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Let’s tell the Truth about Sex – Baby!

September 14, 2010

Thoughts about sex outside of marriage: http://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=16421

Kiva: Loans that change lives

September 1, 2010

Kiva is a wonderful organization that changes lives and influence destinies: http://www.kiva.org/

Esperanza

August 31, 2010

 Esperanza is the largest Hispanic faith-based evangelical network organization and is intimately involved in all the issues having to do with the American Hispanic community. A good resource for everyone connected issues facing our Hispanic brothers and sisters. Find their website at: http://www.esperanza.us/site/c.inKOIPNhEiG/b.5510043/k.CE9B/Esperanza__Strengthening_Our_Hispanic_Community.htm

Mercy Housing

May 13, 2010

mercy Housing develops, finances and operates affordable, program-enriched housing communities for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. Their website is found at: https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=183 The link for the Illinois and Wisonsin (Lakefront) centers is at: https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=327 and https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=334 A stable home is a foundation upon which [...]

Pregnant? Now What?

April 27, 2010

This is a posting about the work of local pregnancy centers to support human life. If you have an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy, these clinics provide a good alternative to government funded agencies such as Planned parenthood. Check out the websites at:    Local Pregnancy Center Directors Topic: the work of local pregnancy centers to [...]

Getting a Second Chance: I Have a Bean Coffee Store

April 15, 2010

  We believe in fresh coffee and fresh starts. We roast our Specialty Grade coffee fresh daily in small batches so you can enjoy the natural flavors and aromas of each bean. And we help ex-offenders get a fresh start by providing gainful employment, job training and a nurturing community of acceptance. Passion + purpose. [...]

Under the Overpass

April 7, 2010

This is an extraordinary book about homelessness and poverty by a young man who left the safety of school and family to experience the life of homelessness and poverty that so many people are facing today.  A really good and interesting read. Find the book at: http://www.goodmanson.com/church/under-the-overpass-a-journey-of-faith-on-the-streets-of-america/ A seperate website for updates on this experience [...]

Doctors Without Borders

April 2, 2010

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/aboutus/

Serving the Forgotten: The Institute for International Medicine

April 2, 2010

The Institute of International Medicine (Inmed) has a wide variety of opportunities for healthcare professionals and students who are going on medical mission trips. For information, contact: Skylar Rolf, MA Chief Operations Officer INMED – Institute for International Medicine 6700 Troost Ave., Suite 224 Kansas City, MO 64131-4401   “Equipping healthcare professionals to serve the [...]

Fellowship Housing

December 30, 2009

Here is a wonderful program in Hoffman Estates that serves homeless and at-risk moms and their.  These are moms in need of need of housing, support, serving, and most importantly, hope. Its a very worthwhile program in need of both moral and financial support. You can find further information at the following website. http://www.fhcmoms.org/

Cornwall Alliance and “Global Warming”

November 17, 2009

There has been much written about the issue of “Global Warming”  so there is not much need to publicize the prolific writings of those who support that position. There are, however, many scientists, economists, and theologians who dissent from that view.  With that in mind, I present a second opinion that needs to be considered.  The Cornwall Alliance [...]

Flourish: An Environmental Group

October 15, 2009

Environmentalism from a Biblical Perspective. Go to: http://flourishonline.org/

Deaf Performing Artists Network

January 27, 2009

Here’s a really cool article aboout a kid who started a network for deaf performers. Access it at: http://www.d-pan.com/index.html

The Truth About “Choice”…

January 21, 2009

Choice   Is the decision you make when you decide to have sex.     Regret   Is the offspring of a bad choice about sex.     Murder   Is what you do when you realize you made a bad choice about sex.     Mercy   Is what God is willing to extend [...]

Defending Life

January 21, 2009

Will Roe be overturned? http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/february/29.81.html

Sanctity of Life

January 16, 2009

  National Sanctity of Life Day is coming up so here are some places to look for information and inspiration Sanctity of Life Ministries: http://www.sanctityoflifeministries.org/ Heartlink http://www.heartlink.org/ Be a Voice http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/index.cfm

Eat So They Can Eat

January 15, 2009

http://www.eatsotheycan.org/

Before You Have Sex For The First time…

April 17, 2008

Some good earthy advice for teens. http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=03ba6ee8051cc36691bd

Distorted Perception of Beauty

April 17, 2008

A telling look at our perception of beauty. http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=5a2ccb30e7bbafc011b0

Let the Python Eat Its Tail

April 15, 2008

This article on abortion was passed on to me by Vicki and gives us all something to think about. It may be (should be) disturbing. The article is accompanied by additional resources you may want to follow up with http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByTitle/2159_Let_the_Python_Eat_Its_Tail_Amen/  

LIFENEWS.COM

April 15, 2008

A website that discusses life and abortion. http://www.lifenews.com/

Obama and Clinton on Abortion and When Life Begins

April 15, 2008

This is an enlightening article on how the two democratic candidates for the presidency view abortion. Thought you’d want to know.   http://www.lifenews.com/nat3855.html

Women Influencing the Nation: The Case Concerning Planned Parenthood

April 5, 2008

  This is an important website for Christian women (and their spouses) to familiarize themselves with. The current material dealing with charges being brought against the group Planned Parenthood is important for every person, Christian or non-Christian, to read, think about, investigate, and decide on. The link is found at: http://womeninfluencingthenation.com/

Kendra Smiley’s Website

March 20, 2008

Kendra has a way of helping Young People make the Right Choices and of informing parents how to do that. This latest post has to do with the latest report on Sexually Transmitted Diseases in teenaged girls. http://www.kendrasmiley.com/

Fresh Cut Media

March 19, 2008

This is a film company that one of my former students started. Its not a “Faith-Based” media organization, but some of the cuts may have neighborhood applications, especially the one on “Seed bombing!” She has a real environmental calling, as well as a senss of humor. I hope you enjoy. http://getfreshcut.com/

Something to Think About…

March 18, 2008

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends, and spirit – and you’re keeping all these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other [...]

Reminder: Upcoming Seving Opportunities

March 4, 2008

April Serving Opportunity The Beverly Table will be having a Day of Service in Beverly. We are thinking it will be connected with the landscaping a replanting that will take place around the rennovated Beverly 99th Street Train Station. This will be done under the auspicies of the East Beverly Association of which Julie is [...]

Noah and the Flood

February 22, 2008

The story of an embryo and the preservation of life… http://www.informz.net/pfm/archives/archive_547341.html

On “The Sanctity of Life”

February 22, 2008

http://www.informz.net/pfm/archives/archive_554122.html

Shared Hope International

February 14, 2008

A Program Aimed at Stopping Sexual Slavery http://www.sharedhope.org/

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