On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a smashing victory for free speech. Lorie Smith is the founder of 303 Creative, a graphic design company that, among other services, creates custom websites for weddings. Concerned that a Colorado law would force her to design websites for same-sex weddings or take on other projects that would violate her deeply held religious beliefs, Smith filed a pre-enforcement challenge, asking the court to weigh in on whether the law violated her freedom of speech and conscience.The state decided that Lorie did not have the right to choose which messages she uses her talents to express. Friday, however, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that decision and ruled in favor of Lorie Smith.Â

Many people thought that after the U.S. Supreme Court's binge of rulings at the end of June, the July Fourth holiday would be free of judicial turmoil. Boy, were they wrong!

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Family Research Council president Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in 303 Creative v. Elenis:"As Christians, we are instructed to do everything, including what we speak and how we work, as unto the Lord for His glory. We cannot check our biblical faith at the door of our vocation. That understanding of free speech and religious freedom has long been protected by the First Amendment. I am grateful that the U.S. Supreme Court strongly reaffirmed this today."FRC also submitted an amicus brief in the case in support of 303 Creative: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-476/226880/20220602102911906_FRC%20Final%20Draft.pdf?bcs-agent-scanner=ea445ced-c546-9542-8045-1bf99dfffb38 ...

A note from Dan PhillipsAfter about seven years without a post, I posted a copy of a letter I sent to the congregation I serve in Houston, Texas. I wanted to help parents talk with their children about the ubiquitous "Pride Month" intrusions. Then I followed up with a sermon. But someone flagged it to Blogger, where it was ruled that my post was "Hate Speech." Their definition: "content that promotes or condones violence against or has the primary purpose of inciting hatred against an individual or group on the basis of their …sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or any other characteristic that is associated with systemic discrimination or marginalization." This, of a post that literally says "we don't hate people who want bad things…. We love people who don't know Jesus…" But today, to believe in the actual Jesus is to be called a "hater." You will find my letter posted elsewhere, unedited. Click HERE to read the post Blogger tried to censor.

Habakkuk 3 2O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercyIf you missed Bro. Mike's sermon on Habakkuk 3 you can down load the mp3, or subscribe to the pod cast in iTunes.

A Turkish prosecutor slapped criminal charges against two converts to Christianity earlier this month, accusing them of “insulting Turkishness,” inciting hatred against Islam and secretly compiling data on private citizens for a local Bible correspondence course.

Hindi ka namin makakalimutan magpakailan man!!! We will miss you!!! Pastor Jay: “I’m really not sure what Jeff’s real mission is in the Philippines…but do pray for him.” Bro. Jeff: (BIG Smile) Farewell speech.