Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Power of Positive Adoption Language

For You From The Word Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18) For You To Think About The words we choose when communicating about adoption carry a great deal of weight. … Continue reading

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Affirmation: Your Words Are a Prized Treasure

For You From The Word Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19, NKJV) For You To Think About Mary’s pregnancy and the birth of her first-born Son were controversial. She endured whispers behind her … Continue reading

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The Origin of Father’s Day

For You From The Word Honor your father and your mother. (Exodus 20:12, NIV) For You To Think About Sonora Smart Dodd was one of six children raised by her father, a widower and Civil War veteran named William Jackson … Continue reading

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Cyber Support During an Unplanned Pregnancy

For You From The Word A trustworthy man keeps a secret. (Proverbs 11:13) For You To Think About If you (or someone you know) face an unplanned pregnancy and you’re worried about privacy, you can get confidential support – online. … Continue reading

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How Pregnant Women Find Birthmothers

We have worked hard to help pregnant women to learn about us – whether they are local or live a considerable distance from a Birthmothers location. Locally, we telephone and visit government agencies, churches, pregnancy care centers, adoption organizations, doctors, … Continue reading

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Are There Answers to Pregnancy’s Biggest Questions?

For You From The Word We live by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) For You To Think About “I know you’d like to have a zipper so you could take a peek at your baby before delivery,” one … Continue reading

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Jesus Honored and Valued Women

For You From the Word Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. (Isaiah 43:4) For You To Think About When … Continue reading

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Dueling Emotions: Can You Have Fear and Joy at the Same Time?

For You From The Word The women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy. (Matthew 28:8, NIV) For You To Think About Can fear and joy fill your heart at the same time? The women approached Jesus’ … Continue reading

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3 out of 4 Women Don’t Know the Truth

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 Renee looked at the pregnancy test result in disbelief. Then she sank to her knees. But … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Pray For Our Nation to Choose Life

For You From The Word Is he not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you? (Deuteronomy 32:6) For You To Think About I want to pray for our nation to choose life, but I don’t know how!” … Continue reading

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