Janet Parshall

Janet Parshall

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  • The Year of the Bible in Hollywood?

    The Year of the Bible in Hollywood?

    If Hollywood is right and this really is the Year of the Bible in movies, then it's not possible to talk about biblical films without highlighting the one movie that has impacted the world by changing the eternal destination of multiple millions.

  • The Art of Death in Abortion

    The Art of Death in Abortion

    While the nation waits for the U.S. Supreme Court to hand down its decision on the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby case, an artist turned abortion activist is attempting to reshape the cultural debate through her art.

  • The Cannings and the Romeikes: Two Different Families, Two Different Outcomes

    The Cannings and the Romeikes: Two Different Families, Two Different Outcomes

    I was thinking about family this week. In truth, I think about family a lot – my own, mostly. But recently, it was the stories of two very different families that caught my attention and reminded me of just how important family truly is.

  • Fighting Political Correctness In Our Armed Forces

    Fighting Political Correctness In Our Armed Forces

    A recent hearing on Capitol Hill dealt with an ongoing problem within our armed forces. As the hearing took place the day after the State of the Union Address, political analysis of the speech overshadowed the purpose of this crucial hearing.

  • Values of Ancient Rome Should Not Be Ours

    Values of Ancient Rome Should Not Be Ours

    It may be the 21st century in America, but if you listen to the roar of the culture today, you just might think we were living in ancient Rome. Witness the current attempt to win public approval for a divisive issue through entertainment.

  • Marching for Life

    Marching for Life

    The Capitol Dome was buried under several inches of newly fallen snow, but the weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the tens of thousands who came to Washington to celebrate life. But, if you listened to the secular media, you are hard pressed to hear anything about this annual gathering

  • Girl Scouts: Life, Death and Cookies

    Girl Scouts: Life, Death and Cookies

    Sadly, somewhere along the path of history, the Girl Scouts seem to have lost their way. If you go to the website for the Girl Scouts of America, you will read their story.

  • Fatherlessness: More New Families, More Old Problems

    Fatherlessness: More New Families, More Old Problems

    One glaringly crucial issue weaves itself through both the report on cohabitation and the war on poverty – fatherlessness.

  • Disturbing Trends in America's Belief in God

    Disturbing Trends in America's Belief in God

    It's the time of year when we many will make new goals and set firm resolutions. Sometimes that recommitment means seeking a deeper relationship with God in the New Year. But a new poll finds that goal is cold comfort to those who don't believe in God in the first place.

  • It IS a Wonderful Life!

    It IS a Wonderful Life!

    Each Christmas, TV viewers are treated to one of the greatest films ever made - It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra.