Many of us know that a preborn baby is a new human being, entirely unique from his mother. And we value this preborn baby, and his mother and father, because each of them is created in the image of God. Yet do we really understand the science behind life? And do we grasp enough of … Continued
You saved a life last week. How often do you hear those words directed to you? Yet, because of your support, a vulnerable life was protected. A baby will be born this fall because you made a difference. A little face will light up in a smile, a toddler will take his or her first … Continued
As we begin 2017, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on a few things YOU made possible in 2016. As we assemble our annual statistics, a few things stand out: Lives were saved. At least two dozen babies whose mothers came to us feeling they had no option but abortion will be born in … Continued
There are many reasons why the women who walk through the doors of Care Net feel abortion is their only option. For Natalie,* it was a chronic medical condition. She was overwhelmed by her health situation and felt it would be impossible to go through with her pregnancy. Our volunteer nurse, Laura*, listened and talked … Continued
We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! May you know the joy of this season. Thank you for all you do to make a difference for life!
Guess what is inside this package. Go ahead…take a guess. As unlikely as it seems, it is actually a floor lamp. Once unwrapped, it will give light in the darkness around it. Over 2,000 years ago, the Light of the World appeared in the darkness in a surprising “package” – a baby born in a … Continued
As we begin the beautiful season of Advent, we have much for which we are thankful. Virtually every day, at least one person walks through our doors bringing in beautiful handmade baby blankets, baby clothes, diapers or other baby items to provide tangible gifts for the moms, dads and babies we serve. Many weeks, a … Continued
You Have Probably Heard About #Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a day planned for giving back after we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and then begin the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So sit back and take a few minutes to reflect. How has God blessed you? We hope you will share … Continued
by Liz Osborn Excerpted from “Our Role in Redemption” speech delivered at the Annual Care Net Fundraising Banquet on November 3, 2016. Every life matters. Every life is worth celebrating. Every person is worth saving. There’s a word for this process. It’s called “redemption.” Redemption is buying back and restoring that which was lost. Redemption … Continued
Recently I was talking with a woman I’ll call Leslie. Leslie told me that she wished more people knew about Care Net. Then she told me why. Leslie has a friend who had been pregnant and ended her pregnancy. Leslie knew about Care Net, but didn’t know how to talk with her friend about Care Net … Continued