by Jenna Scott, Program Administrator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life strong>Verse(s): “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” — Psalm 127:3 (NASV) Reflection: Children are a gift from the Lord! We know that as part of the pro-life community, but how do we show it? It is […]
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (April 5 – 30, 2016): “Children are a Gift from the Lord” Read More »
by Jenna Scott, Program Administrator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verses: “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” — 1 Peter
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (March 22 – April 4, 2016): “Suffering for God’s Glory” Read More »
by Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance…” — Galatians 6:9 Reflection: I’m writing this devotional today on St. Patrick’s Day — a day where we’re all Irish, ha! One phrase that often comes to mind on this day is
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (March 1 – 21, 2016): “Luck of the Irish” Read More »
by Ernie Cyr, Program Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life – Pensacola, FL Our program director in Pensacola, FL, Ernie, shared the following prayer with us recently — a beautiful prayer that he shares with all of his Sidewalk Advocates and prayer volunteers in Pensacola! We wanted to use it for this bi-weekly devotional and invite you to join us in
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (February 16 – 29, 2016): “Prayer for Sidewalk Advocates” Read More »
by Cera Pesole, Midwestern Program Coordinator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “And we know that all things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 “Let us not grow weary when doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (February 2 – February 15, 2016): “Perseverance for a High Calling” Read More »
by Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life (originally published at liferunners.org) Verse(s): “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 1, 2016): “THE ANSWER IS LOVE” Read More »
by Chantel Poisel, Communications Coordinator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” — Acts 6:4 Reflection: I often hear, “Well, all I can do is pray…” as if prayer is inferior to any other action! In truth, prayer is the most important thing we
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (January 4 – January 18, 2016): “Praying without Ceasing” Read More »
by Jeff Reedy, Shipping Coordinator & DFW LIFE Runners Co-Leader, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people…’” — Luke 2:10 Reflection: Happy Advent and Merry Christmas to all of you! May God bless you richly
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (NOVEMBER 22, 2015 – JANUARY 3, 2016): “DO NOT BE AFRAID” Read More »
by Chantel Poisel, Communications Coordinator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “A third time the Lord called, ‘Samuel!’ And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, ‘Here I am; you called me.’ Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, ‘Go and lie down, and if he calls
BI-WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL (October 18 – November 21, 2015): “Here I Am” Read More »
by Cera McCarragher, Midwestern Program Coordinator, Sidewalk Advocates for Life Verse(s): “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to
Facilities closed:
The permanent closure of an abortion or abortion-referral facility that had a Sidewalk Advocates for Life presence.
Workers who quit:
An abortion worker who was influenced by prayer and sidewalk advocacy to leave the business. We refer all workers to And Then There Were None, a ministry that assists abortion workers in transitioning out of the industry.
Hopeful saves:
A “hopeful save” is recorded when a pregnant woman leaves the abortion/abortion-referral facility still pregnant to “think about it,” armed with life-affirming literature and a referral to the local pregnancy resource center
Babies saved:
A baby is recorded as a “save” when a pregnant woman accepts our offer of help at the local pregnancy resource center (PRC), verbally shares that she has chosen life, or gives us very clear signs that she has chosen life.