There are so many things to say to someone who is about to kill her child. There are so many reasons why that is a terrible idea. Quite often, especially as a new volunteer, we are tongue-tied when we see the mothers on the brink of killing their babies. There Read more…
Standing for three or so hours in front of an abortion center can be grueling under the best of conditions. We help ourselves endure by being prepared for as many eventualities as we can anticipate. While there is nothing better than experience and time in learning all the helpful things Read more…
Conflict is Not Unusual Many of the women we work with are conflicted. Even after they make a choice for life, sometimes they still waver. The first 48 hours are particularly critical. In that 48 hours, in most cases the resources and help we are able to provide have not 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…
Perceive the Calling What to expect your fist day as a sidewalk counselor “Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV You can no longer deny. It is time to Read more…