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August

Katy Faust explains why children’s rights should shape the marriage debate, outlining the Greater Than campaign’s efforts to strengthen families, influence public policy, and prioritize every child’s need for a mother and father.

August 2026

August 2026

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Children's needs are 'Greater Than' adults' desires

Katy Faust explains why children’s rights should shape the marriage debate, outlining the Greater Than campaign’s efforts to strengthen families, influence public policy, and prioritize every child’s need for a mother and father.

Prayer in action

Discover how prayer walking, family prayer, and community intercession can strengthen schools, encourage educators, and help parents cultivate a lasting foundation of faith for the next generation.

Safeguarding against sexual abuse

MinistrySafe equips churches and child-serving organizations to recognize grooming behaviors, strengthen child protection policies, and proactively prevent sexual abuse through practical training and biblical stewardship of children.

Real revival?

rom the Asbury Outpouring to growing churches in America and England, young adults are rediscovering faith, embracing discipleship, and inspiring hope that God is bringing spiritual renewal to a new generation.

Leading the church to action

Learn how the Christian Civic Citizens Guideline equips pastors and churches to foster biblical citizenship, encourage voter participation, and engage their communities through faith-based civic involvement.

Jordan Chamblee

Walking by faith

Isaac and Maidie Jackson share how God's providence led them from college to marriage and into ministry at American Family Association, where they use their creative gifts to glorify Christ and serve others.

Jordan Chamblee

Fathers: The deciding factor for life

Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic demonstrates how gospel-centered, holistic care for mothers and fathers helps families choose life, find hope in Christ, and receive lasting support through every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

The cost of courage

After a devastating attack left Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe near death, his remarkable recovery became a powerful testimony to God's faithfulness, the power of prayer, and the resilience of a military family.

Officers and believers

Drawing inspiration from a police academy graduation, this devotional explores how the unity, courage, and sacrificial commitment of law enforcement reflect the even greater calling for believers to stand together as one body in Christ.

Check your faith at the campus gate: Really?

Walter V. Wendler argues that universities best fulfill their mission when faith, reason, moral formation, and academic freedom work together to cultivate courageous thinkers and responsible citizens.

Dr. Jessica Peck

Love every stage

As children grow from first-day-of-school excitement to adulthood, Christian parents are encouraged to celebrate every season, faithfully steward their influence, and trust God with the ongoing work He is accomplishing in their children's lives.

Elections that shape a nation

Lasting change requires more than presidential elections. Learn why informed participation in midterm, state, and local elections is essential to responsible citizenship, good stewardship, and preserving constitutional self-government.

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