain words, it is troubling when leaders try to make people afraid of something that has been part of American law for generations. Birthright citizenship is not a new idea. It comes from the 14th Amendment, which says that people born in the United States and subject to its laws are citizens. The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that principle…

Birthright Citizenship: A Moral and Spiritual Question for America

The Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship brought real relief to many families. It reaffirmed a simple and powerful promise in the Fourteenth Amendment: children born in the United States are citizens at birth, even when their parents are undocumented or here only temporarily. In plain words, the Court said that a child should not be denied citizenship because of…

God Sets the Lonely in Families 

Scripture: Psalm 68:6 — “God sets the lonely in families…” Psalm 68:6 says, “God sets the lonely in families.” What a tender reminder of God’s heart. He sees those who feel alone, forgotten, or out of place, and He lovingly draws them into belonging.  From the beginning, God knew it was not good for us to be alone. He created…