One of the commonly voiced struggles from our sidewalk counselors is how to balance the demands of ministry with the needs of family. Sometimes, they report feeling guilty that they cannot be available to volunteer more often. They apologize when they have to cancel due to struggles finding childcare, or Read more…
One of the most common issues that our sidewalk missionaries have raised lately is struggles with other groups on the sidewalk, and they are not always pointing at the opposition. Disunity among others who are with us in proclaiming life is very disruptive and disheartening. But how can we strive for 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…
Domestic Violence and Abortion Some studies indicate that more than a third of women who abort are in domestic abuse situations. Statistically, two-thirds of women who abort report coercion. The layers of victimization become increasingly dangerous and complex when women are in a domestic abuse situation. Throughout the nation, there are domestic Read more…
How to Respond to Increased Fear in Abortion-Determined Women During the Pandemic www.sidewalks4life.com Abortion statistics are hard to find, but anecdotal evidence from abortion providers seems to indicate that abortions increased dramatically during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also what we observed as sidewalk counselors outside the Read more…