November 17

This weekend I had the absolute privilege of attending the Georgia Leadership and Activation Summit seminar with Bama Students for Life, and learning a lot of valuable information about prolife apologetics. The thing that was so interesting and helpful about this conference is that none of the speakers supported their pro-life beliefs with religion. This means that no matter what your beliefs are, there are reasons for you to become informed and stay united in the fight for life. This is not a religious or Christian issue, this is a human issue.

In my history of discussing and debating the ins and outs of abortion ethics, I have found that the conversation often becomes clouded with a number of irrelevant topics and excuses ranging from reproductive rights, to population control, and even economic Burdon. Al first glance these arguments can be confusing because frankly, they sound right. They sound good. They sound fair. You would be hard pressed to find a person who believes that a woman should not have her rights, and that citizens should not be in control of their own lives and financial situation. I even agree with these points, after all I am a woman too (who enjoys her equal rights). But one of the brilliant speakers at the conference made an eye opening point. He stated that the answer to all of these concerns lies in one fact. What are the unborn? Are they or are they not human? If they are, nothing else matters; and if they are not, nothing else matters. If the “thing” we are talking about is in fact a valuable human life like you and I (For anyone who has seen an ultrasound picture or knows anything about DNA, this should be undisputable) then there is no amount of discomfort, inconvenience or any situation that would justify the taking of this life. It is not ours, and therefore not ours to take. I am not saying these things to offend anyone, but simply to raise awareness and shed light on other options.

“A woman does not want an abortion like she wants an ice cream cone, a new dress, or a Porsche; she wants an abortion like an animal caught in a trap wants to gnaw off its own leg to escape. It is not a sign that she is free, but a sign that she is desperate” I encourage everyone to consider the facts. We can all work together to educate women on their numerous options and resources and help them find real love, and support, and make an ACTUAL choice (or lovingly help them deal with a choice that has already been made)instead of being rushed into something that can forever change their life. 

Check out these facts!

  23% had hallucinations related to the abortion

· 35% perceived visitation from the aborted child

· 54% had nightmares related to the abortion

· 69% experienced feelings of "craziness"

· 73% had flashbacks of abortion experience

· 81% had a preoccupation with the aborted child

· 61% increased their use of alcohol

· 65% had thoughts of suicide

· 69% were sexually inhibited

· 73% had flashbacks of the abortion

· 77% experienced an inability to communicate

· 81% experienced frequent crying

Please feel free to email me for any additional resources or questions!
thehumblebee00@gmail.com

November 14

Good morning all! The end of the Academic semester is quickly approaching, and I am feeling extremely overwhelmed! I am so excited to get to go home to Fairhope and spend the holidays with my family and friends, but I am having such a difficult time keeping focused on all the things of the day and getting my to-do list checked off.  This got me thinking that everyone probably feels this way at certain times. I think it is so easy to lose focus on today and everything that goes along with it. I tend to worry about the future, or even excitedly anticipate something about the future, and then I completely blow off today. This, however, is not what God desires for our lives! He wants us to fully live in each day, faithfully trusting him to sort out the details of the future.

“Live Today! Do not allow your spirit to be softened of your happiness to be limited by a day you cannot have back or a day that does not yet exist.” (Steve Maraboli)

Daily Thanks: Today I am thankful for a moment to slow down and just enjoy the present with a cup of my favorite tea.

How will you enjoy today?

November 11

I hope everyone is having a great Monday! I want to take the opportunity to spread the word about an amazing charity (Amazima) that I have learned about through reading a book. It is a charity founded by a lovely Christian woman who, by the age of eighteen moved to Uganda, and by 22, was the legal mother and caregiver to thirteen beautiful Ugandan girls. I encourage everyone to check out Katie’s website, video, and if you get the chance to read her book! It is so eye opening! I look forward to being able to donate to this more than worthy cause. Here is a little background info on Amazima!

HISTORY:

"Amazima Ministries was founded by Katie Davis in 2008. The organization, based out of Franklin, TN; feeds, educates, and encourages the orphaned, poor, and vulnerable in the country of Uganda. In Luganda, the local language, Amazima (ah-mah-zee-mah) means “truth.” Amazima Ministries desires to reveal the truth of God's unconditional love through Jesus Christ to the people of Uganda.

We show our love for God by obeying His command to care for the least of His people and take His Gospel to the ends of the earth.

Every outreach program of Amazima Ministries, whether education sponsorship, feeding, vocational assistance, or community outreach, is accompanied with Biblical teaching and spiritual encouragement. We know that nourishing the physical needs of these people is not the ultimate goal. We long to see them fed spiritually and restored into the right relationship with God".

http://www.amazima.org/sponsor.html 

Daily Thanks:Today I am thankful for our brave veterans, all the blessings that God daily provides me with, and beautiful people like Katie Davis who are working diligently to make a difference

November 6

Yikes! Its Wednesday already, and this week has flown by! I am so amazed and humbled at God’s grace and provision in my life! Everything has seemed so smooth and carefree lately, that it is easy to forget God in the day to day grind. Just as I am getting comfortable, Christ gives me glimpse at his greatness. An inspirational story, beautiful scenery, or even the kind smile of a stranger is all it takes, and again I am blown away by how small I am and how great He is! No matter what your situation may be, consider how truly and wholly you are blessed to be loved infinitely by the King of kings and Lord of lords. Compared to this love, all other things in my life become trivial, dull, or silly, and I am filled with unimaginable peace and unspeakable joy, even in the midst of tough times. My prayer today is that each and every one of you will be reminded of God’s promises and find hope, joy, and peace in his perfect love! "I love those who love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me” (Proverbs 8:17).

 Daily Thanks: Today I am thankful for the best job ever, where I get to play with some of the best kids around! 

November 4

I hope everyone has had a beautiful Monday morning and a great weekend! I had so much fun in St. Louis, but am also happy to be getting back into the swing of things here at school. Today I have received so much encouragement from my morning devotion, and I wanted to pass it along to you. It deals with the topic of God’s calling in your life and being faced with a task that may seem impossible. I am a strong believer that God calls each and every one of us to something special in life. He saved us and redeemed us, and uses us as tools in his plan to further his kingdom. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1).  When dealing with God’s calling in my own life I have been faced with three reoccurring problems. These problems include getting wrapped up in my own selfish plans for my life, feeling inadequate for the task set before me, and not trusting God to provide the means to carry out his plan. My devotion this morning gave me such a powerful reminder that went a little something like this: There is no greater and more satisfying station in life than to live for and carry out God’s will, and also that you will never be enough! At first this seems terrifying, but really nothing could be of greater comfort! You will never be enough for the task God has for you, so we continually have to rely on him for strength and sustenance! We do what little we can and have faith in God for the rest! I have been so blessed to have a beautiful example of this in my life. My good friend Emily is a passionate Christian who truly has God’s will at the center of her heart. She is passionate about ending sex trafficking and reaching out to those in Afghanistan, and is not discouraged by the size of this task. She is a wonderful example of true faith in the Lord’s provision! I encourage everyone to check out her song!

Daily Thanks: Today I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, supportive friends and family, and a God who loves me enough to take care of the details!

What are you thankful for today?