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LGBT Community Defends Arlene’s Flowers
The political leadership of the LGBT movement wants to convince the world that the debate over conscience rights and religious freedom is a debate between those who hate gay people and those who don’t. In reality, its a debate between those who hate freedom and those who don’t.
Breaking News: US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case in Conflict Between Two Federal Circuits
Today (Friday, January 16, 2015) the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced it would take up a historic same-sex marriage case on whether states have a right to define marriage.
Good News for Anxious Believers in 2015: Ten Positive Things We Can Be Thankful For
2014 was a year of some pretty bad news. Between Ebola, ISIS, race relations, cyber-attacks, airline crashes, Obama’s executive orders “gone wild” and the attacks on marriage, it’s easy to become discouraged. Further, our own society is in moral free-fall and the country we know and love is in dire economic, spiritual, political, and social straits. If you’re like me, you hear so much bad news that it’s easy to become negative and jaded, overlooking the positive and powerful things happening in the midst of all the depravity. So to help you restore hope in the New Year, and give a more realistic perspective, here are ten really great (even amazing) things happening in our world right now.
Special Report: Update on the Attack on Florida’s Marriage Laws
Summary of News Events and Analysis | There are several developments that have taken place just in the last several days before, during, and after the holidays regarding the attack on Florida’s marriage laws. I want to update you on this matter because there are almost daily developments that have occurred…
Breaking News: Florida Family Action Files Lawsuits Against Local Elected Officials
FFA suits request that Circuit Court order elected officials to obey the law after making public statements they will participate in issuing or officiating over same-sex marriage license ceremonies.
Far As the Curse is Found: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Gospel in Christmas Carols
When we sing powerful Christmas songs that declare “God and sinners reconciled,” the “Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing,” and the “dawn of redeeming grace,” the focus of our hearts should not just be emotional sentiment and fond memories from our childhood. The focus should be on the majesty and power of these words which point us to the Baby who was born to die. These Christmas carols scream the heart of the gospel—“I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.” This Christmas, lead your family in rediscovering the beauty of the gospel by mediating on the powerful words of the truly great Christmas carols that speak of extending God’s grace and blessing far as the curse is found.
Special Report: Update on Legal Status of Marriage
Frequently Asked Questions on Florida’s Marriage Amendment By Attorney John Stemberger
BREAKING NEWS: Florida’s Marriage Amendment Overturned
The Florida Marriage Amendment which defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and which was passed by millions of Floridians has been overturned by a handful of judges. ORLANDO, FL--The Eleventh Circuit US Court of Appeals panel in Atlanta, GA...
Florida, Along With America, Has Spoken!
Floridians, along with other Americans have spoken through the results of the 2014 mid-term election. By voting overwhelmingly for conservative candidates who value life, traditional marriage and religious liberty more than their liberal counterparts, they basically sent the message that, “We reject the extreme policy agenda of Barack Obama and the direction he is leading this country.”
Why I am for medical marijuana but against Amendment 2, Orlando Lawyer John Morgan’s deceptive campaign to legalize pot smoking across Florida
This past year has been a real learning curve on the whole topic of medical marijuana. Thanks to a good friend of mine, who is a respected physician, I learned there really are some valid and legitimate medical uses for marijuana.
Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Refuse to Take Up Marriage Cases and its Impact in Florida
Florida Family Policy Council President, John Stemberger, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s refusal to accept appeals in marriage cases involving only the five states of Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin:
Former State Senator Ronda Storms of Tampa to be Honored with William Wilberforce Award at the Ninth Annual Policy Awards Dinner
Ronda Storms, a two decade veteran of Florida politics from the Tampa area will be one of many special guests in attendance at the Ninth Annual Policy Awards Dinner of the Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC) to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Orlando at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Storms is a wife, mother, attorney, educator and faithful public servant.
Update on Broward Clerk Issue
The matter regarding the Broward County Clerk of Court, Howard Forman, and his decision about the issuing of same-sex marriage licenses is now on hold.
Stemberger Calls for New Ethical & Principled ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
It’s a stunt, but has successfully raised awareness of ALS as well as donations for research. But people should consider where their donations go and how the money is used.
Florida Family Action Field Offices’ Grand Openings
Join us for food, fellowship, special speakers, networking, and making a difference!
Special Notes
Action Alert – Taking a stand for LIFE- Defeating Amendment 4
Florida Pastors are speaking out against the deceptive constitutional amendment initiative on the November ballot called Amendment 4.
Speakers Announced – Voice For Life Tour and more…
The Florida Family Voice for Life Tour 2024 will focus on the unborn with the goal of defeating Amendment 4 in the upcoming election—the most pressing threat currently facing the unborn and their mothers in Florida.
Order 2024 Voter Guides For Your Church or Organization
Ministry Leaders, Churches, Organizations We are preparing to deliver 1.6 million voter guides across the state! Our non-partisan guides contain detailed information about the Presidential and Senate races as well as each of the six amendments on the ballot this...