Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Mary’s First Response Eclipsed By What She Did Next

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words. (Luke 1:28-29) For You To Think About It can be … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Pregnancy Is a Surprise

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:38) For You To Think About Mary was surprised when she discovered she was to bear the Christ … Continue reading →

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Advent: God Uses YOU to Reflect His Love

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel – which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23, NIV) For You To Think About Advent, meaning … Continue reading →

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Advent: Hope Is Real. Pregnant Women Can Have It.

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word “‘The days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.’” (Jeremiah 33:14, NIV) For You To Think About … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Be Thankful For

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) For You To Think About On Thanksgiving, Americans will gather around their dinner tables and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy in … Continue reading →

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Say “Thank You” to Women in Your Life Who Have Chosen Life

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) For You To Think About We are all here because a woman was willing to bring another person into the world. Economists project that … Continue reading →

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100% Matched Women Chose Life

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) For You To Think About In 2009, 100% of the women who were matched with a Birthmothers Friend chose life. … Continue reading →

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Understanding the 3 Types of Adoption

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:6) For You To Think About Different types of adoption are distinguished by the level of contact between the birth parents, adoptive parents, and the child. November is … Continue reading →

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What’s the “Adoption Triangle”?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Look after orphans. (James 1:27) For You To Think About According to Bethany Christian Services, the nation’s largest adoption agency, U.S. adoption placements are up 26%. One reason cited for the upturn: the new, growing … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe This Popular Myth about Adoption?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Psalm 51:17) For You To Think About A recent episode of Glee, a popular American musical-drama … Continue reading →

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