Tony Perkins' Washington Update

January 27, 2012

It took 19 debates, but the GOP boldly went where no man has gone before. In one of the most entertaining events yet, Newt Gingrich promised the moon, and Ron Paul lined up politicians to send there. From beginning to end, it was an honest (and even humorous) look at the candidates as leaders and human beings. CNN covered everything from the galaxy to illegal aliens--with plenty of jabs sprinkled in. Whatever impressions were made will be lasting ones, since the GOP doesn't get back into the ring until late February.

That's just fine with Sen. Rick Santorum, who many credited with the victory in last night's match. "[I]t's safe to say that on overall points, Santorum won the debate," Politico said. "[H]e has been presenting himself in this race as a more 'consistent' conservative alternative to Gingrich and someone who can match Romney on leadership." The Washington Post went so far as to say that it may be moving to a two-person race. "There was some question as to whether Santorum would be able to build on his success in Iowa. He now has set himself to do that and to show the Right that conservatism is more than attitude. As a smart and articulate proponent of conservatism... he'll be a welcomed alternative..."

Our Heart's Quest

"The Life"

Well, as January is wrapping up, we have much to look forward to. Weather should be getting warmer, days getting longer and spring will be here before we now it. Sometimes we can be caught up in the winter “season” of life. Things get us down and circumstances are not what we had hoped for right now. Maybe your dreams have been put on the back burner for a while now and you are just going through the motions of life to get from one day to the next. Jesus tells us that He is “the life” and He offers this life to all who receive Him. Now, this is not just the eternal life of salvation, but life here on earth as well. We have to draw life from Him as He gives it. This life comes from His work and strength. Romans 8:1(NLT) “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”

Choosing Between Faith and Employment

Lawmakers in the Empire State redefined marriage, now we're learning who is losing their freedom of religion. Jason McGuire, executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, shares how Christian families are responding to the changes.
Tom Minnery recently testified in favor of marriage before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Watch his opening remarks.