A rainbow, a tube of toothpaste, a holiday dinner — how can these ordinary things be used to teach kids about the Bible? They can all be used to illustrate a "teachable moment." The teachable-moment method of faith building enlightens your children about God in a way that captures their attention and changes their lives. No lectures. No manuals. No rolling of the eyes. No kidding!

Your children will learn biblical principles that they'll never forget.

A rainbow, a tube of toothpaste, a holiday dinner — how can these ordinary things be used to teach kids about the Bible? They can all be used to illustrate a "teachable moment." The teachable-moment method of faith building enlightens your children about God in a way that captures their attention and changes their lives. No lectures. No manuals. No rolling of the eyes. No kidding!

Your children will learn biblical principles that they'll never forget.

A "teachable moment" is like creating an on-the-spot commercial for biblical principles using simple, everyday language and familiar objects. If you see a beautiful tree growing near a lake, for example, you can point it out and say to your child, "Isn't that tree magnificent? God says that people of faith are like that tree. Trees stay strong because they grow near the water. People stay strong when they grow closer to God."

Once you discover the three ingredients of a teachable moment, you will have a method to make a life-changing spiritual impact through everyday events.

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Check out Gene Mills' latest End of Week, where he discusses his meeting with Congressman Bill Cassidy and responds to critics of LFF's stance on hate crimes.  Click here.

Check out Gene Mills' latest End of Week, where he discusses his meeting with Congressman Bill Cassidy and responds to critics of LFF's stance on hate crimes.  Click here.

"Our culture has embraced a rather absurd notion that there is just one person who can, in the words immortalized by Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire, "complete us." This is a disastrous mindset with which to approach a lifelong marital decision.

"Our culture has embraced a rather absurd notion that there is just one person who can, in the words immortalized by Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire, "complete us." This is a disastrous mindset with which to approach a lifelong marital decision.

In a biblical view, there is not "one right choice" for marriage, but rather good and bad choices. We are encouraged to use wisdom, not destiny, as our guide when choosing a marital partner. There is no indication that God creates "one" person for us to marry. This is because Christians believe that God brings the primary meaning into our lives. Marriage — though wonderful — is still secondary."

Click here to read more from this fascinating article.

Source: Searching for a 'Sole' Mate:

"Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion."  -- Romans 1:26-27 (NIV)

"Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion."  -- Romans 1:26-27 (NIV)

Regarding this text, the Metropolitan Community Churches (the homosexual denomination) have argued that “natural relations” refers to a person’s individual sexual inclination. They say the passage condemns those who have a natural inclination toward heterosexuality and yet engage in homosexual activity. The opposite is also true, by their account. If you are homosexually inclined, you should not become involved in heterosexual relations. In all this, there is no condemnation of homosexuality itself. The great sin, as the argument goes, is acting against one’s individual sexual nature.

There are several considerations that are conclusive against this understanding. First, the Greek word for “nature,” phusis, is not to be taken in the psychologized, individualistic sense to which we are accustomed today. Paul used it to refer to the created order, the way God intended His creation to function. Second, Paul uses the uncommon words thelus (female) and arsen (male) instead of gune (woman) and aner (man). Those are the very words used in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) in the Genesis creation account. Paul is thus reaching back to make a point about the primal distinctiveness of males and females, and about the creation ordinance that sexual relations are to be exclusively between one man and one woman.

Notice that Paul writes that once God handed these people over to shameful lusts, it was the men and women themselves who made the decision to “exchange” and “abandon” natural relations with the opposite sex. They made a conscious decision to capitulate to their inflamed lusts and “commit indecent acts” with those of the same sex.

Human nature was marred in countless ways by the Fall, and people are twisted and turned by the world, yet each individual is still responsible for the choices he or she makes. Yes, there may be those who, for one reason or another, are more susceptible for a season to the blandishments of homosexuals, just as there may be those abnormally disposed toward violence, lying, blasphemy, and theft. Yet the Church should no more indulge homosexual desires than it should indulge other unholy desires. Sin is sin.

It is tempting to preach, “Just say, ‘No,’” but this fails to take into account the terrible grip that homosexuality can have on people, the sensual tyranny that they suffer. Some have been hurt by early childhood experiences, and decades of practice have reinforced their choice. They suffer from incomplete and arrested sexuality, but hostility toward this lack falls short of helpfulness. Rather, the Church (and if not the Church, who?) can encourage them to “Just say, ‘Yes’” to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, who bears the love, truth, and power of God.1 The results can be miraculous.

Footnotes: 1 See Kairos Journal Insight, "The Church's Ministry to Homosexuals."

Source: Kairos Journal

“Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions,” Or so President Barack Obama promised to the American people in his health care address before a Joint Session of Congress on September 9th. But then why did the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops send a letter to Congress on October 8th writing: “No one should be required to pay for or participate in abortion.

“Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions,” Or so President Barack Obama promised to the American people in his health care address before a Joint Session of Congress on September 9th. But then why did the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops send a letter to Congress on October 8th writing: “No one should be required to pay for or participate in abortion. … No current bill meets this test”?

