copyright 2000-2008                                                                      

This material represents our best effort to be helpful within the constraints of this format.Other information and counseling should be considered before crucial decisions are made.

YOU HAVE HOMEWORK  Select one or two of these verses and read them each day. They can gaive you the comfort and guidance you need at this time. Look these up in the Blue Letter Bible.

          1 John 1:7-9               Deuteronomy 33:27                         Psalm 103:3-4                 Psalm 51
          Psalm 42:11               Psalm 32                                          Isaiah 40:31
ADVICE

          Your decision to read this pamphlet is evidence that you want to make an informed decision -- one you'll never regret. I applaud you for your search for the truth.

Choose life! Consider the child's life -- not just youself. If the relationship with the other person is such that marriage is possible, do it and give the child a home. If not, take the responsibility yourself. If neither option is possible, make your baby an answered prayer for a childless couple through adoption.

Help from a good Church. If you want to have the baby but have financial problems, contact a local Bible preaching church. They will help you with that and a wide range of related problems.

Have You Had An Abortion Already?

          There are many women who have had abortions, whose hearts are broken with grief over what they have done. There are also medical workers who feel the same way for assisting in these procedures.

There is forgivness, there is a future. You don't have to be condemned the rest of your life. God wants to liberate you from the sin and guilt and give you the strength to put it behind you forever. But you need to place your life under His management. That's why I wanted you to read the "The Meaning of Life."  It tells you how to do this.
A STORY THAT DEFINES THE ISSUE.  Lori stuck her head inside the door and asked if I had a moment. I had an open door policy with all my employees so I motioned her inside expecting a job related conversation.

          When she sat down, she started to cry. Then she told me that she was pregnant and didn't know what to do. Her parents were divorced and not living nearby, so perhaps I was the only authority figure available. But that's just speculation.

          As she talked about the possibility of an abortion, I began to ask questions to better assess her situation. From her answers I concluded that the young man with whom she was involved really did love Lori. He had been asking her to marry him in fact. But Lori, to her credit, didn't want the pregnancy to force him into a decision.

          The next day I brought Randall, the young man, in and verified the information I had gotten from Lori. So I advised them to get married and have the baby. They took my advice. Twenty-five years later that baby is a handsome, talented 6'3" Marine. Everytime I get to see him, I know we did the right thing.

          You may have chosen this topic because, like Lori, you have an important decision to make. Or perhaps you are still having difficulty over a choice you made some time ago. In any event, let's take another look at this subject. Then consider our advice in this matter.

FIRST OF ALL, you are to be applauded for seeking advice on this matter. It is a serious thing to make a choice that affects the life of another human being, especially your own flesh and blood.

THE ABORTION INDUSTRY. Around 70 million abortions have taken place in America since 1973. The reason? There is plenty of money to be made in this business.

          In Europe, by comparison, a so-called "woman's right to choose an abortion" does not exist! If an abortion is allowed, a government clinic does it. This removes the profit motive. It also eliminates the big propaganda machines that work here in America to generate paying customers. This results in very few abortions relative to our totals.

          Americans aren't aborting babies for the love of killing their offspring. Again, it's the money! To get your money, the clinics will explain away the danger and the consequences. After the procedure is done and they have your money, they will disappear. You will be on your own to deal with the aftermath.

IS A FETUS A PERSON? An industry wanting your money describes the fetus as a biological mass of tissue. When we see a pregnant dog or cat, we know they are carrying puppies and kittens, right? So what's difficult about calling what's inside a human mother a "baby"?

          The abortion business says it's not a person until birth occurs. This is to reduce guilt and make you more willing to pay for their services.

A REAL AUTHORITY ON THE SUBJECT. The Bible says just the opposite some forty times. It says life begins at conception (Psalm 139:12-16 and Jeremiah 1:5) Which source of information do you think is correct?
          
          God's Word further states that life is precious to God and that its sanctity should be respected.
"Children are a heritage from the Lord...a reward from Him" (Psalm 127:3).

          Finally, the Bible shows that God knew every one of us long before our bodies were completed in the womb. (Jeremiah 1:4-5)

.          The abortion industy cares nothing about the opinion of a Holy God. There is money to be made. But they couldn't survive if it were not for women who want their problem solved and out of sight quickly. But whether you are a provider or a receiver of services, God does not condemn you for anything you have done. His "business" is loving and redeeming people. He offers solutions that last a lifetime. Just keep reading and see.


A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

          It is said that pro-life groups want to deny a woman her right to choose what's best
          for herself. Once again, you need the courage to separate truth from self-serving
          propaganda.

          Before conception, a woman has all her constitutional and personal rights. She
          can choose to just say no! She can choose to protect herself. She can insist the male
          wear protection. All the choices are there. The problem is the failure to make the right
       choice -- to choose to control your own body.

          Today a woman's right to choose is chiseled in stone. But when a women doesn't like
          the choice she has freely made, should an innocent baby be sacraficed to reverse it?
Note to the Reader:  Before you read this selection click on "The Meaning of Life" and read that
first. It contains basic information that will help you better understand our counseling on this topic. In only takes a few minutes. Then come back here and continue. Do it our way.
reproductive choices
                                                                                                                                  by Duron Davis
Note to the Reader:  Before you read this selection click on "The Meaning of Life" and read that
first. It contains basic information that will help you better understand our counseling on this topic. In only takes a few minutes. Then come back here and continue. Do it our way.
A STORY THAT DEFINES THE ISSUE.  Lori stuck her head inside the door and asked if I had a moment. I had an open door policy with all my employees so I motioned her inside expecting a job related conversation.

