Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Aborted Children Can’t Be Adopted

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity. (Ephesians 5:15-16) For You To Think About According to The Guttmacher Institute, a nonprofit organization … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs: How One Woman’s Decision Changes the World

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) For You To Think About Joann Schieble was a young, unmarried college student when she discovered that she was … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Friends Experience Healing While Helping

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word See, I am doing a new thing! (Isaiah 43:19) For You To Think About One-quarter of American adults have volunteered some of their free time to help a nonprofit. When asked, volunteers offer several reasons for … Continue reading →

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Unplanned Pregnancy Rates are Unrelenting

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land. (Deuteronomy 15:11) For You To Think About A new study released reveals that the number of unplanned pregnancy rates in the … Continue reading →

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Informed Consent Helps Women Choose Life

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Guide me in your truth and teach me. (Psalm 25:5) For You To Think About Shockingly, self-described “pro-choice” and “pro-life” Americans have one specific area of common ground. Both favor of requiring informed consent for … Continue reading →

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Fall 2011 appeal

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

Dear valued friend of Birthmothers,  As you may have heard, we have been in urgent need of your immediate prayers and help to meet ministry obligations. Many of you have come forward and given generously. Thank you! Because of you, … Continue reading →

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To Encourage Means To Fill With Courage

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Let us not give up meeting together … 
let us encourage one another. 
(Hebrews 10:25) For You To Think About In the New Testament, the word “encourage” has several different meanings (depending on which word … Continue reading →

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Hope Is Born In Rape Aftermath

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Hope does not disappoint us. (Romans 5:5) For You To Think About Olivia was raped. Afterwards, nightmares and depression led her to attempt suicide. It was at the hospital after testing that Olivia discovered she … Continue reading →

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Flow Chart: How Birthmothers Works

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

When Birthmothers first receives a call for help to the ministry office … We partner with our local churches and agencies to provide support to women who call us. Each woman who requests one-on-one support is matched with a Birthmothers … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Longs to Say to Pregnant Women

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

Volume 5, Number20 AUGUST 2, 2011 WHAT JESUS LONGS TO SAY TO PREGNANT WOMEN For You From The Word Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50) For You To Think About All … Continue reading →

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