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The ministry of the Christian Law Association began with a phone call from a pastor in Ohio. As a young attorney, David C. Gibbs, Jr., could hardly believe his ears as the pastor relayed how his church was being sued by the state…

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The Christian Law Association offers a wide variety of services, free of charge, to churches, ministries, and Christians. Some of these services include free legal counsel to churches and Christians for their ministries…

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A Word of Encouragment

A Word of Encouragment

We recently received this touching note from a woman who remembers, as a child, the battles that were fought for the religious freedoms many families enjoy today. We share excerpts from her letter as an encouragement to remain faithful in defending those...

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Is Your Family Protected For Tomorrow?

Is Your Family Protected For Tomorrow?

At Thanksgiving, many of us will gather around a table with some of God’s greatest earthly gifts—our families. One important way we can care for those we love is by making thoughtful preparations for the future. A properly prepared will can make an already...

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A Thanksgiving Word From Dr. David Gibbs

A Thanksgiving Word From Dr. David Gibbs

Dear Friends, As I look back over more than five decades of the Christian Law Association, I am overwhelmed by two things: the faithfulness of God and the faithfulness of His people. Through the years, the Lord has allowed us to stand beside pastors,...

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