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National Marriage Week – “Marriage pays huge dividends!”
"Marriage pays huge dividends!" Strengthen Yours. The truth is, marriage is beneficial for both personal and national economic stability and is critical for raising well-adjusted children. Such is the sentiment of Chuck Stetson, CEO of National Marriage Week USA...
Do Mothers and Fathers Matter?
February 3, 2011 Dear Friend of the Family: With state legislative sessions beginning or in process all over the United States and the UN "conference season" kicking into gear, it is indeed a very busy time for United Families International. We're happy to report that...
Economic Realities, the Family, and You
Economic Realities, the Family, and You Many families around the world find themselves struggling these days in the face of global economic recession. Struggling to meet the daily requirements of feeding spouses and children, providing a safe and comfortable...
Respect for Life and the Tucson Tragedy
Respect for Life and the Tucson Tragedy We, at United Families International, have been greatly saddened by what occurred in Tucson, Arizona, where six people were killed and more than a dozen injured. The tragedy in Tucson is a tragedy for us all. Our thoughts and...
UFI’s Top Ten for 2010
Hello Friends: As 2010 comes to a close, we at United Families International have much for which to be grateful. It has been a year of challenges and blessings. Although those who would see the family dismantled, the culture of death cultivated, parental rights...
Merry Christmas from UFI
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale Dear Friends: We wanted to commemorate this special time with a few of our favorite quotes: Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least...
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Right-to-Life Instead of Right-to-Abort
by Erin Weist Abortion and the rights of the unborn children have been under debate in Ireland recently. The 8th amendment of their constitution ratified in 1983 provides legal protection for a child in the womb. Thousands attended a rally recently to celebrate the...
Boy or Girl? Is there really such a big difference?
by Tashica Jacobson The past 5 months has given us additional stressors, anxiety, sweet moments, and tons of excitement. While these could be the emotions of any typical month, ours are amplified because we are expecting a baby, and have started to share the exciting...
Praise Their Efforts
By Candice LeSueur According to a Columbia University survey, 85 percent of American parents feel it is important to tell their kids they are smart. It seems honorable, but is praising your children for their intelligence really the smart thing to do in the long run?...
A Reason for Pro-Life Doctors
by Diane Robertson Years ago while living in Toronto, Canada, I found out that I was pregnant. But things were not going right. It was obvious the pregnancy would end as an early miscarriage. I went to a doctor. The doctor, upon finding out that I already had three...
Am I Not Good Enough to Live?
by Jennifer Johnson On a field trip bus ride I overheard some friends debate the controversial topic of abortion. One friend’s personal comment made the topic real for me. This friend is gifted, smart, one of the most capable people I have ever met. Yet before his...
Great Power From a Simple Act
by Erin Weist From some of our earliest records of mankind we learn that people began to “call upon the name of the Lord.” (Genesis 4:26) Whether through fair times or famine, battle or prosperity, the history of calling upon God in supplication or gratitude is...