It is easy to focus on the bad things that happen on the sidewalk. We can focus on the pro-abortion crowd and become very discouraged. We can notice everything they do that shocks us or that makes us shake our heads in despair and dismay. We tend to talk about Read more…
One of the last places on earth you may expect to find joy would be on the sidewalks in front of a busy abortion center; however, unless you can indeed find joy, you will not last very long in this difficult ministry. I developed this article by systematically examining Biblical Read more…
I love the zeal of new believers. Their joy and enthusiasm is contagious. There are certainly times, though, when their zeal surpasses their knowledge or wisdom. That can be damaging in situations where spiritual discernment is critical, such as on the sidewalk of an abortion center. What should guide our Read more…
One of the qualities of an effective sidewalk counselor is boldness. The counselor must be bold in speaking truth, enduring opposition, and following God no matter what. Some volunteers come with that boldness. For others, it develops with experience. For some, it is an elusive quality that they don’t seem Read more…
We will all hear it on the sidewalk of abortion centers at some point: “You are making her feel bad! You should be ashamed of yourself!” Countless times, boyfriends or parents of the aborting mother approach me angrily, saying we are not acting very “Christian” when we are there making Read more…