Who is telling the truth? The President or the Bishops? Last Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked this question during his daily press briefing and answered: “Well, I don’t want to get me in trouble at church, but I would mention there’s a law that precludes the use of federal funds for abortion that isn’t going to be changed in these health care bills.” Unsatisfied, the CNS News’ Fred Lucas again pressed on Friday:

The Catholic bishops have repeatedly said that the Hyde amendment would not apply to the health care bill and yesterday in the letter that they sent to Congress they said that if language expressly prohibiting abortion funding is not added to the health care bill, they will vigorously — “vigorously oppose” — that’s a quote — the bill. My question on that, does the President support the bishops on this?

Click here to read the president's answer.

Source: The Heritage Foundation

 

 

 

 

A Night to Remember!

Reflecting on last's night memorable Legislative Awards Ceremony, we'd like to share some of the special moments with you:

Event participants enjoyed a wonderful meal of crab-stuffed chicken and greens
and capped it off with turtle cheesecake or pecan pie.

We had a sold-out house!

LFF's Family Advocate Award Winners

LFF's Oustanding Family Advocate Award, (a bust of American Patriot, Patrick Henry)

Louisiana Family Forum Outstanding Family Advocates 2009!

Governor Jindal gave a passionate speech to the crowd of approx. 500 people. He addressed what's right with Louisiana and what we can do to influence the rest of the country.

Presenting Louisiana Speaker of the House Jim Tucker with the
2009 Louisiana Gladiator Award!

Thanks to our sponsors who helped us celebrate these lawmakers!

Gene

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Louisiana Family Forum Action proudly celebrates the Seventeen State Representatives and five State Senators who had a 100 percent voting record during the 2009 Louisiana Legislative Session. 

These twenty three legislators will receive the 2009 “Outstanding Family Advocate” Award from Louisiana Family Forum in recognition of their commendable pro-family voting records during the 2009 Legislative Session. The awards will be presented at the Legislative Awards Banquet on Sept. 17th in Baton Rouge at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

Louisiana Family Forum Action proudly celebrates the Seventeen State Representatives and five State Senators who had a 100 percent voting record during the 2009 Louisiana Legislative Session. 

These twenty three legislators will receive the 2009 “Outstanding Family Advocate” Award from Louisiana Family Forum in recognition of their commendable pro-family voting records during the 2009 Legislative Session. The awards will be presented at the Legislative Awards Banquet on Sept. 17th in Baton Rouge at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

State Representative Outstanding Family Advocates include: Richard Burford (R) - Stonewall, Timothy Burns (R) - Mandeville, Simone Champagne (D) - Jeanerette, Patrick Connick (R) - Marrero, Greg Cromer (R) - Slidell, Noble Ellington (D) - Winnsboro, John Guinn (R) - Jennings, Frank Hoffmann (R) - West Monroe, John LaBruzzo (R) - Metairie, Eddie Lambert (R) - Gonzales, Thomas McVea (R) - Jackson, Rickey Nowlin (R) - Natchitoches, Jonathan Perry (R) - Abbeville, Jerome Richard (I) - Thibodaux, John Schroder (R) - Covington, Mert Smiley (R) - Port Vincent, Bodi White (R) - Denham Springs.

Senators include: A.G. Crowe (R) - Slidell, Nick Gautreaux (D) - Abbeville, Neil Riser (R) - Columbia, John Smith (D) - Leesville, Mike Walsworth (R) - West Monroe

An additional forty state senators and representatives will receive "Family Advocate" Awards for near perfect voting records in 2009.

State Representatives include: Stephen Carter (R -Baton Rouge), Patrick Cortez (R -Lafayette), Franklin Foil (R -Baton Rouge), Joe Harrison (R -Labadieville), Lowell Hazel (R -Pineville), Dorothy Hill (D -Dry Creek), Walker Hines (D -New Orleans), Frank Howard (R -Many), Anthony Ligi (R -Metairie), Samuel Little (R -Bastrop), Fred Mills (D -Parks), Nickie Monica (R -LaPlace), J. Rogers Pope (R -Denham Springs), Stephen Pugh (R -Ponchatoula), Thomas Willmott (R -Kenner), Scott Simon (R -Abita Springs), Bobby Badon (D -Carencro), Michael Danahay (D -Sulphur), Robert Billiot (D -Waggaman), Gordon Dove (R -Houma), James Fannin (D -Jonesboro), Cameron Henry (R -New Orleans), Kay Katz (R -Monroe), Chuck Kleckley (R -Charles), Clifton Richardson (R -Baton Rouge), Ricky Templet (R -Gretna), Brett Geymann (R -Lake Charles), Mickey Guillory (D -Eunice), James Morris (R -Oil City), Taylor Barras (D -New Iberia), H. Bernard LeBas (D -Ville Platte), Regina Barrow (D -Baton Rouge), Nita Hutter (R -Chalmette)

State Senators include: Conrad Appel (R -Metairie), Jody Amedee (D -Gonzales), Dale Erdey (R -Livingston), John Alario (D -Westwego), Jack Donahue (R -Mandeville), Sharon Broome (D -Baton Rouge), Gerald Long (R -Winnfield), Julie Quinn (R -Metairie)

Seven lawmakers were recognized for their leadership roles in advancing pro-family bills with the 2009 Life and Liberty Award.  They are:

Representatives James Fannin (D) - Jonesboro, Jane Smith (R) - Bossier City
Cameron Henry (R) - New Orleans, Jonathan Perry (R) - Abbeville, and Bernard LeBas (D) - Ville Platte, and Senators Danny Martiny (R) - Metairie and Jody Amedee (D) - Gonzales.

