While religious freedom is protected nationwide, states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi tend to offer more robust protections for Christian values, especially in the public sphere and in religious practices. On the other hand, states...
Keep the Alarms Working
Not only do fire alarms help keep people safe in the event of a fire emergency, working fire alarms are often required by insurance companies. If you experience a fire and it can be demonstrated that your fire alarms were not working, you could stand to lose coverage...
Common Individual Tax Filing Errors
The IRS has revealed that many of the mistakes made in filing tax returns are actually easy to correct. But if you get them wrong, it can lead to delays and headaches. Be sure to avoid these errors! • Be sure your Social Security Number is entered accurately. •...
Joy
This Easter season, let us remember that true, lasting joy is not based on circumstances but is deeply rooted in a personal relationship with Christ and the assurance of His sovereignty. 1. Joy Comes from Christ, Not Circumstances—Joy is not a...
Have You Read It Lately?
Churches are busy places! Because the main business of the church is spreading the message of the Gospel and helping people, it is sometimes easy to let certain matters slide. Please remember that—regardless of how the church actually operates day by day—if you are...
Is that “Discount” Taxable?
It is certainly the case that what the Internal Revenue Service considers incomeis often different from what ordinary people consider income. The situation of a discounted sale is an excellent example. A well-established church in Northern Virginia had accrued a...
Who’s Keeping Track of the Money?
As Christians, we are called upon to be faithful stewards. In churches, we should certainly use the talents of our staff members prayerfully, take care of the physical church plant, and faithfully preach the Word. But we must be careful not to overlook solid financial...
Can Volunteers Be Compensated?
A small Christian school educates students in Western Kentucky. In order to make the school work, several of the mothers volunteer at the school, generously offering their services for free. The principal of the school, being grateful for their work and knowing the...
Acknowledging God’s Goodness
In the many decades that have passed since the founding of the Christian Law Association, we have been singularly blessed by the Lord. Some would say that we have an astonishing record as we have labored to defend religious liberty in the United States. Though we have...
Tax Relief for Helene Victims
The Internal Revenue Service is making it a little easier for people who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. • Taxes due in March or April of 2025 are now due on May 1, 2025 for the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina,...