I was born into violence. My mother got pregnant, as a 15-year-old, when she was raped. He'd told her he'd ruined her and no one else would ever want her. Crushed, she believed him. When she found out she was pregnant, he told her again...
Consent is a compact between people, that they agree to certain terms equally, cooperatively. There is no liberty without consent. Consent is by Free Will This principle has implications for all aspects of our lives. Most importantly, our creator has given us free will to enter into...
Holli was just 18. She had been raped by her mother's husband. The answer to the problem? Kill the baby, of course. When she got pregnant, Holli could have been spared the painful rapes, if she'd been allowed to live.Holli was repeatedly raped, suffered sexually...
Our family has seen generations conceived in violence. My mom was a 15-year-old virgin from a small town in 1966. That spring she was violently raped. He told her he'd ruined her and no one else would want her. She believed him. He convinced her...
Soundbites about the ‘rape exception’ are handy. The subject comes up a lot in my work. So, I have made a list of responses to, "What about rape?"Of course, we all have to use our own words, but I hope to spark a new thought...
As Christians, we should know the Biblical view of preborn life. Knowing the Scriptures is no trivial pursuit. The Word of God is living and powerful, like a two edged sword...
I've been reading about the horrific conditions and social ramifications of rape as an act of warfare in the Congo and Rwanda. Most articles expose the problem and a few address the long-term effect it has on society and individuals. There is no justice to...
Lyme and it's co-infections can be very overwhelming. The constant pain and fatigue can make us emotionally tender. We can feel a loss of dignity for many reasons, mostly because Lyme is devastating financially, physically and socially.I was listening to some TEDx Talks this week....
The snow is gently falling again this morning. After weeks of phone calls and emails and social media posts for presidential hopefuls, it's calm. It is time for reflection in New Hampshire, unless you are heavily involved in a campaign. It's time to clean up...
The rights of a woman and her preborn child are not at odds. How cruel are you? You influence people all across the country and around the world and you have that to say? Governor Christie is a type for politicians that say they're pro-life,...