Courage for Life Beyond Labels
This month’s Member Spotlight is a woman whose story will stir your heart, strengthen your convictions, and remind you of the sacred worth of every human life. Marissa Nordlum told her story recently on Dream City Church’s Into the Fire Podcast.
Marissa shares her deeply personal journey of faith, courage, and unconditional love as she walks through an unexpected diagnosis and boldly chooses life for her son, River. In a world quick to assign labels and limit potential, Marissa's story is a powerful testament to the truth that every child is fearfully and wonderfully made. If you care about families, the value of life, and the beauty of purpose beyond labels, this is a story you need to read.
Put Kids Before Profit
My friends, you already know how confusing cultural and civic realities are, and you’re reading our newsletter to stay informed and thoughtful about many complex issues. It’s rare to find an issue that is so clear, and about which every sane person should agree. We want everyone to understand what recently happened to protect children from online pornography, and WHY (given the devastation it inflicts on children’s minds and souls) this must be a matter for everyone to take seriously.
What America Means: It’s In Our Culture!
Revival. Renewal. Resurgence. The Golden Age.… These are the words describing what’s happening in the United States of America. People are awakening. They’re remembering the “Permanent Things”. They’re longing for common sense. Basic Goodness. Faith, Family, ‘Groundedness’, and the Liberty to protect and keep them.
Strong, Safe Borders: What can WE do? - A Message from Mark Lamb
This month’s focus is strong borders, and HOW WE can understand the complex issues and make a real impact for good! Our friend, former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, agreed to send our readers a message. He continues working hard on building a strong Arizona and even consults with others around the nation. He knows law enforcement and border issues more than anybody. Thank you, Sheriff Lamb for all you do and taking time to write this important message, including what we all CAN DO!
June Spotlight: Every Woman of Action Makes a Difference!
This month we’re excited to highlight Jill Dunican, a true Woman of Action who fights not only for her own family but for all families in her community. She and her team are the eyes and ears on Scottsdale Unified School District. When she sees false and damaging materials and policies affecting kids and parents, she’s informing everyone in her newsletters. It’s frankly shocking to learn what gets pushed into schools without parents’ knowledge! That’s why we’re grateful for Jill, and we need MORE parents like her in every school district. Contact us to learn how you can help.
Children in CO Sacrificed to Politics —Are AZ Kids Next?
Not long ago, Colorado was a conservative, common-sense state that protected children, and their parents’ rights to raise them. But now Colorado is ruled by Democrats in both state houses, and its far-left Gov. Jared Polis who just signed the first of two significant bills into law, making Colorado the premier ‘trans sanctuary state’. That’s why every state should be alarmed.
Why It’s Always About Identity
There’s a reason those who want political control use a tactic called ‘identity politics’. It’s an effective tool to exploit people’s understanding of their identity to separate and manipulate them for political gain. But the effects go so much deeper—especially for young people.
May Spotlight: Every Woman of Action Makes a Difference!
This month we’re proud to feature Lisa Fink, a long-time friend and ally in our mission to protect kids, parents, education—and girls’ sports! She was with us in our Motion to Intervene in the Save Women’s Sports Lawsuit. (More context in this press release) Lisa has been a strong voice for Arizona women and families for many years.
Is Your Public Library Safe for Kids?
The lazy days of summer are almost here. Kids will get their required reading lists, and parents will be looking for more books their kids will enjoy reading on vacation.
The Power of Words
Have you visited the doctor lately? Many have lost trust in ‘medical experts’, but there’s no better expert than YOU when it comes to examining your mind/body/soul connection. How are you doing? If you made an appointment with the Great Physician, what would be the diagnosis? And the treatment? It might be okay or scary, but what if the truth would lead you on a path of real wholeness?
What’s Interesting and Hopeful About Holy Week?
This week many of our readers (including our team) are celebrating Holy Week, the most important events of history. Without the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, there’d be no Christianity--or the hope and life that it brings. Also, many of our Jewish readers celebrate the Passover commemorating their miraculous Exodus from Egyptian slavery, as told in the Bible. Whether you celebrate these or not, you’ll be fascinated and inspired by knowing a few facts.
How to Take Action Against Worry
Look at the news lately and it’s like hundreds of Chicken Little’s yelling to everyone that our financial sky is falling. When there’s uncertainty, there’s usually worry. Worry leads to bad decisions and unnecessary anxiety. We can say NO to worry if we take time to understand the realities, make choices to control what we can, and then take another powerful ‘action’--determine to ‘Look Up and Look Back’.
April Spotlight: Every Woman of Action Makes a Difference!
This month’s spotlight is Mary Ann Dellinger, a newly elected school board member in Humboldt Unified School District. Our SMART Schools (Schools for Merit, Academics, Respect & Truth) program helped her with knowledge, connections and campaign training. We’re proud to count her as one of our WINS for students’ education! Mary writes, “I am very honored to have your confidence and thank all the AZ Women of Action for their unyielding support of our children, the most precious gift we have.”
How Women of Action can Drive Community for Good!
A brand-new company called PAX has launched in Phoenix, and it’s investing in community--while also empowering women to literally drive their own business! We knew you’d want to know about this and tell your friends. It’s a better ride-service option that costs about the same as other ride share companies, but elevates and respects both the rider and driver.
So Many Choices!
Spring is when parents decide where and how to educate their kids next school year. Debi Vandenboom serves on our Executive Team and has experience in all forms of education—she’s that friend you go to for advice! We asked her to write to all parents needing fresh perspective and the best ways to navigate all your education choices.
No Time for Complacency
Our AZWOA Education Director, Adrienne Johnson, works tirelessly to assist and mentor school board members as well as candidates. Those who lead and guide our most precious Arizona asset—our children—are worthy of the highest scrutiny as well as support (when they take that job seriously) to serve and protect students and families in their schools! Adrienne has a message for all of us:
Spotlight: Every Woman of Action Makes a Difference!
We’re bringing back our Spotlight Woman of the Month, and this time we’re celebrating the Heart and Action of one of our very own Arizona Women of Action Executive Team Directors, Janet Poppe! Janet’s one of the Original AZWOA Board Members. Many of you know her as that great connector who loves to put positive, impactful people together, and watch what happens! Janet has a huge smile and knows no stranger. She’s also sharp and a go-getter.... I’m proud to have her on our team, and happy to share her story with you. You’ll be inspired today! ~ Kim
Girls’/Women’s Sports Not Safe Until People Hold Firm
Executive Orders are nice—when you like the politics of the President in power. But they can change just as easily with the next President, and even now, they don’t hold the power of law. They simply set a policy that directs the agencies what to do. They are open to lawsuits, which can take months to work out. We need Congress to pass good laws. And that’s why ALL elections, and ALL elected officials matter.
Presidents of Revolution, Revival, and the American ‘Brand’
To celebrate Presidents Day, we must understand that what made President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln great, was not inherently their leadership, wisdom or courage. It was all of those in service to the ideals of liberty and goodness to bless an entire nation of people. Those ideals were inspired by the Bible, and they birthed the ‘brand’ of America. To celebrate Presidents Day is to celebrate America. But have we forgotten ‘our brand’--what America stands for?
YOUR Voice Really Can Make Arizona Healthy Again!
We have amazing Arizona Women who’ve worked for decades fighting for the health of families while exposing the truth about lots medicines, vaccines and foods that most of us never worried about before.