This past week, some of the HOPE team joined hundreds of thousands in Washington DC for the 44th annual March for Life. We didn’t march to divide or argue. Our motivation was not out of anger or bitterness. We marched for every life…from the womb to the tomb. Consistency, coupled with persistency, is key. This [...]
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 [...]
I have been wrestling with a couple of questions for the past week or so. Are we issue driven or people driven? Is our work in the life movement focused on how we can programmatically win a debate on the life issue or how we can reach people? I realize that for some this is [...]
This past week many in the life-movement had their eyes on Ohio and the “Heartbeat Bill” that found itself on Governor Kasich’s desk. I do not have space here to explain the entire piece of legislation but, in essence, this bill sought to prohibit abortion if a heartbeat was detected. This wasn’t the only bill [...]
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 [...]
Every year we produce, with the help of some pretty talented artists and photographers, a Year End booklet to share with you. These booklets tell the story of HOPE. They allow you to get a glimpse of the impact that your dollars, prayers, and time are having on this community. This year’s theme, “A Thrill [...]
Today is “Giving Tuesday” and we are currently in the middle of our Year-End fundraising campaign. Fundraising is a must in our line of work, but, as I have said before, fundraising is not our goal; it is simply a vehicle used to reach our goal. Non-profit work, by nature, requires your gifts. We could [...]
Last week, I discussed the election and the “Now What” for citizens, Christians, and pro-lifers. I will not rehash that sentiment here, but I do want to point us to some greater truths as we take a look at the political and personal landscape over the last seven days. I would love to muse here [...]
The seemingly never ending election has finally reached its culmination. Late tonight or early tomorrow we will be introduced to our 45th President. The feelings of the electorate will be mixed…some will celebrate while others feel a sense of disappointment. The two major political parties will go into spin mode and we will hear their [...]
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 [...]
