“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea…magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him’” (Mt. 2: 1-2). Why is the visit from the magi even included in the
Jesus was born into a world so inhospitable that an innkeeper relegated His laboring mother to give birth amongst animals. Children were so disposable the earthly king ordered the mass killing of infant boys around Bethlehem in an attempt to secure his political power against the threat of a foretold newborn King. For women facing
She found out she was pregnant. It wasn’t planned. She was engaged. He was building his trade. What would her family say? Would they be shunned by their community? He wanted to break up with her…put her away because of the shame. But he was encouraged to stay, to support her. They had no health
According to New York State Vital Statistics, in 2001 in-home chemical abortion represented just three out of every one hundred abortions. Now, chemical abortion represents one out of every three in New York. Nationwide it is estimated that chemical abortion accounts for nearly 50% of all abortion. The trend is gaining speed. Whether due to
Darlene and her husband Matt just had their third child last year. The last several months with their new daughter proved extremely challenging, with many sleepless nights soothing her. Darlene and Matt decided it was time to be done with childbearing and scheduled a surgery to that end. But, just before the surgery, Darlene discovered
How would you describe an ocean sunset to a man born blind? On the other hand, how would a blind man describe the infinite details of that same nightfall, his heightened senses sketching the moment for his soul with details more profound than a seeing person could ever know? Christians, perceived to be blind by
The Biden administration is at odds with the Supreme Court for refusing to hear an emergency appeal to block the Texas abortion ban. Not only is Texas the first state the Supreme Court has permitted to ban the practice since 1973, the Texas law carries a $10,000 fine for anyone convicted of performing or aiding
The last two years added pressure on everyone. Women are more at risk for abortion than ever. Give a woman and her preborn baby the greatest gift of all. The gift of a birthday. $57 helps ensure that a woman will have the ethical medical care and support she needs to have her baby. Make
CompassCare serves women at-risk for abortion. This is Jabra’s story… “When I found out I was pregnant, I was very highly influenced to go to Planned Parenthood. So I swallowed a pill… and the idea of it was crazy. As soon as I left the office, you know, I was just like, ‘Jabra what did
Chemical abortion represents one third of all abortions, according to the New York State Department of Vital Statistics. Nationwide it is estimated that 50% of all abortions are chemical abortion. The movement away from surgical to in-home chemical abortion carries a four hundred percent increased risk to women. The risks are even higher if women
