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It Took 2 Decades, But Fetal Ultrasounds Are Now Routine

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. (Psalm 111:2, ESV) For You To Think About Today, fetal ultrasounds have become as inevitable in pregnancy as cravings, fatigue, and … Continue reading →

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Practical (and Pro-Life) Ministries for Your Church

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (James 2:17, NIV) For You To Think About What if your church could provide practical help that would remove the top three reasons … Continue reading →

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Love Series, Part 2: What Agape Means

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:35, NIV) For You To Think About Second in our series on love As Kelly sat across from … Continue reading →

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Acceptance: Do You Judge By Appearances?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Do not judge , or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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How Does Birthmothers Recruit Volunteer Friends?

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

A Birthmothers Friend is a trained volunteer who is matched one-on-one with a pregnant woman, her partner or family member.  A Friend listens and provides confidential, nonjudgmental practical assistance, emotional support and spiritual encouragement as long as the woman needs … Continue reading →

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American Idol Contestant Shares Her Pregnancy Story

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word To the faithful you show yourself faithful. (Psalm 18:25) For You To Think About Five years ago, when 18-year-old Paris Tassin faced an unplanned pregnancy, doctors told her to abort the child. They cited hydrocephalus … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kathy Widenhouse

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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3 Essential Qualities of a Good Friend

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Twisk

For You From The Word If one falls down, his friend can help him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:10) For You To Think About Good friends come in all shapes and sizes. But most people agree that a good friend exhibits at … Continue reading →

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Mary Sought Out a Friend During Pregnancy

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. (Luke 1:56) For You To Think About Mary did not plan to be pregnant. She had never been intimate with a man. When … Continue reading →

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How To Support Women Who May Choose Adoption

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Kathy Widenhouse

For You From The Word Some friends are more loyal than brothers. (Proverbs 18:24, TEV) For You To Think About Just 2% of unmarried American women who face an unplanned pregnancy choose the adoption option. Here are the most common … Continue reading →

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