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How would Jesus respond to the campaign, "Abortion is a blessing"? Jan 15, 2018

Today, as I read the Facebook comment string on this recent article from the Christian Post, I feel the need for a new Christian response to abortion even more deeply than usual.

Here is a...

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What happens when the Church says, "You are welcome here" Dec 04, 2017

Imagine what could happen…

if churches all over the country were equipped to create safe, welcoming communities where both women and children could thrive during and after...

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Why grace is more powerful than judgment Nov 18, 2017

In the story below, learn what kind of impact you have had on Samantha, a ProGrace Connection Group participant at St Peter Lutheran Church. She told us about what the church and this...

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5 Things I Wish the Church Knew about Women & Abortion | Guest Blogger, D'Neida King Oct 17, 2017

D’Neida King had an abortion when she was just 19 years old. Having experienced the hardship of unplanned pregnancy at a young age, without family support, she felt that it was her only...

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Giving Grace Starts with Receiving Grace Aug 20, 2017

One day last week, I met with five Christians – a pastor, a writer, a philanthropist, an attorney, and a counselor. They all agreed that even though we talk about grace in the person of...

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How You Change the Story Around Abortion Jul 18, 2017

On June 4, St. Peter Lutheran Church held an honorary “graduation” for women involved in their Connection group. This graduation represents the long-term dream of ProGrace:

As...

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Finding Truth in the Controversy of Teen Pregnancy Jun 12, 2017

In case you missed it, The Washington Post shared a controversial story about a high school senior who is not allowed to graduate from her Christian school because she is pregnant.

Principal David...

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The Way of Grace, Lifting the Weight of Secrecy | Guest Blogger, Christy Dailey May 18, 2017

As my husband and I were beginning to present ProGrace to a group of about 50 people from our congregation – a group that is beautifully diverse in age, race, socioeconomic class,...

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The Humility of Grace & Childlike Faith – Reflections on a ProGrace Workshop | Michelle Stiffler, Guest Blogger Apr 06, 2017

God is God, and I am not.

There’s been a lot of living between that moment and today. But as much as I’ve matured in my faith, and for all I’ve come to understand about my Savior...

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5 Ways ProGrace Workshops Depolarize the Abortion Conversation Mar 16, 2017

Every time we host a ProGrace workshop, I love it.

It’s hard to pick favorites, because each group is so unique in the way they respond to God’s leading. And it’s always a joy to...

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Week 4 – Grace and Forgiveness Jul 20, 2016

I’m sitting here laughing with God right now. Because his timing is so perfect…

I wrote the outlines for this 10-week ProGrace Experience over a month ago. And I thought for this...

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Week 3 – Grace Overcomes Shame Jul 13, 2016

I had several elementary school friends tell me that when they got in trouble, their moms would say, “Why can’t you be more like Angie?” Not exactly the reputation I wanted to...

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