          When she sat down, she started to cry. Then she told me that she was pregnant and didn't know what to do. Her parents were divorced and not living nearby, so perhaps I was the only authority figure available. But that's just speculation.

          As she talked about the possibility of an abortion, I began to ask questions to better assess her situation. From her answers I concluded that the young man with whom she was involved really did love Lori. He had been asking her to marry him in fact. But Lori, to her credit, didn't want the pregnancy to force him into a decision.

          The next day I brought Randall, the young man, in and verified the information I had gotten from Lori. So I advised them to get married and have the baby. They took my advice. Twenty-five years later that baby is a handsome, talented 6'3" Marine. Everytime I get to see him, I know we did the right thing.

          You may have chosen this topic because, like Lori, you have an important decision to make. Or perhaps you are still having difficulty over a choice you made some time ago. In any event, let's take another look at this subject. Then consider our advice in this matter.

FIRST OF ALL, you are to be applauded for seeking advice on this matter. It is a serious thing to make a choice that affects the life of another human being, especially your own flesh and blood.

THE ABORTION INDUSTRY. Around 70 million abortions have taken place in America since 1973. The reason? There is plenty of money to be made in this business.

          In Europe, by comparison, a so-called "woman's right to choose an abortion" does not exist! If an abortion is allowed, a government clinic does it. This removes the profit motive. It also eliminates the big propaganda machines that work here in America to generate paying customers. This results in very few abortions relative to our totals.

          Americans aren't aborting babies for the love of killing their offspring. Again, it's the money! To get your money, the clinics will explain away the danger and the consequences. After the procedure is done and they have your money, they will disappear. You will be on your own to deal with the aftermath.

IS A FETUS A PERSON? An industry wanting your money describes the fetus as a biological mass of tissue. When we see a pregnant dog or cat, we know they are carrying puppies and kittens, right? So what's difficult about calling what's inside a human mother a "baby"?

          The abortion business says it's not a person until birth occurs. This is to reduce guilt and make you more willing to pay for their services.

A REAL AUTHORITY ON THE SUBJECT. The Bible says just the opposite some forty times. It says life begins at conception (Psalm 139:12-16 and Jeremiah 1:5) Which source of information do you think is correct?
          
          God's Word further states that life is precious to God and that its sanctity should be respected.
"Children are a heritage from the Lord...a reward from Him" (Psalm 127:3).

          Finally, the Bible shows that God knew every one of us long before our bodies were completed in the womb. (Jeremiah 1:4-5)

.          The abortion industy cares nothing about the opinion of a Holy God. There is money to be made. But they couldn't survive if it were not for women who want their problem solved and out of sight quickly. But whether you are a provider or a receiver of services, God does not condemn you for anything you have done. His "business" is loving and redeeming people. He offers solutions that last a lifetime. Just keep reading and see.


A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

          It is said that pro-life groups want to deny a woman her right to choose what's best
          for herself. Once again, you need the courage to separate truth from self-serving
          propaganda.

          Before conception, a woman has all her constitutional and personal rights. She
          can choose to just say no! She can choose to protect herself. She can insist the male
          wear protection. All the choices are there. The problem is the failure to make the right
       choice -- to choose to control your own body.

          Today a woman's right to choose is chiseled in stone. But when a women doesn't like
          the choice she has freely made, should an innocent baby be sacraficed to reverse it?
ADVICE

          Your decision to read this pamphlet is evidence that you want to make an informed decision -- one you'll never regret. I applaud you for your search for the truth.

Choose life! Consider the child's life -- not just youself. If the relationship with the other person is such that marriage is possible, do it and give the child a home. If not, take the responsibility yourself. If neither option is possible, make your baby an answered prayer for a childless couple through adoption.

Help from a good Church. If you want to have the baby but have financial problems, contact a local Bible preaching church. They will help you with that and a wide range of related problems.

Have You Had An Abortion Already?

          There are many women who have had abortions, whose hearts are broken with grief over what they have done. There are also medical workers who feel the same way for assisting in these procedures.

There is forgivness, there is a future. You don't have to be condemned the rest of your life. God wants to liberate you from the sin and guilt and give you the strength to put it behind you forever. But you need to place your life under His management. That's why I wanted you to read the "The Meaning of Life."  It tells you how to do this.
GOD FORGIVES, NOT CONDEMNS

God would rather forgive and restore you than condemn you. In fact, He can forgive no matter what you have done! Isaiah 1:18b says, "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be a white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

It gets better. God not only forgives your sin, He removes them from your record. Furthermore, It's never held against you again -- ever! Psalm 103:12 states, "As far as the East is from the West, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

The Apostle Paul assisted in persecuting and killing Christians. But God forgave him. Paul later wrote about his new start, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on..." (Philippians 3:13b-14a) He became the greatest Christian in history. In fact, he wrote most of the New Testament portion or the Bible.
A New Start For You.  If you have accepted God's offer of forgiveness, your life is under new management. The next step is to join a Bible preaching church where you will find both love and support.

Helping others. Pray every day and study God's Word. Perhaps you will be an instrument to help others. You may stop a young lady from making a decision she will always regret. Perhaps you may help those already wounded find the forgiveness and restoration they seek.
YOU HAVE HOMEWORK  Select one or two of these verses and read them each day. They can gaive you the comfort and guidance you need at this time. Look these up in the Blue Letter Bible.

          1 John 1:7-9               Deuteronomy 33:27                         Psalm 103:3-4                 Psalm 51
          Psalm 42:11               Psalm 32                                          Isaiah 40:31
copyright 2000-2008                                                                      

This material represents our best effort to be helpful within the constraints of this format.Other information and counseling should be considered before crucial decisions are made.

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