The top award of the evening was given to Speaker of the House Jim Tucker as the 2009 Louisiana Gladiator.

On Wednesday, September 2nd, the Louisiana Right to Life Federation and Louisiana Family Forum Action, in conjunction with numerous organizations, including Family Research Council and its President Tony Perkins, released an open letter and video requesting that Senator Landrieu answer the following question:  

“Will you commit to the citizens of Louisiana to actively oppose any health care proposal unless it explicitly forbids the government involvement in the funding

On Wednesday, September 2nd, the Louisiana Right to Life Federation and Louisiana Family Forum Action, in conjunction with numerous organizations, including Family Research Council and its President Tony Perkins, released an open letter and video requesting that Senator Landrieu answer the following question:  

“Will you commit to the citizens of Louisiana to actively oppose any health care proposal unless it explicitly forbids the government involvement in the funding of abortion and the mandating of abortion coverage?”

Open Letter

Press Release

5 Reasons Fact Sheet

Video Message

Note: No townhall meetings have been scheduled by Rep. Charlie Melancon.

Fri Aug 14, 2009

Host: Rep. Alexander
Where: Monroe City Hall, Council Chamber; 400 Lea Joyner Expressway; Monroe,La. 71210
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM Mon Aug 17, 2009 Host:  Senator David Vitter
Where: St. James Parish Courthouse; 5800 La 44; Convent, LA 70723 Note: No townhall meetings have been scheduled by Rep. Charlie Melancon.

Fri Aug 14, 2009

Host: Rep. Alexander
Where: Monroe City Hall, Council Chamber; 400 Lea Joyner Expressway; Monroe,La. 71210
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM Mon Aug 17, 2009 Host:  Senator David Vitter
Where: St. James Parish Courthouse; 5800 La 44; Convent, LA 70723
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Host:  Senator David Vitter
Where: Lafayette South Regional Branch Library; 6101 Johnston St.; Lafayette, LA 70503
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM Host: Rep. Cassidy
Where: Ascension Parish; Dutchtown High School; 13165 Highway 73; Geismar, LA
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tue Aug 18, 2009 Host: Rep. Scalise - Washington Parish Town Hall
Where: Bogalusa City Hall, 202 Arkansas Ave. Bogalusa
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Host:  Senator Vitter - Monroe Town Hall
Where: ULM Student Union Field House
700 University Ave.
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Host:  Senator Vitter - Bienville Parish Town Hall
Where: Arcadia City Hall
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM Host: Rep. Cao - Westwego Town Hall
Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center
177 Sala Ave.
Westwego, LA 70094
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM Wed Aug 19, 2009 Host:  Senator Vitter - DeSoto Parish Town Hall
Where: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce; Mansfield, LA
Time: UNKNOWN Host:  Senator Vitter - Marksville Town Hall
LOCATION AND TIME UNKNOWN Host: Rep. Scalise - Jefferson Parish Town Hall
Where: Jefferson Parish Council Chambers, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd; Harahan, LA
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM Thu Aug 20, 2009 Host: Rep. Scalise - Orleans Parish Town Hall
Where: St. Dominic's Knight's of Columbus Hall, 6254 Vicksburg St.; New Orleans, LA
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM Host: Rep. Cao - Algiers Town Hall
Where: Delgado Community College West Bank Campus, 2600 General Meyer Avenue; Building #1; Room 130; New Orleans, LA 70114
Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM Fri Aug 21, 2009 Host: Rep. Scalise - Tangipahoa Parish Town Hall
Where: Ponchatoula City Hall Council Chambers, 125 W. Hickory St.; Ponchatoula, LA
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM

Thursday Aug 27, 2009

Host: Sen. Landrieu - Reserve Town Hall
Where: Army National Guard Readiness Center, 4120 West Airline, Reserve, LA 70084
Time: 2 to 3:30 pm

(Baton Rouge) LFF Action has released a nonpartisan Voter Guide for the August 29th, 2009 Special Election to fill the vacant state senate seat in district 20.  Candidates Norby Chabert (D-Houma) and Brent Callais (R-Cut Off) each responded to detailed questionnaires.  The Voter Guide was developed from the candidates' answers.

The questionnaire may be viewed by clicking one of the following links:

web view

(Baton Rouge) LFF Action has released a nonpartisan Voter Guide for the August 29th, 2009 Special Election to fill the vacant state senate seat in district 20.  Candidates Norby Chabert (D-Houma) and Brent Callais (R-Cut Off) each responded to detailed questionnaires.  The Voter Guide was developed from the candidates' answers.

The questionnaire may be viewed by clicking one of the following links:

web view

printable view

LFF Action is a 501c4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for traditional family principles.

*The full questionnaires and answers are also available: Chabert Callais