Supporting life means much that opposing abortion. These articles should get you and your family thinking about how to support life in all its beauty every day.
Humans seem to be made for stories. From our first breath to our last, our lives overflow with them. We live, we work, we suffer. We rejoice, we create, and we relate with others who are living stories as well. When we read the Bible we’re regaled with story after story about events, places, and…
Last week we talked about how hospitality extends beyond the home and, more than anything is about welcoming others into our hearts. When we have the heart of Christ, we have a heart for people. Since hospitality is a way to demonstrate care for others, how does it exemplify pro-life values? Caring Network is a…
“Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest.” Jesus, a resting place for the needy, overworked, lonely people of this world, is the ultimate example of hospitality. While, yes, He walked on this earth during a time where hospitality was highly valued in society, this calling didn’t end with…
Struggles. Unfortunately, everyone has them. You may be struggling with a difficult work situation, a family relationship, or a financial crisis. Whatever the situation, it can feel as if you are all alone in it and that nobody can understand what you are going through. It can even feel hopeless, at times. But, even though…
The story of Joseph in the bible is truly an epic. Doted on by his father, but despised by his brothers, this slave turned prince helps save Egypt from a terrible famine. When his brothers come seeking food and learn his true identity, they are beside themselves. In what must have been a divinely inspired…
Sharing the truth with love is often key to reaching peoples’ heads and hearts. For many of us who identify as pro-life, we want others to see that abortion is a matter of life and death. We want to touch those who have been wounded by abortion, and to awaken others to the need to…
Conversations about abortion can bring out different emotions. There’s generally a lot of passion on both sides of the abortion debate, and this can create a barrier to productive dialogue. Discussions with your family members about controversial topics can be complicated to navigate. It can be difficult to engage around pro-life issues well due to…
“Compassion is born when we discover in the center of our own existence not only that God is God and man is man, but also that our neighbor is really our fellow man.” Henri J Nouwen shares this thought in his book “The Wounded Healer,” reminding us that compassion is birthed from a recognition of…
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs: 12:18 We all know from first-hand experience how powerful words can be. It’s very likely each of us has been on the receiving end of someone who spoke rashly or harshly, whose words hurt like a “piercing sword.”…
What do you do when someone you know tells you they disagree with your pro-life views? For many of us, advocating for the lives of the unborn is more than a charitable cause. It’s a passionate issue, one that likely aligns with our views on human dignity and rights. This can make it difficult to…
