Abortion ethics are complicated. Does abortion really end a human life? Or is it a woman’s right? Are there times it’s okay more than others?
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As a part of our weekly Child Advocacy team devotionals, I recently read “The God Who Breathes” by Kurt Dillinger, which opened my eyes to the prevalent reality of global abortion. In the book, Dillinger recalls an experience he had while in Romania on a mission trip where he spoke about God’s forgiveness for abortion. …
How does the Abortion Pill work? There is a lot for all of us to know.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7 (NIV) Finding peace and trusting God in the hard times sounds nice, but is it something that we can actually do? There’s no way I could have gone through all I’ve walked without …
A real, pro-life inspiration story from the perspective of the child who lived.
Why would a Christian choose the abortion clinic over the church? Many women believe church members are more likely to gossip about a woman considering an abortion than to help her understand her options.
An Interview with Charles Berry Foster parenting experiences are like snowflakes. Each is unique, beautiful, and intentionally designed by God. Charles Berry and his family had avidly supported their local foster ministry for 12 years. However, through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, Charles and his wife began to feel called to foster and adoptive …
A father’s prayer for potential dads who are considering or have been hurt by abortion.
Pro-lifers have an opportunity as cultural tension rises to share abortion pros and cons in compassion, truth and love.
I’ll never forget the day a 4-year-old little girl bounced into our lives! She came in like a wrecking ball, and I knew from day one of her being in foster care with us that our lives would be forever changed. We saw so much growth and life restored, and it was a joy to …
It is hard to know what words of comfort to say for miscarriage. Here are helpful ideas on what to say and not to say to a grieving parent who has lost their baby.
I recently attended a pro-life event in Boulder, Colorado – a city notorious for late-term abortions. The event was held at a local Catholic church, which hosted a graveyard dedicated to the fetal remains of children aborted at a local abortion clinic. The memorial site was lined with sentiments of parents struggling with post-abortive guilt, …
Family life can be crazy, comfortable, and yes, even complicated. I’m flooded with memories of my own life—and all of these words apply. My nuclear family during my growing-up years was all of those things, but we had the added experience of also being an adoptive family. I was in foster care, my sister was …
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV) Tweet “A watched pot will never boil.” I remember hearing my grandmother say that phrase over and over again, reminding me to have patience and let things play out. I hated that phrase because it always …
You may have wondered before, “What is kinship placement?” If you are caring for a relative’s children, you may not have heard the term “kinship placement” before you welcomed them into your home. An estimated 2.5 million children in the U.S. today live in a kinship placement. That number works out to 3% of all kids in the …
While scrolling through the various movie options available one Saturday evening, I stumbled across a thought-provoking thriller. Left with limited selections to fulfill my movie-night wishes, I watched the flick, which left me with a profound inquiry to consider. One of the main female characters in this film asks, “What are girls for?” The question …
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 …
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.