“Who are we decide that we pick and throw one away and pick up and struggle to save the other ones?” So states a pro-life ad produced by the Ron Paul Presidential campaign. We want to go on record that United Families International is neutral...
Thoughts from a young mother Several years ago while in nursing school, I had a professor teach a class on positive affirmations. She had been struggling with fibromyalgia for years and found herself unable to get up from her bed. In trying to combat the disease...
by Rachel Allison The title “Why Working Moms Are Happier” was a taunt that caught my attention. The article by Laurie Tarkan first suggests that “women who believe they can do it all—the successful career, the clean house, a home-cooked meal every night—may be more unhappy...
Here’s the question put to UFI readers: “If financially possible, is it your intent to leave your children an inheritance?” Here’s how they responded: 94 percent Yes, it’s my obligation to try 6 percent No, going to spend every penny This group of UFI readers polls quite differently...
By Grace Sailor You might remember a couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog titled, “Why Am I Watching Pornography at My Favorite Restaurant?” I detailed my disappointing experience of going into my favorite local restaurant to find a new video playing in the restaurant...
by Rachel Allison A recent study issued by the UN arm UNICEF paints Swedish parents as pillars of commendable restraint because they undermine materialism by not purchasing toys and gifts for their children. UNICEF throws out accolades as if the limiting of commercialism is the one...
by Rachel Allison An article I read many years ago still remains embedded in my memory. At the time of reading I was in need of the philosophy it espoused to support my efforts in getting my children involved in family work projects. Prior to reading I...
By Grace Sailor What is this world coming to? Do we have to view pornographic images everywhere we go? Are there not family friendly environments anymore? I am not one who is usually easy to anger – but I am angry! I am so tired of being...
by Rachel Allison If you haven’t felt the need to speak up for decency…if you haven’t had the time to get involved…if you are expecting the depravity in the world to never affect you and those you love…it’s time to change your approach to the world...
By Grace Sailor It is that time again – the start of another school year. It seems like only yesterday when I was dropping my oldest son off at kindergarten, and now fifteen years later I find myself dropping my youngest off at junior high and...
