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Ways to engage Alaska’s culture for the common good

CultureNovember 12, 2019

Below is a roundup of upcoming events, presentations and opportunities to engage Alaska’s culture from a Judeo-Christian perspective that seeks the common good. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OFFERS FREE THANKSGIVING DINNERS Christian outreach offers free

State backs group advocating for radical LGBTQ ideology in schools

EducationNovember 12, 2019

Alaska educators are being encouraged to adopt a new educational model that claims to be more child centered. Coined “Whole Child,” the model was developed by ASCD, an educational reform group that aims to transform schools by encouraging them to focus

Alaskans must actively resist the ‘unrelenting assault’ on traditional values

CultureNovember 7, 2019

Last month U.S. Attorney General William Barr spoke at the University of Notre Dame Law School, sharing his thoughts about religious liberty in present-day America. Among the many striking statements in Barr’s speech were the following: religious liberty is

Bible story hour launched following protests over drag queen events at Anchorage library

CultureNovember 4, 2019

In response to the ongoing and controversial Drag Queen Story Hour events at Anchorage’s Loussac Library, a group of Christians started holding their own story hour gatherings to offer children stories, songs and conversations based on the Bible. The Good

Alaska adoptions entail immense challenges and great joys

CultureOctober 29, 2019

Anchorage couple Neil and Stacy Robertson are among a growing number of Alaskan families seeking to adopt a child. Unable to have biological children, they adopted their first child this spring through Catholic Social Services (CSS), which recently ceased

Heaven, Hell & All Hallows Eve: The Christian roots of Halloween

CultureOctober 29, 2019

“Ah yes, the ‘pagan’ holiday is upon us – wearing costumes, carving pumpkins and handing out fistfuls of candy. It is a celebration of evil, nothing more than disguised trickery to lure humanity into paying homage to Satan himself.” I can’t tell

Despite religious declines, Alaskans seek ultimate truths

ApologeticsOctober 25, 2019

While new reports indicate that Americans are growing increasingly irreligious as a whole, there are new and innovative groups cropping up around Alaska that address pressing issues about God, morality and the meaning of existence. A new report from the Pew

Alaskans grieve and pray with women who’ve had abortions

AbortionOctober 24, 2019

Carol Szopa knows firsthand the profound healing possible for women who have experienced abortion. A registered nurse in Anchorage she has spent nearly 20 years grieving and praying with women who have endured tremendous guilt from their decision. Szopa is a

Ways to make a pro-life & pro-family difference in Alaska

CultureOctober 15, 2019

The following news briefs are provided to alert Alaskans of upcoming opportunities to make a pro-life and pro-family impact in Alaska. HOW TO PRESENT PRO-LIFE IDEAS TO A SECULAR WORLD After spending 25 years serving in a former Soviet gulag town,

Upcoming presentations and events to engage the culture in Alaska

CultureOctober 12, 2019

Here’s a roundup of upcoming events, presentations and opportunities to engage the culture for the common good in Alaska. FORMER ARAFAT SNIPER TO RECOUNT CHRISTIAN CONVERSION A former sniper for Yasser Arafat’s Palestinian Liberation Order will

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