I am often asked about resources available to those that wish to be a part of the life-movement. I find reading to be a useful tool in our work as life advocates. We can debate, argue, or scream our viewpoints all day long, but if our viewpoints are not sculpted through research and scholarship, then [...]
If you follow HOPE on any level – blog posts, social media, emails, etc. – you know that we have our annual fundraising banquet coming up on April 27. This is not just another fundraiser though. This year, it is a celebration of 20 years of HOPE in our community. I have been told I [...]
Our life ethic and our desire to stand for the most vulnerable in our society will determine the course of our future. I do not wish to over-dramatize our current societal norms, but I do believe we have reached a precipice. One would not have to venture too far into a history book to see [...]
A great man passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. He was not a politician, a celebrity, or well-known. His passing will not be felt around the globe. He will be laid to rest on Saturday next to his wife of almost 60 years. Ira Bruce Wood, my granddad, affectionately known as “pawpaw,” is that [...]
A baby born years ago is still celebrated today at Christmas. The gift of life from our Creator proved to be the greatest gift. This, along with so many other reasons, is why Christmas is my favorite time of year—a perfect time to celebrate the others around us. We spend hours looking for that special [...]
In recent weeks, a great deal of time has been given to the topic of abortion—mainly partial birth abortion. We have seen the statistics, the political points, the fodder, and the hateful rhetoric. Many were waiting for this moment in time. They were waiting and anxious to take to their political hills and argue their [...]
There are some in our society that would like to resurrect Friedrich Nietzsche’s phrase of “God is dead.” Many would like to claim that the Church is simply a remnant of days gone by. I will admit that our current society and makeup is vastly different than days of old, but there is still much [...]
The cause of life and abortion will be the defining issue of my generation…the millennial generation. In the past year we have seen a number of videos detailing the devastating truth of abortion. This devastating truth only confirms our need to stand. We will stand with grace, love, and conviction. We will open our doors [...]
The term, “wanted,” is often associated with the FBI’s most wanted list or an old western photography studio in Pigeon Forge. This term, though, means much more than that. When we see our society through a Biblical worldview, we are forced to come to grips with our own value and the value of others. Are [...]
I recently finished a book that many recommended to me once I started serving at HOPE. This book, Whatever Happened to the Human Race?, was written in the 70s by Francis Schaeffer. Schaeffer’s work in the pro-life arena was rightly celebrated in the 70s and 80s, but his impact continues today. I am not going [...]
