In this article, we hope to present a true case study with some identifying information changed to protect privacy. As we examine the events as they unfolded for us when we met this abortion-minded mother, we will provide what we believe are some guiding principles for sidewalk counselors as they encounter similar situations. Be Read more…
1. Focus: Keep the main thing, the main thing. Focus on the mission. MAIN mission: Glorify God. Second Main Mission: Be a voice for the unborn. 2. To stay focused, avoid chit chat. Prayer and vigilance are necessary to maintain focus. Chit-chat among team members is easy and tempting … but try very hard to avoid Read more…
Often, Help Turns to Helplessness A woman pulled over to talk with one of our newer counselors, Leah, stating that she was set on abortion. Leah brought her to me. As our discussion progressed for nearly an hour while Leah listened, Marcy* (not real name) confided that she was schizophrenic Read more…
Is God Good? The Challenge. A woman I met at the abortion center angrily challenged my affirmation of the goodness of God. She had been raped at age 4 by a family friend. Her parents refused to bring that man to justice. The little girl learned that there was no Read more…
Joseph’s Dream and Doubt Joseph had a dream that he knew was sent by God. Ten sheathes of wheat were to bow down to him. He may not have shown great humility and wisdom in mentioning this dream to his already jealous brothers. They rightly perceived that it was they Read more…