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A Friend’s Love: A Friend Chooses to Share Your Burden

For You From The Word Friends always show their love. What are relatives for if not to share trouble? (Proverbs 17:17, GNT) For You To Think About A friend relationship is modeled on the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.  That’s … Continue reading

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“My Decision To Choose Life Was Not – and Is Not – Easy”

For You From The Word Carry each other’s burdens. (Galatians 6:2) For You To Think About When Willa faced her third unplanned pregnancy in four years, she googled “abortion providers in Nashville.” Two past abortions made another one seem likely. … Continue reading

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Wise Men (and Women) Don’t Ignore the Obvious

For You From The Word When Herod had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied. (Matthew 2:4-5)  For You … Continue reading

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Advent, Week 4: Peace on Earth Is One-Sided … Thankfully

For You From The Word Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men. (Luke 2:14, NIV) For You To Think About Advent, meaning “coming” or “appearance,” is the season leading up to Christmas. It’s a time … Continue reading

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Advent: You May Not Be an Angel, But You Can Be a Messenger

For You From The Word The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy.” (Luke 2:10, NIV) For You To Think About Advent, meaning “coming” or “appearance,” is the season leading up … Continue reading

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Advent: God Uses YOU to Reflect His Love

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.

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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8 Tips For Sharing Faith With Those Who Hurt

At Birthmothers, we’re often asked for information and tips about how to share faith with women and family members who struggle with an unplanned pregnancy.  Use these tips to get started. 1. Love God.  A dry well cannot give water.  … Continue reading

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Tips for Presenting the Adoption Option

If someone you know faces an unplanned pregnancy, consider presenting the benefits of adoption. These tips may help. 1. Express compassion. Tell her you care.  Demonstrate your concern in concrete ways, such as spending time with her or by providing … Continue reading

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100% Matched Women Chose Life

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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