Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Choosing Life: Every Child Is a Wanted Child

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word But now, this is what the Lord says — He who created you, O Jacob; He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you … Continue reading →

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Choosing Life: Babies Go To Congress

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise. (Psalm 8:2) For You To Think About Shelley was financially insecure, unmarried, and expecting her third child. She didn’t think she could handle another … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Mom-To-Be: “I’ve Never Felt So Alone in My Life”

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Letter to God

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. (Jeremiah 1:5) For You To Think About A letter from a pregnant woman Dear God, As I carry this child, I am full of fear. … Continue reading →

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Why Under-30s Are the Most Pro-Life Generation in History

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word From the lips of children and infants you have ordained strength because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. (Psalm 8:2) For You To Think About “A third of my generation is … Continue reading →

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What Is “Roe v. Wade”?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. (2 Samuel 23:3, NKJV) For You To Think About The United States Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision was handed down … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Life Is Being Won Among Millennials

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. (1Timothy 4:12, NIV) For You To … Continue reading →

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Roe v. Wade: Questions and Answers

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:32) For You To Think About January 22 marks the  anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which … Continue reading →

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Stories From Friends: Friend Connects Pregnant Woman to Spanish Congregation

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

By Sally T.*, Birthmothers Friend After I trained as a Birthmothers Friend, I was matched with Adelina.* We met at Starbucks. As we chatted and got to know each other, I learned that Adelina comes from a Catholic background. Her … Continue reading →

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“My Decision To Choose Life Was Not – and Is Not – Easy”

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Carry each other’s burdens. (Galatians 6:2) For You To Think About When Willa faced her third unplanned pregnancy in four years, she googled “abortion providers in Nashville.” Two past abortions made another one seem likely. … Continue reading →

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