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PRA is steadily gathering cosponsors | Jun 4, 2012 by Charity Klicka

With many thanks to those who have called, and to the guidance of Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ) and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), the Parental Rights Amendment (PRA) is gradually, but daily gathering cosponsors in both the U.S. House and Senate!

Already there are thirty-three cosponsors in the House, and four in the Senate!

Bright Spots - 6-Year-Old Virginia Girl, Too Smart and Must Be Homeschooled | May 31, 2012 by Charity Klicka

The youngest person ever to qualify for the National Spelling Bee jumped and splashed around in a stream hunting for rocks, tadpoles, and all manner of slimy things.

With a look of impish delight, she came charging up the bank towards her mother.

"Hold on to that basalt," Lori Anne Madison said to her mother in her best bossy 6-year-old's voice, "and do not drop it."

Bright Spots - GenJ Student's Generous Donation | May 29, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Sophie Lohrman’s birthday was fast approaching. But instead of a typical birthday party of balloons, cake and confetti, Sophie had something different in mind.

Only a few weeks before, Sophie had been in her room listening to a radio program called Adventures in Odyssey broadcasted by Focus on the Family. While listening to the program, Sophie heard about a fundraiser called rock-a-thon. This piqued her interest. Why not do a rock-a-thon for my eleventh birthday party?