Loving the Wounded

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22 Apr 2014
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The grief and trauma of abortion surrounds us daily—one out of every three women in the United States has experienced an abortion, and some have experienced repeat abortions. According to the British Journal of Psychiatry, “Women who have undergone an abortion experience 81% increased risk of mental health problems and nearly 10% of the incidence of mental health problems was shown to be attributable to abortion.” The great calling for Christians is to bring the presence of Christ to those with wounded hearts. How glorious it is to help women and men speak the unspeakable and voice what they have […]

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4KIDS BiG Cardio Blends Fitness, Sports and Fundraising to Help Kids

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1 Apr 2014
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This spring, thousands of South Floridians are rising to the challenge to train and raise money to make a difference in their community. In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, the annual 4KIDS BiG Cardio 5K, Fitness and Sports Event sponsored by Walgreens, will be held on Saturday, May 3 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Anchored by a 5K Run/Walk, the event also promises a ton of fun for everyone—from the sports tournaments to fitness classes to the family Fun Zone. Proceeds from the event fund 4KIDS of South Florida’s initiatives to help kids in crisis. […]

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No More Scrubbing – My Story of Sexual Exploitation

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9 Mar 2014
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By: Julie Woodley As I write this, I’m filled with words that have been locked up in me for so long: I cry like a child, I tremble, and I remember those horrible memories. I choose to have the courage to unleash these words because so many individuals need to hear the heart’s cry of those that have been sexually exploited. I know God can use my tears, pain, and horrific memories to help my other sweet sisters have a voice as well and know that they are loved. My deepest desire is that those affected by sexual exploitation live […]

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An Open Letter to the Church

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2 Apr 2013
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To the churches concerning homosexuals and lesbians: Many of you believe that we do not exist within your walls, your schools, your neighborhoods. You believe that we are few and easily recognized. I tell you we are many. We are your teachers, doctors, accountants, high school athletes. We are all colors, shapes, sizes. We are single, married, mothers, fathers. We are your sons, your daughters, your nieces, your nephews, your grandchildren. We are in your Sunday School classes, pews, choirs, and pulpits. You choose not to see us out of ignorance or because it might upset your congregation. We ARE […]

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