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What advice did a Supreme Court Justice give his son about the Bible? John Jay served as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. While traveling in Europe, he wrote a letter to his little boy, Peter, after learning that his son was beginning to read. John Jay advised him on what he should spend his time reading. He wrote: The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God, and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in the next. Contin...ue therefore to read it, and to regulate your life by its precepts. The Founders wrote so much about God and government you could have family’s devotions connecting their words to Scripture. In fact, we’ve done it for you! To download our free family devotional, Faith of Our Fathers, click here: https://gogateways.org/download

What did George Washington think was more important than patriotism? Washington said this to his troops at Valley Forge: While we are zealously performing the duties of good Citizens and soldiers we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of Religion. To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian. In essence, Washington was urging his men do what the Apostle Paul wrote in Eph...esians 6, put on the whole armor of God. The Founders wrote so much about God and government you could have family’s devotions connecting their words to Scripture. In fact, we’ve done it for you. Download our free family devotional, Faith of Our Fathers, by clicking here: https://gogateways.org/download

Good news for university students in MICHIGAN - "The judge pointed out how other student groups were able to restrict leadership based on sex, gender identity, political partisanship, ideology, creed, ethnicity, GPA or attractiveness but the small group of Christians ... were denied [student organization] benefits because they require their Christian leaders to be ... Christian.

In Colossians 4:6 the Apostle Paul tells us to let our speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt. In the ancient world, sharing salt was a symbol of hospitality. Today, we could say the way we talk to others should friendly and uplifting. If you need to talk to your child’s teacher about something you are concerned about that is happening at school, make sure your words are friendly and uplifting. With everything going on right now in education, it i...s crucial to shower your children's teachers with sincere kindness and compassion. Teach your children to do the same! Ask God to open doors this school year for you to bless your child’s teachers with winsome and uplifting words -- especially if you need to challenge something going on at school. Our salt should make people better, not bitter. For ways to approach a teacher or administrator about a concern, check out our blog post here: https://gogateways.org//how-to-talk-to-a-teacher-about-a-c

Great news in OHIO - "The freedoms of speech and religion must be vigorously protected if universities are to remain places where ideas can be debated and learning can take place.

Luke Goodrich has written an excellent book titled Free to Believe: The Battle over Religious Liberty in America and we recommend you read it! Goodrich is an attorney with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. What we particularly like about his book is that he not only explains the very real threat to religious freedom in America, he also gives strategies that Christians can use to address it. The next generation of voters are sitting i...n today’s classrooms. They need to understand the value and benefit of religious freedom so they how important it is to support it and protect it. We need to be educated in order to educate. Want to purchase the book? Click here: http://bit.ly/GoodrichBook See more

Too busy to research what's going on in schools? This much needed guide for public school families has just been released by Focus on the Family & Family Policy Alliance. It's a busy parent’s guide to what’s happening in your children’s classrooms and practical steps you can take to protect them. Download it for FREE here: https://familypolicyalliance.com//Back-To-School-For-Paren

Attention Christian Parents - IT'S HERE! Today, this much needed guide for public school parents has been released by our friends at Focus on the Family & Family Policy Alliance. Topics include understanding educational authority and how to be informed on, and handle, issues like Sexxx Ed, co-ed locker rooms, inappropriate material on school internet, religious liberties, protecting your children in school libraries, and more. The handbook provides suggestions for talking to ...your children, teachers and school leaders. Sample letters and other resources are included. We doubt you'll find a better comprehensive handbook for concerned parents and grandparents. Gateways to Better Education suggests you download your FREE copy today! And if you have specific questions re religious liberties email the Gateways team at [email protected]. Download here: buff.ly/3g0gzs7