I have spent countless hours calling on HOPE and life supporters to lead with love. There is enough vitriol and hate in our world without our voices adding to that very destructive narrative. This isn’t easy, but it is worth striving for. This calling or challenge from HOPE and others is working! We are beginning [...]
I see you. I understand you. I respect you. Your work does not go unnoticed. We set aside one day a year to honor you, but this one day never does you justice. You are an American treasure…truly a beacon of light in this dark and broken world. You are there for your child through [...]
I hated, and I do mean HATED the game "Red Rover.” I don't know who "Red Rover" is but I would like to punch him in the face. "Red Rover, Red Rover, send Lu Anne right over." For an un-athletic, shy little girl you might as well have shot me. And for some stupid reason [...]
Many of you are well aware that HOPE isn’t your typical medical clinic. We celebrate our medical expertise and the services we are able to offer, but this is not all we do. We, thankfully, are able to serve our patients holistically…mind, body, and spirit. We understand that many of our patients’ needs go far [...]
The next couple of weeks at HOPE will look a bit different as our medical personnel participate in sonography training. We currently have five well-trained medical professionals that are able to provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds. That number will become six after this training is complete as another one of our Nurse Practitioners becomes certified. We take [...]
I recently was asked in a radio interview about Knoxville’s need for a place like HOPE. The question went something like this, “Aren’t abortion numbers on the decline? If so…why is HOPE needed?” This question wasn’t meant to be a shot at me or HOPE. I actually think the interviewer knew the answer and wanted [...]
A few weeks ago I discussed the narrative of our day; a narrative that is destructive to life. I focused on the work of pregnancy centers and putting our pro-life stance to action. Today I want to expound on that and discuss changes that can be made in our conversations as we continue to wade [...]
This week is a very special week as Easter approaches and we celebrate an empty tomb! Christ’s resurrection changes everything. Not only did He do the work on the cross, but he completed that work when He rose from the dead. Death could not hold Him! This truth must not be lost on us. I [...]
I spend a great deal of time discussing here and other places the narrative of our day; a narrative that is destructive to the pro-life movement. It is this narrative that has brought us to where we are today in our society. A society, mind you, that participates in about 3000 abortions every single day. [...]
This past week I read an article discussing a new “Chrome Extension” app that will electronically alter any internet search that involves the term “pro-life.” This alteration will replace all “pro-life” terminology with “anti-choice.” The app’s creator believes that “pro-life” legislation and language hinders a woman’s ability to make proper decisions and choices for their [...]
