November 2011 - Paul Stanley

The Fall to Forgiveness: A Once-Tainted White House Aide Restored by Christ

In 2008, Tim Goeglein was at the pinnacle of success for a then 44-year-old politico. A journalism major who used his communications skills to fine tune the messages of Members of Congress and eventually the President of the United States, he had indeed arrived until he began committing one of the biggest sins in public life – secretly using the work of other writers without attribution. It is called plagiarism and in the world journalism and politics, it seems an unpardonable sin. The fall was swift and painful. That’s because Goeglein not only was in the White House inner circle, he was the face of President George W. Bush when it came to dealing with evangelical leaders nationally. The event attracted the sharpest of criticism from gleeful enemies and the White House could not defend itself. Nine out of ten who fail in this way never recover, either in public life or in personal relationships. Yet Goeglein is now vice president of external affairs for Focus on the Family, just celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary, and enjoys the trust of most of his former colleagues, include the former president. In his new book, "The Man in the Middle: An Inside [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-22T17:03:12-06:00November 22nd, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

Rick Santorum’s Moving Confession

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum sat alongside five of his fellow Republican presidential candidates at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday and went into unchartered territory when he expressed the painful regret of not seeing fully embracing his youngest daughters disability. It was a story of forgiveness and grace that exposed the human side of candidates who too often need to be seen as “perfect” in the eyes of voters – but none are. Santorum, known for his staunch pro-life and pro-family positions has been struggling to grab the attention of GOP voters outside of his base of evangelical circles. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990 at 32 years of age, Santorum quickly carved a niche as a fiscal and social conservative. In 1994, he ran for the U.S. Senate and was given virtually no chance of winning, however, he prevailed by taking advantage to the conservative groundswell – thanks in large part to the Speaker Newt Gingrich’s Contract With America. As a member of the U.S. Senate, he was the prime sponsor behind the partial-birth abortion bill, was a strong advocate for traditional marriage and led the fight to keep Terri [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-21T16:24:27-06:00November 21st, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

In a Shaky GOP Field, What Are Value Voters Looking For?

In the hit movie “Field of Dreams,” farmer Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) sees his dad come back as a young baseball player on the baseball field he has built in a cornfield. Kinsella’s dad John asks, “Is this heaven?” “It’s Iowa,” replies Ray. “Iowa? I could have sworn this is heaven. Is there a heaven?” John answers. “Oh yeah,” says Ray, “It’s the place where dreams come true.” For most if not all GOP presidential candidates, Iowa is still the place where dreams can come true. But between now and January when Iowans caucus, lots of Iowa voters want to know what the GOP candidates really do think of heaven and about the God who promises an eternal life for everyone who believes in Him. Iowans who consider a candidates faith and character an important factor in deciding who to vote for will be given an opportunity to learn more about the GOP field’s views at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines this coming Saturday. To read the rest of the article, click here: http://www.christianpost.com/news/in-a-shaky-gop-field-what-are-value-voters-looking-for-61941/

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-16T08:32:27-06:00November 16th, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

Interview: ‘October Baby’ Co-Writer Jon Erwin, Actress Rachel Hendrix

This is an article I wrote after attending the "soft" premiere and after party of a new movie called October Baby. I highly recommend this movie and encourage you see it at a theatre near you so that the Hollywood studios will give serious consideration to picking it up for national distribution. I can assure you that you'll be blessed by seeing this film. By Paul Stanley | Christian Post Reporter BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jon and Andy Erwin knew they wanted to be filmmakers from an early age. The sons of a television and radio broadcaster, the brothers spent their youth hanging on their dad’s coattails as he worked in the radio and television studios. With the release of their first full-length film, “October Baby” on Oct. 28, the Erwin brothers showcase their ability to capture raw emotions that make viewers think twice about a divisive social issue. Although “October Baby” is mostly known as a pro-life film, viewers have walked out of theaters saying the movie is so much more than simply about abortion. Protagonist Hannah, played by Alabama native Rachel Hendrix, is an aspiring actress who undergoes a series of medical tests after collapsing following a play in which she has the leading role. While discussing the test [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-13T21:48:42-06:00November 13th, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

The ‘Other Woman’ in the Cain Case

Even if you don’t remember her name, you’ve seen her face on television before - maybe only for a few seconds. She’s always the one standing beside the victim, holding her hand and trying to keep everything calm in the midst of chaos – and it’s always chaos when she’s around. Her name is Gloria Allred and she is one of the most high profile scandal attorney’s in the country. Allred, was the professional, middle-aged woman who was standing next to Sharon Bialek, the woman who accused Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of inappropriate sexual behavior on Monday. You might be thinking; “Haven’t I seen her standing next to someone else lately too?” To continue reading, click on: http://blogs.christianpost.com/churn/2011/11/the-other-woman-08/

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-09T08:13:27-06:00November 9th, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off