Defending your faith: C.S. Lewis offers youth a great starting point
As promised in this past Monday’s video, the Alaska Watchman is offering some suggested resources for how to equip youth in understanding and defending their Christian faith. This is the first in a series of recommendations that will include books, essays,
Seeing is believing: Technology changes pro-life conversation in Alaska
The ability to peer inside the womb and see clear 3D images of a baby sucking its thumb, smiling and moving its tiny arms and legs is changing the pro-life conversation in Alaska and around the country. Over the past couple years, many of Alaska’s 11
Choosing happiness? Alaskans opt for ‘pet parenting’ over human babies
Two recent reports suggest that a growing number of Alaskan couples are less willing to raise human children but are enthusiastic about so-called pet parenting their “furry friends.” In terms of percentage, children (ages 0-19 years old) have dropped from
Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers in Alaska
Below is a listing of pro-life pregnancy centers across Alaska. These centers provide accurate pregnancy information, free ultrasounds, baby supplies, parenting classes and many other resources for pregnant women. ANCHORAGE Community Pregnancy Center 4231
ACLU allowed to proceed with lawsuit against governor over court budget cuts
An ACLU lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to veto $334,700 from the state court system’s budget has been approved to move forward. Anchorage Superior Court judge Jennifer Henderson’s Dec. 12 ruling did not comment on the merits of the suit,
Planned Parenthood sues to let midwives, nurses do abortions in Alaska
The largest provider of abortions in Alaska wants the state to loosen its requirement that only certified doctors perform abortions. On Thursday, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaii filed suit in Superior Court against the State of Alaska to
Judicial overstep in 1800s set stage for Roe v. Wade
As the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches next month, many remain unaware of what made this decision such an outrage. For the moment, let’s skip over the blood of the unborn and the broken mothers and families, and investigate why Roe is utterly
Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’
A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general
Latest Trump appointee reshapes liberal dominated 9th Circuit Court
With the U.S. Senate confirming Deputy Assistant Attorney General Lawrence VanDyke to sit on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, President Trump issued a blow to the liberal grip on a key federal court that hears Alaska cases. The 9th Circuit has long been
Small Alaska town goes big to celebrate ‘birth of Jesus’
These Alaskans aren’t shy about celebrating Christmas. Every year the historic farming town of Palmer sets aside a large chunk of time and resources to celebrate the Nativity of Christ. For three full days Christmas literally takes over the town of
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