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Blog: Democrats Suppressed Themselves

As predicted by many observers, Harris County’s primary elections were a mess—marked by long lines until well after midnight. And so, predictably, Democrats are crying about “voter suppression” in Harris County. These claims should be roundly mocked, because Harris...

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Commentary: Party Platforms Empower Everyday Texans

When I was a reporter at the Capitol, 90 percent of the people who attended legislative committee hearings were paid to be there. That’s not a criticism of the many lobbyists, legislative, and agency staff members who attend hearings and play a valuable role in the...

Ashley Haden: An Unexpected Life of Joy

East Texas native Ashley Haden never imagined her life would look this way, but God has used her difficult story to not only shape her community but to also impact people around the world. Ashley grew up in the piney woods of Longview, Texas, where she attended...

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The Temptation of Access

We don’t know for certain if the mountain in Israel known as “Mount Temptation” is, indeed, the place where Jesus went following His baptism and was tempted three times by the devil. What we do know is that the temptations Jesus successfully withstood were those...

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Commentary: The Open Primary Effect

One factor for the coming March 3rd Super Tuesday primary elections that hasn’t received any discussion is whether or not the open voting system will have a major effect upon the final results. Though only 24 states around the country feature open, or semi-open,...

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Return of the Ark

You know the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for you – you might get it?” Standing at Beth Shamesh, I found myself wondering if that saying had originated there; the sentiment no doubt had. Let me back up. No biblical artifact has sparked the imagination of...

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Commentary: Be…

There is so much vying for our time and attention nowadays. How are we able to slow down and gather direction for the road ahead? Here are some thoughts to consider as we look at all there is to do in 2020. First, be still. (Psalm 5:1-12, Psalm 46:10) There is so much...

Blog: Austin Attracted Violent Vagrants

Thanks to the radical leftist agenda of Austin’s “progressive” city council, it is on the brink of being a failed city. It seems elections have consequences. A recent article by the Los Angeles Times cited a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development study...