There are close to 340,000 children in the U.S. foster system. Foster care doesn’t exist without loss—significant loss, confusion, and trauma—within moments of the very first separation. Yet, despite the challenges they face, children in foster care who have experienced disruption show remarkable resilience. Statistics then go on to tell us that most children in …
Pro-Life
Life in a fallen world comes with many pains, but we have the promise that God takes all things and works them out for good.
There are many bible verses about foster care and adoption. They show us God’s heart for vulnerable children and our call to care for them.
Many men feel they should stay out of the abortion debate. Leave it to women. Yet their voice matters and is wanted for many reasons.
Here’s your complete guide to abortion definitions, language and terminology surrounding pro-choice and pro-life conversation.
Behavioral issues can be incredibly consuming and overwhelming, to say the least! In working with families, I always remind parents that they are not alone in facing these difficulties. These issues, more common than we might realize, unite us in a shared journey. No child wakes up and thinks, “Today, my goal is to create …
Top pro-life movies and books that encourage conversation about adoption, preborn, special needs and elderly.
Knowing Bible verses about death and pain, as well as how we should respond to each, can help us better serve those facing end of life hardships.
There are Bible verses supporting the idea that life begins at conception, but do science and medicine line up with our faith-based claims? The question, “When does life begin” continues to spark debate in courtrooms, classrooms, churches and communities. It is a heavily saturated question that is surrounded with emotion, politics and spiritual conviction. The …
Every Christian leads a life built on two seemingly competing truths: earthly life is a precious gift from God, but death provides us the chance to spend eternity with Him. Life stands in the way of death, and death brings an end to life. What gives?Many believers treat difficult questions like this the same way …
The monetary cost of an abortion can run up to $1,600, with the average cost being around $600. However, abortion “costs” much more.
The pregnancy test was positive. I cried. Pregnancy wasn’t in my plans, because I recently quit my job for full-time entrepreneurship. After telling the father of my twins I was pregnant, he immediately suggested an abortion and offered to pay. I didn’t want to abort. For weeks, he pressured me. Despite uncertainties about motherhood’s impact …
When an infant is developing in the womb, all the birth mother’s experiences, feelings, and anything she eats or drinks positively or negatively affect the baby. Many children who end up being adopted have in-utero or childhood trauma. This means their brains literally formed around chaos and stress. Sometimes when these children start to grow, parents …
I’ll never forget June 24, 2022. I know exactly where I was when I heard that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. It was a day to celebrate.But your teen may not think so. At the time, headlines like these appeared everywhere: “Abortion Is Healthcare,” “Women’s Rights Are Being Taken Away” and “Women Will …
“They are forcing these little girls to carry rape babies!” – The phrase shot quickly from his mouth, like it belonged there, like he’d said it a hundred times in the mirror. It was a heated debate on YouTube. In his eyes, those no-good anti-abortion activists were forcing victims of rape to carry the evidence …
If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy, you should know that pregnancy resource centers are devoted to offering women alternatives to abortion, helping them make informed choices and providing a range of services to support them throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
It is a thrilling and transformative journey when foster care and the Church intersect! We understand the village’s crucial role in these families’ lives, and our church volunteers and partners are instrumental in providing them with the support, love, and life-changing experiences they need. The Church should be a beacon of hope for the children …
In years prior, the age at which the medical community was sure a baby could feel pain was at 18 weeks. However, new studies suggest that some preborns could experience pain and other stimuli as early as 12 weeks.
The road to parenthood can be filled with moments of joy and anticipation, but it can also be met with unexpected challenges that reshape our path in ways we never imagined. One of the first traumatic experiences many couples go through is a miscarriage. In fact, about 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in …
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NIV) Tweet When I think of having hope for the future, this picture of our family gathered around the dinner table is …
