Sanctity of Life–a free devotion for tonight’s meetings

Editor’s Note: January  22 has been designated “Sanctity of  Life Sunday”  in 2012. In light of that, we offer a few devotional thoughts church leaders may want to share or adapt, based on Psalm 139:13.  Not long ago, a popular cable television channel aired a series based on what happens to animals in utero. Week by [...]

A Prayer for “Respect Life” Sunday

Celebrating… Respecting… Life! Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. (Proverbs 31:8)  Lord, give me persuasive words of wisdom and the opportunities to speak up for: Unborn children Pregnancy Care Centers Those with chronic mental or physical challenges Innocent victims of crime Those who near life’s end here on earth Lord, give me both words and [...]

Susan B. Anthony–Champion for Life

A practicing Quaker and father of seven children, Daniel Anthony owned a cotton mill, but refused to buy cotton from farmers who owned slaves. This principled atmosphere, the atmosphere in which Susan B. Anthony grew up, instilled in her the conviction that everyone is equal before God. Her upbringing motivated her to crusade for both [...]

Celebrate Life! Some Devotional Thoughts

January 17-24 has been designated “Sanctity of Human Life Week.”  In light of that, we offer a few devotional thoughts church leaders may want to share or adapt, based on Psalm 139:13. Recently, a popular cable television channel began airing a series based on what happens to animals in utero. Week by week we watch as [...]