Her activism and dedication to the advancement of self-governance—notably the protection of children—led her to receive a Conservative Leader Award in 2020.
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The Tyranny of Low Expectations
We have too often adopted a participation-trophy mentality when it comes to political engagement.
Well Done, Soldier: Remembering Alan Vera
Alan was known as a fearless leader and faithful ally dedicated to God, family, and country—and fighting for safe and secure elections.
Stones and Dry Bones
We should be excited to play a part in the great story!
Victory Against The Odds
When people decide they are willing to lose everything rather than live as serfs, that is when tyrants quiver and fall.
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Setting The Captives Free
I have had the opportunity over the years to meet several men who...
The Common Era
The academic and cultural elite try to ignore Jesus, and succeed only in looking foolish.
Don’t Work, Don’t Eat
Texas is in the top 20 states when it comes to paying people not to work; that isn’t a compliment. It is downright uncharitable.
Well, They Don’t Understand…
Politicians are at their most condescending when informing...
Be Strong; Fear Not
There are some fearsome fights ahead of us in the new year, but it doesn’t mean we should be fearful of them.
The Carol of the Drum
Even at our best, when we stand before God we are like a child banging on a drum.
Want Better Candidates? Be Better Voters
Let’s stop seeking out high-profile losers, and instead seek candidates who will fight for our republic.
Real News, Real Texans
As citizens, our first loyalty must be to each other and not the political personalities of the day.
Language Matters
Language defines our world and shapes our actions.
Praying For Our Real Leaders
If we want not be praying for the leadership of our nation, we need to be praying for our fellow citizens.
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Self-Serving Rulers And Their Ill-Gotten Wealth
Think of the rich young ruler in the New Testament as Hunter Biden to understand the story.
Real People, Holding Firm
Even with defeat inevitable, the people of Gamla decided to go down fighting.
Praying For The Wrong People
Praying for our republic’s politicians and not the citizens is like asking a physician to alleviate the symptoms without addressing the disease.
On Being Happy Warriors
There is no end to the litany of things about which to be angry – but it doesn’t mean we have to be endlessly upset.
Imposing Agendas
It is up to the politician to have a plan to meet the citizens’ demands.
Chipping Away
If we are to govern our republic, we must first govern ourselves.
Texas Caregivers for Compromise: Fighting for Long-Term Care Residents
Mary Nichols, one of the founding members of Texas Caregivers for Compromise, shares how citizens organized and motivated legislators to act.
Only Fighters Win Fights
Backing down from a principled fight is the quickest way to lose.
Serving Two Masters
For our system of government to work, for liberty to be preserved, politicians must remember they are the citizens’ servants.
Two-Card Monte?
In politics, we’re encouraged to be distracted by the “game” between the Elephants and the Donkeys – even as the Republic is stolen from us.