Where can you laugh with friends you rarely see, get tears in your eyes listening to a young mom tell her story, hear the latest about what’s happening to save and changes lives and experience how you are part of the greater body of Christ in the Madison area? At Care Net’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, … Continued
This news actually is not new, however. We always have needed men. 31 years ago last month, Liz Osborn began as Care Net’s Executive Director. At that time, Liz shared her vision for increasing the effectiveness of this ministry. At the top of her list: Recruiting men to meet with the boyfriends and fathers of … Continued
Billie Jo had an opportunity to see a Proverb in action recently. “Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.” –Proverbs 25:11 NASB Billie Jo, a registered nurse and our new Nurse Manager, has worked in labor and delivery for 15 years. She is happy to join Care … Continued
“Your baby will not be normal. He won’t have a very good quality of life…You may want to consider abortion.” Unfortunately, this is an actual message that a friend of mine, Danielle*, heard from her doctor. Danielle, a strong woman with a deep faith in Jesus, responded, “Don’t you ever mention that word to me … Continued
Stephanie* turned away from the sink and held out her hands toward Carter*, her not-quite-one-year-old son. Carter’s face nearly exploded with a smile as he exuberantly teetered the six steps toward his mother. The other moms of The Elizabeth House, sitting around the dinner table, cheered him on. All burst out with praise as they … Continued
“Prayer works!” exclaimed Kayla.* “Tell everyone who prayed for me, ‘thank you.’ The company offered me a job on the spot!” Kayla’s summer job is coming to an end and she has been applying for a permanent position to start this fall. She came home from her interview nearly jumping for joy! She had been … Continued
What does saving and changing lives have to do with caring for the poor? We know that God commands us to care for the poor. The Bible mentions “poor” well over 100 times. Many of those times are directives on caring for and providing justice for the poor. Even apart from a faith perspective, many … Continued
Today it was my turn to be the second staff person in the ultrasound room. And it was my first time. The young couple watched with their eyes fixed on the ultrasound screen. Their faces looked like “deer in the headlights.” But unlike many of our patients, this couple seemed happy to be expecting a … Continued
Homelessness is a serious problem in Madison and throughout Wisconsin. 70 to 90 pregnant women are homeless each year in Madison alone, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Wisconsin State Journal. Pregnant women who are homeless face particular challenges. They are less likely to receive prenatal care or prenatal vitamins. They are unlikely … Continued
The numbers are out. The State of Wisconsin released their annual report on reported abortions for 2016. In Dane County, abortion numbers have held relatively steady the last four years after declining sharply from 2012 to 2013. In 2012, there were 887 reported abortions obtained by residents of Dane County. For each year from 2013 … Continued