Ridgell's Originals

 I absolutely believe that one of the great tragedies of our time is the enormous number of abortions in our nation.  Not just allowed, but even encouraged and celebrated.  It breaks God's heart and it should break ours.  The decision about abortion is a difficult and agonizing decision for many mothers.  And even fathers.  

It is not enough to just take a stand.  As Christians, we have to be involved in doing more than just voting that conviction.  Or expressing it in social media.  Or even blogging about it.  You know, like I am now.  We have to be involved in the lives of those deciding to give life.  Helping navigate the process, helping extend grace and forgiveness, and helping to see those babies raised.  After all, birth is not the end of life.

Foster care, shared life, hands-on help, and lots of tangible support.

But we also need to put our money where our mouth -- and our hearts -- are.

So at this time of year, many of you make decisions about charitable giving.  Here are three organizations Marsha and I support that are actively involving in choosing life.

Pregnancy Help 4 U.  They come alongside mothers, and families, in crisis pregnancy. They provide life-affirming solutions.  They provide resources to succeed in these decisions.  And they share Jesus.  They are making a difference and saving lives.  Full disclosure:  our daughter-in-law, Jamie Ridgell, is a staff nurse at PH4U.  Help them. We do.   www.ph4upartners.org.

Christian Homes and Family Services.  They change lives and families through maternity care, foster care, and adoption services.  Because when a mother chooses life for her baby, she often needs help in the next steps.  I know the people that run this organization, that work there, that serve on the Board, and that volunteer there.  They will put your money to good use.  That is why we support them.  christianhomes.com

Timothy Hill Children's Ranch.  Sometimes it is the older children, 10-18 years, that need help.  Timoty Hill Ranch provides a Christ centered community where troubled teens and young adults can be renewed and restored by love.  I know and love the founders, Jerry and Fern Hill.  I know many of the people involved in this organization.  I have spoken at the Ranch.  We help them financially.  You should too.

I know there are many other fine organizations that are involved in helping children to live.  From conception to adulthood.  I cna give you other names.  But these are the ones we personally support with money, prayers, and personal involvement.

I encourage you to do the same.  

# posted by Steve @ 5:00 AM