Walking Through the Valley

Psalm 23, the defeat of death, and the hope offered by the Shepherd who walks with us through the darkest places.

Jan 29 • Shane Vander Hart

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Eliminating School Choice Won't Fix Iowa's Property Tax Problem

Highlighting the flaws in Rekha Basu and State Senator Herman Quirmbach's case against Education Savings Accounts.

Jan 23 • Shane Vander Hart

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My cold take on the Renee Good shooting

Multiple poor decisions by Renee Good and Immigration and Customs Enforcement led to this avoidable tragedy.

Jan 11 • Shane Vander Hart

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October 2025

Ian Roberts’ Fall and the Oversight Failures in Iowa’s Largest School District

ICE detention, false citizenship claims, and a fabricated doctorate raise serious questions about oversight and accountability at Des Moines Public…

Oct 1, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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September 2025

Why Iowa Homeschooling Families Should Not Fear ESA Funding

Even if ESAs were expanded to include homeschooling, Iowa parents would remain free to choose independence—or participate—without sacrificing autonomy.

Sep 20, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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No One Deserves to Die for Their Speech

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a stark reminder that political violence has no place in America.

Sep 11, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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August 2025

Flag Burning is Protected Speech

The First Amendment protects speech we don't like and find offensive, especially when viewed as "fighting words."

Aug 26, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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Transforming My Quiet Time

Incorporating daily liturgy transformed my quiet time into a time of purposeful daily worship that I treasure.

Aug 17, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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Private Schools Using Taxpayer Funds Are Held Accountable

Debunking the claim that Iowa’s private schools lack oversight under the state’s Education Savings Account program.

Aug 5, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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July 2025

'School Choice is about schools choosing students'

School choice is about giving parents, not private schools, choice.

Jul 22, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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June 2025

Glory From Others

Seeking validation and affirmation often sabotages truthful Christian thinking.

Jun 17, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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April 2025

The Resurrection is a Doctrine of Hope

Jesus' resurrection means that death is not the end.

Apr 20, 2025 • Shane Vander Hart

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