Regardless of which lever you pull in the voting booth, if you claim to follow Jesus, the practice of selective prayer is an act of disobedience.
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A Physician’s Perspective on Elective Abortion
I often think about my patient’s lives outside of my office; their victories, their struggles, their heartaches and joys, and how these issues in their life might affect whatever is concerning them medically speaking. As a women’s health physician, included in those issues that I consider is abortion. With such a serious topic as abortion, I find myself asking many questions…questions I would urge everyone to deeply consider.
Life (or health) of the Mother
Most Americans on both sides of the abortion debate are familiar with arguments for ending a pregnancy when the life of the mother is threatened. Newer legislation, however, will often add the words “or health” of the mother. This post examines the problematic nature of the addition of the words “or health” when describing the pregnancy as a danger to the mother.
When are human beings considered human persons?
Reactions to both the New York law and the defeated Virginia Bill center around whether or not the developing human fetus is considered a person and on what principles people reach such different conclusions. This post summarizes three perspectives on the issue of personhood.
A Person is a Person no matter how small … except in New York
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act into law. The law is being called by many pro-life advocates the most aggressive abortion measure…… Read more “A Person is a Person no matter how small … except in New York”
FAQ’s On Immigration: What I’m being asked, and my answers – Addendum 7/11/18.
If you’ve kept up with me on Facebook over the past couple of weeks, you’ll notice that I’ve been actively engaged in the conversation surrounding immigration. In…… Read more “FAQ’s On Immigration: What I’m being asked, and my answers – Addendum 7/11/18.”
When my church talked about sexual abuse.
A few months ago, I did a series of sermons on marriage, singleness, and sexuality. One of those Sundays was dedicated to the reality of sexual abuse. A panel of people joined me on the platform to share their expertise and their stories. It was a powerful time that empowered a lot of people, especially since every member of the panel is also an active member of Calvary.
Turning the Paige: When Accountability Must Outweigh Loyalty.
No human being and no institution is beyond the reach of critique and correction, no matter how popular they are, or what memorable and historic things they may have done.
Of Walls and Borders: Pt. 2 – Financial Concerns
Are immigrants a fiscal drain on public resources? In addition to the job concerns raised in my previous post, immigration specialist and devout Christian, James R. Edwards,…… Read more “Of Walls and Borders: Pt. 2 – Financial Concerns”
Of Walls and Borders: Christian Perspectives on Immigration – Pt. 1
The goal of this series is to heighten one’s awareness to the diversity of perspective within the Body, and to provide a synopsis of the differing views of Christians in a way that promotes greater understanding and education. My hope is that even with differing perspectives on immigration policy issues, Christians will see immigrants as people in need of compassionate ministry, love, and respect. They are what all of us were at one time; strangers in need of a place and people.
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