Healthcare is dominating the headlines today. It doesn’t matter where you go for your news; we are being bombarded with CBO analyses, political posturing, and finger pointing. Those on the left are attempting to maintain perceived gains while those on the right attempt to completely deconstruct much of the last eight years as they seek [...]
Many will use Father’s Day as a day to point out the failures of men in child-rearing. This is not my motivation today. I have written in the past about the role of a father versus the role of a dad. How one is distant and one is engaged. I will not rehash that here [...]
Recently, Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, released their annual report. This report’s aim is to highlight their services over the past year. Don’t expect to read a serious synopsis on their work. Instead, you can expect to read branding, marketing, and propaganda from the abortion giant. My goal today, however, is not to [...]
We recently added some wall art to the main hallway of HOPE. These simple black and white canvases provide a glimpse into the heart of HOPE with three very specific and intentional words: Loved, Valued, and Respected. I realize that for some these are mere words without a great deal of meaning, but for us [...]
Last week we came together to celebrate 20 years of HOPE. We were blessed to reconnect with past patients, volunteers, and staff members to stand for life. I could walk you through the entire night but I would rather focus on a particular segment of the night where a former patient shared her story with [...]
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 [...]
Every year, HOPE, with your help, throws over 50 baby showers for first-time moms. These moms have participated in parenting classes and mentoring, and are well on their way to providing for their child. These baby showers point to the truth of what we do. We love mom and baby before, during, and after the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
