Beautiful Life Wednesday:
(What's Beautiful About Abortion?)

Why post about abortion on "Beautiful Life Wednesday" here at Woman of Faith? I do it because abortion is a thing that prevents millions of people from having a beautiful life each year.

Abortion ends life, period. There is absolutely nothing beautiful about it. But until we stop sanctioning it with our laws or otherwise turning a blind eye, I am compelled to address the issue.

Jesus said he came to "give LIFE; and that more abundantly."
Abortion is death--the absolute opposite of what God came to earth to give us.

I'd like to share the thoughts of a greater thinker than I, today. Someone who gave his life for what he believed.The following is from "Bonhoeffer on Abortion," a post I saw on John Piper's blog, "Desiring God".

Bonhoeffer’s clear and strong views on abortion (are)..decisive on the immorality of it, and pastorally compassionate toward the persons in crisis.

Destruction of the embryo in the mother’s womb is a violation of the right to live which God has bestowed upon this nascent life. To raise the question whether we are here concerned already with a human being or not is merely to confuse the issue. The simple fact is that God certainly intended to create a human being and that this nascent human being has been deliberately deprived of his life. And this is nothing but murder.

A great many different motives may lead to an action of this kind; indeed in cases where it is an act of despair, performed in circumstances of extreme human or economic destitution and misery, the guilt may often lie rather with the community than with the individual. Precisely in this connection money may conceal many a wanton deed, while the poor man’s more reluctant lapse may far more easily be disclosed.

All these considerations must no doubt have a quite decisive influence on our personal and pastoral attitude towards the person concerned, but they cannot in any way alter the fact of murder. (Quoted in Eric Metaxas, Bonhoeffer, 472, paragraphing added)

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I pray these words speak to your heart as God intends.
As Christians, we don't hate women who feel compelled to end the life of their baby.
We just pray for life. Period.

Two decades ago I started a book with the theme of a teenager in crisis due to an unwanted, unexpected pregnancy. My writing took other directions, but if the Lord gives me the chance, I'll finish that book someday. I pray rather, He helps our country end the legalization of this bloodshed so that girls like the heroine of the story won't have to face such awful choices. Those like her would still have to face the consequences of their actions, but like so many before them, they'd likely discover that the "unwanted pregnancy" is a gift in disguise: a beautiful life!

Warmest Blessings,

Linore
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Beautiful Life Wednesday

The New Morality

I'm posting a YouTube link made by a woman I know called "The New Morality". This intrepid lady spends many of her days parked outside an abortion mill here in Dayton, simply for the chance to speak to women before they kill their babies. I admire what she does because:

Abortion, like suicide, is a permanent response to a temporary situation.
Abortion, like suicide, is tragic.
Abortion, like suicide, stops a beating heart. And like suicide, abortion has many victims.
But UNLIKE suicide, abortion is not the victim's choice.
They call abortion a choice--would you have chosen to be aborted?
Well, I get ahead of myself.Back to the YouTube video.

To my surprise, my friend (her name is Vivian)took a poem that was originally published anonymously in a Catholic devotional and made it into a short RAP!

It speaks to baby victims of abortion. (I believe mothers are victims as well. Victims of "the new morality." Victims of coercion. Victims of poor judgment. But at least they get off with their lives--usually. I say usually because botched abortions do claim a number of maternal lives each year.)

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You don't have to be a rap fan to enjoy this, though.
You just have to love life!
I wish you a beautiful one...today and always.

What do you think of this message? Does it hit any nerves? Make you think?
Increase your compassion? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Warmest Blessings,

Linore
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Hush Little Baby, Part II

Yesterday's post introduced us to author Deborah Piccurelli and her brave new work of fiction based on the sordid industry of abortion and fetal harvesting, Hush Little Baby.


Today we'll learn just a little bit about Deborah; and don't forget the drawing for a free copy of her book--comments will be accepted for the drawing until next Wednesday, 2/22, so don't be shy. : )

I asked Deborah what made her write this particular book, and here's what she said:

Two things: When I heard about fetal harvesting (a.k.a., baby body parts trafficking), it angered me. Even though this was way back in 1999, I want to make people aware that this still happens. Many people already know about it, but many do not, or some have just forgotten. Secondly, I used the characters that I did, because I had seen little people on daytime talk shows, and felt they were being exploited. I vowed to myself that I'd someday write a book showing them living normal everyday lives, just like the rest of us.

I then asked her what message did she hope readers would take away with them?

Several. Grace and forgiveness, redemption, that we shouldn't live by our feelings, but always consult the Lord for every decision we make.

As I said above, I wrote this novel to create awareness about fetal harvesting, but I also want to help alleviate it. I will be donating 10% of the proceeds to Life Dynamics, an organization that works to stop it.

And what is Deb working on now?

I am in the very early stages of a novel where (without giving too much away) a young woman overhears some very incriminating information being conveyed without realizing it. The next thing she knows, while driving to her boyfriend's home after work, her car is rammed from behind by another vehicle, causing her to crash. Devastating circumstances result from both the accident and the secret information.

Sounds intriguing, Deb! We wish you much success.
Thanks for doing the book giveaway here at Woman of Faith.

I bought a copy of Hush Little Baby for my Kindle yesterday, and I know I can't wait to read it.

[Baby image from: http://listsoplenty.com/pix/in-utero-amazing-pictures-from-the-womb]

Picture Says (More Than) a Thousand Words

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you;" Jeremiah 1:5a

For You formed my inward parts ; You wove me in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27

Thank you, God, for the miracle of life! I couldn't say it any better than the above picture and verses, can you? And by the way, have you signed the petition (see post, below) to support the lives of the unborn? Please do so today! It takes less than a minute. If you missed the post or don't see it on your page, here's the link:

Sign the petition now!

Nancy Leigh DeMoss recently had something to say about why human life is precious (and deserves to be protected). Here's a couple bullet points from her e-newsletter:

God is the sovereign author and designer of life. That’s why He alone has the right to give and to take life.
Our dignity, our worth, our value is based on the fact that we were created in the image of God.
God has a purpose for your life, so don’t despise what God prizes so highly.

Thanks for taking a stand for LIFE--for those whose voices we never hear. The silent ones whose little heart-beats are ignored.
Hugs and Blessings,

Linore
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Have You Done This, Yet?

Our country's collective head-in-the-sand stance regarding the killing of unborn children has long been an issue close to my heart. Of course I signed the following petition. I hope you will, too.

I have just added my name to Concerned Women for America's
National Statement of Support for the Unborn Victims of
Abortion -- a statement that will be presented to key pro-life
members of Congress during CWA's "Celebrate Life, Embrace
Grace" event just prior to the March for Life rally.

Join with pro-life Americans from across the nation by
re-affirming your commitment to the unborn of our nation
by clicking below and adding your name to this important
national statement for the unborn victims of abortion.

Click here to have your statement presented to key pro-life
members of Congress during CWA's "Celebrate Life, Embrace
Grace" event on the day of the rally:

Sign the petition

With the help of tens of thousands of pro-life Americans from
across the nation, we can demonstrate to Congress that the
time is now to re-establish a culture of life to Capitol Hill
and beyond!

Click below to reaffirm your commitment to the voiceless
victims of abortion:

Let's Save Lives!

Warmest Blessings,

Linore
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Mother Saves Baby that Doctors Left for Dead

There's nothing I can say that will beat the lift this story can give you.
Click on the title and see for yourself.
(I love this.)