All across Northeast Florida, men and women are fighting for LIFE in word and deed. Each supporter of First Coast Women’s Services and advocate for the unborn has a story of why they are pro-life and why this issue is so important to them. Take a moment to hear stories of supporters from pastors, donors, volunteers, and past clients who share why they are pro-life and why this issue is key in their lives.
Voices for Life
Courage in the Face of Fear
Courage in the Face of Fear “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” – 2 Timothy 1:7 Nineteen years ago, my wife and I were newly married, working part-time jobs, and living on a shoestring budget while I attended school full-time. We had just moved a … Continued
All Things
“-all things were created through him and for him” – Colossians 1:16 All things. Every atom and molecule in the universe was created through Jesus Christ. That means every life, from conception, is the creation of the Son of God. There are no accidents from God’s perspective. He does everything on purpose. All things. Not … Continued
Living Out Love
Since the opening of the Baker County Center of FCWS in 2007, our hearts have been with them. When I say our hearts, I mean myself and the church family that God allows me to co-pastor. I am amazed at the staff and volunteers of FCWS and their dedication to the saving of babies’ lives. … Continued
Pressing On For Life
Are you tired? Does it feel like all your efforts are lost in an all-consuming ocean, thrashing around, and with each crash, they drift further away, leaking out a little bit of hope each time? Can you relate to the feeling of pressing on towards a goal but not seeming to make any difference? Does … Continued
The Intrinsic Value of Life
My wife, Jenny, grew up in Fernandina Beach, Florida and one of our traditions over the past 22 years of our marriage is to spend Christmas day with her family on Amelia Island. Typically, the day is quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. That all changed last Christmas when there was a frantic knock on the door … Continued
A Future and a Hope
There is such a gap between what we think we know and what will actually one day be. Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of this. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” As a little girl I … Continued
Holistically Pro-Life
Imagine the following scenario. A young woman finds out she is pregnant. She didn’t plan for it. The father of the child in her womb is nowhere to be found. She lives below the poverty line. She has no idea how she will be able to financially provide for this child. She is scared, has … Continued
The One Thing We Can All Do
Devotional by Pastor Matt Owen. Advocating for life is exciting! There are so many things to do and so many opportunities to do them. Sometimes, though, the sheer number of opportunities can be overwhelming.
Cardboard Testimonies for LIFE!
When it comes to the pro-life movement, no two stories are alike. We all have our own unique journeys. For some, a past unplanned pregnancy spurs them to action. Others who are post-abortive themselves hope to save others from experiencing the same pain they themselves have walked through. Still others have walked alongside loved ones … Continued