Upcoming Event! Can kids get Bible education during school hours?

We'd like to introduce you to LifeWise Academy, a program looking to advance Biblical Truth in our state. LifeWise Academy is a unique program (endorsed by Charlie Kirk, as seen here) and is rapidly spreading across the country. More than ever, Americans need the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ, and LifeWise is a vehicle to spread that hope into our public schools. LifeWise is currently on track to serve nearly 100,000 students across 34 states in the 2025-2026 school year.

The new LifeWise Academy movie is out, but it is only available in select communities. LifeWise Academy representative Buddy Workman will be with us for a special screening of Off School Property: Solving the Separation of Church and State. It’s an eye-opening documentary about how the Bible was removed from public education and the impact that decision has had on society. It also looks at how we can legally offer religious education to students today. This short clip helps explain how their program works to allow students to leave public school once a week for Bible instruction.
 
The screening will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7 pm at Cornerstone Community Church in Bismarck. 

You’re welcome to join us in Bismarck, OR, if you are interested in learning more about bringing LifeWise Academy to your community, but can’t attend the screening, click here for more information!
 
Hope to see you there!

Charlie Kirk - A Life Well Lived

We at ND Family Alliance are equally horrified and stirred to action by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We shared the same biblical values and deep love for God and country. NDFA works to advance Faith, Family, and Freedom within the borders of North Dakota; Charlie did the same on a much greater scale throughout our nation, especially influencing younger generations.

While political violence should have absolutely no place in our nation, there are some in our country who, motivated by pure evil, seek to silence those who courageously proclaim truth in the public square. Charlie Kirk accepted those risks and refused to water down his message to make it more palatable to the other side.  Instead, he lived obedient to the Gospel, living out its commands in 1 Peter 3:13-16,

“Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats, do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

Charlie epitomized these mandates proclaimed by the Apostle Peter, and faithfully stood before countless crowds giving an answer for the hope that he had in Christ, and sharing that truth with droves of young people across our great nation. He tirelessly defended the faith and repeatedly showed love for his fellow man despite the hate that was often hurled in his direction.

Negative responses didn’t catch him off guard; rather, I know he took to heart the words of John 15:16-18, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Charlie was truly an extraordinary bright light shining God’s truth into dark places.

Free speech in our society is imperative because we will never all agree on important issues. I’m reminded of the famous 1859 essay entitled “On Liberty” by John Stuart Mill, where he states, “the goal of speech must be the discovery and spread of truth.” We must respect the freedom of another to offer their own ideas, so that the real truth of the matter can come to light. Mill recognized that beliefs are likely to harden into stale and unreflective convictions, if not forced to constantly sharpen themselves against other viewpoints. Beliefs will either flourish or fail when put under regular testing.

There is no way to bring others from lies into truth unless they are genuinely persuaded, rather than simply silenced. The opportunity to discuss and debate is absolutely necessary. Charlie was a shining example of this civil discourse – something sadly lacking in our society today. Attempts to silence truth through violence, like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, WILL NOT succeed in their aim. In fact, they will backfire. The message of truth will prevail and be strengthened by individuals like you and organizations like ours, despite the best efforts of our enemies.

In everyday human interactions, we work to uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ and shine a light on His truth in our daily lives through Christian love for others. On the supernatural level, we know that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but there is activity beyond what our eyes can see, and that spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm are working hard against us.

Let’s endeavor together to follow Charlie’s example by putting on the full armor of God, boldly and courageously defending the faith, showing grace and love to our enemies because we are all made in God’s image, and sharing the hope of salvation with the lost that only comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

We at NDFA are so grateful for Charlie’s life and the impact he made for the Gospel, which will undoubtedly impact this nation for years to come. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, Erika, and his two precious children. Our prayers are with them through this incredibly difficult time. And yet we take comfort knowing that Charlie is in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Pray for Charlie Kirk’s Family

We are deeply, deeply saddened by the news of Charlie Kirk today, who was shot and killed at a campus event in Utah. This young man was a devoted Christian who boldly spoke for our shared American values on a national scale. We are praying for his young family: his wife and two children, as they grieve. We pray that our nation may heal and turn away from political violence. 

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

Announcing the 2025 NDFA Legislative Session Scorecard!

We are excited to announce the release of our 2025 Legislative Scorecard for this year’s 69th Legislative Session! You should be getting a hard copy of the scorecard in your mail shortly, although you can also access the digital version if you CLICK HERE. Please spend a few minutes and see how your district legislators voted on key bills. If they voted to uphold your pro-life and pro-family values, then please thank them; if not, then we encourage you to ask them why they voted against these bills. Among other things, the legislative scorecard is intended to be an accountability publication that draws directly from factual information that is readily available through publicly accessible data.
 
We had a great legislative session this year. That is all thanks to God, the legislators who supported pro-life and pro-family values, and you. Without your tremendous financial support, prayers, and responses to our Call-to-Action requests, we would not have been able to have such a successful session. Thank you so much for all you do to protect biblical values here in North Dakota!

Marriage Matters

by Marit Heidbreder

The summer wedding season is in full swing! We recently traveled to the nuptials of one of my dear nieces on a beautiful ranch in Wyoming. It was an outdoor wedding ceremony bathed in warm sunshine with the stunning backdrop of a bubbling brook gently flowing behind the altar. The weather cooperated beautifully, and the guests were thrilled by the breathtaking flowers and thoughtful details. My sweet niece and her husband chose to save their first kiss for their wedding day – it was such a precious moment as they were pronounced husband and wife before their Creator and guests! Now the fairytale begins, right?
 
Despite appearances, many things went wrong prior to that perfect ceremony! It’s not important to share all the details, but suffice it to say that numerous struggles arose in the 24 hours leading up to the big event, including a crazy hailstorm. Maybe you can relate? Weddings can bring all kinds of stress and drama as they come with the pressure of potentially being the most important day in the life of the bride and groom.
 
As weddings are often extolled as the beginning of a fairytale life together, I appreciated the truth of the situation held within their selected Scripture and elaborated on by their minister. The couple’s wedding verse was taken from Ecclesiastes 4:12, “And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him – a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”  Anyone who has been married knows that while there are countless fairytale moments, as mentioned in John 16:33b, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
 
Through the gift of Godly marriage between a man and a woman, we don’t have to face the hardships of life alone. In fact, we don’t even face them just side-by-side as a couple. Christian couples have the infinite power of Almighty God as the third strand to their cord as they navigate the joys and trials of life. It was an amazing blessing to witness this young couple’s entrance into Holy Matrimony, knowing that while they don’t know what is ahead, they do know their Creator is with them every step of the way, providing His strength and wisdom for each day! 

As my husband and I come up on our 25th wedding anniversary, I look back and remember many instances when God faithfully provided His strength and supernatural help to our circumstances. Praise God for His incomparable gift of marriage and family!