6 Things That Are Important to Life’s Choices: A Look at Our Core Values
6 Things That Are Important to Life’s Choices: A Look at Our Core Values Last Autumn, a few of our dedicated staff members met together for the day and discussed the direction, mission, and values of Life’s Choices. Among other things, a result of that meeting is this list of values that our ministry holds. These values show our heart.…
Feeling Overwhelmed.
When the future looks overwhelming and impossible, what’s an expectant mom to do? I am the mother of three children and each one was planned and wanted. However, during my three pregnancies I clearly remember times of being completely overwhelmed about what my future would look like with this new baby part of it. With my body already experiencing the physical…
Love vs. Infatuation
Love vs. Infatuation Greta Bailey, THRIVE Educator Not even 24 hours after February 14th, stores will rapidly throw away their sparkly heart-shaped decorations, take down their romantic flower displays, and try to get rid of their chocolate boxes as fast as they can. Valentine’s Day will be a thing of the past, and any signs or sales reminiscent of the…
Looking Ahead
In the gray days of winter, when the ground is frozen and the sun likes to hide, we stay hopeful because we know that spring is on its way. The anticipation of feeling sunlight on our skin and hearing the sound of birds in the trees gives us the motivation we need to make it through winter’s last weeks. As…
Blessings In Baby Bottles
Blessings in Baby Bottles Each year, on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Life’s Choices partners with a collection of local churches for our annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was this Sunday, January 22nd, so the fundraiser is now in full-swing! We sent out hundreds of empty baby bottles, ready to be filled with donations to help…
Keep Merry & Bright: 5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Stress this Christmas
It’s no secret that the most wonderful time of the year can turn even the jolliest of us into the Grinch. While Christmas should be a joyful celebration (a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord!), all the preparation and traditions can sneakily shift our eyes away from the true meaning of Christmas, leaving our homes filled with…
The Best Support a Friend Can Give to Someone With an Unplanned Pregnancy
GUEST BLOG: Align Pregnancy Center When a close friend tells you they have accidentally become pregnant, you may want to offer them support, but you may not know exactly what that support should entail. After all, learning that you’re pregnant can be extremely overwhelming; what can you say to comfort someone in that situation? Ultimately, the most important thing you…
STD Education: How I Know if I Have an STD or STI?
According to the CDC, by the age of 25, one in every two Americans will have contracted a STI/STD. The most recent data shows 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alone in 2021. With cases so high in number, you may be wondering if you may be at risk for contracting an STI/STD. The answer is simple:…
Finding Post-Abortion Support
Everyday in our community and around the world, women face unexpected pregnancies. An unplanned pregnancy can initiate many emotions ranging from excitement to fear, which can result in a variety of choices. If you have experienced an unplanned pregnancy and have chosen abortion, we do not place blame or shame on you, but instead we offer post-abortion support and care…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Sheila’s Story
By: Sheila, Life’s Choices volunteer October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and infant loss is unfortunately part of many families’ stories. Whether a loss occurred during pregnancy or sometime after birth, he/she was someone’s child, and the pain is very real no matter how tiny the baby. That’s why I felt led to share my story with…