Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Superstar Tenor Tells His Story to Encourage Mothers-To-Be

For You From the Word I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. (Colossians 4:8) For You To Think About Superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli … Continue reading

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Country Music Star Rodney Atkins on Adoption

For You From The Word Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. (Psalm 112:5) For You To Think About Selflessness. That’s the word best connected to adoption, according to country … Continue reading

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At Father’s Day, One Birth Dad’s Story

For You From The Word As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. (Psalm 103:13) For You To Think About A true story When Phil’s girlfriend became pregnant, they realized … Continue reading

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Good News: You Can Help Reduce the Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

For You From The Word Choose life, so that you and your children may live. (Deuteronomy 30:19) For You To Think About Here are annual cause of death statistics for the U.S.: 39% American deaths are from abortion 21% are … Continue reading

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Help Reach Pregnant Women With Need A Friend Cards

Saku discovered she was pregnant just as her husband starting abusing her. She learned about Birthmothers when she picked up a Need A Friend? card at  a Birthmothers Partnering Church. Saku called Birthmothers and was matched with a Friend who … Continue reading

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10th Annual Birth Mothers Day Brunch Honoring Women Who Have Placed for Adoption

At Birthmothers’ 10th Annual Birth Mothers Day Brunch honoring women who have placed children for adoption, President Jim Wright thanks placing women for their courage and explains his concept of "adoption squared." {youtube}dhlIK0wm4kk{/youtube}  

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How One Birth Mom Acted With Tremendous Courage

For You From The Word She saw that he was a fine child and she hid him for three months. But she could hide him no longer. (Exodus 2:2-3) For You To Think About Amram and Jochebed had a new … Continue reading

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“My Friend Gave Me Courage to Carry My Baby to Term”

By Saku N. as told to Birthmothers It was unthinkable for me, a pastor’s daughter who loved the Lord with abandon, to consider abortion. But for the first time in my life, I did. I conceived just a few days … Continue reading

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Abortion Risks

Physical Risks Associated with Abortion About 10% of women who have a first-time abortion face immediate physical complications, according to a study reported in the American Journal of Pubic Health and the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners.1 … Continue reading

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Types of Abortions

Abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy. A spontaneous abortion (also called a miscarriage) occurs on its own. An induced abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy and expulsion of a fetus, whether by surgery or the administration … Continue reading

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