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 freedoms for...
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 difficult...
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, churches,...
Many churches plan fall festivals, Thanksgiving meals, and other seasonal activities that provide wonderful fellowship for members and opportunities for outreach in the community. These activities have great potential for ministry, but it is wise to think through the...
Recently, the Christian Law Association was called upon to stand with a ministry facing a serious legal challenge that threatened its ability to continue serving the Lord freely. CLA attorneys were able to step in, provide legal counsel, and help protect the...
Although our attitude is invisible, it makes all the difference. There is a tremendous difference between feeling privileged to perform a task and feeling obligated to do it. Gratitude is the secret that flips the switch from “I have to” to “I get to.” I Thessalonians...
When a small church in our region received a legal letter threatening the ministry, they felt overwhelmed. They knew they needed an attorney, but like many churches, they simply did not have the financial means to hire one. Then someone told the pastor about the...
Election season inevitably brings questions to our office. “Can we encourage people to vote?” “What happens if a candidate visits our church?” These are important questions. Below are seven key principles to help your church navigate this season with confidence. 1....
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12) We can enjoy blessings for so long that we begin to forget how precious they are. We gather for church on Sunday morning without asking the...
For more than a decade, the Christian Law Association was blessed by the faithful prayers of a very special friend, Thomas “Tom” Stokes. Tom was blind, but he never allowed that limitation to keep him from asking what he could do for the Lord and for others. And what...
