Posts by BFLW
Every Human Being, a Human Person
In Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, he pronounced that the greatest scourge on America was slavery and the war that came about because of it. The greatest scourge on our nation today is abortion. 926,200 abortions were performed in the U.S. in 2014. Almost four in ten pregnancies end in abortion (Guttmacher). The fact is,…
Read MoreBeing a Somebody
The definition of “human”, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is a bipedal primate mammal. In contrast, the definition of “person”, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is a human being regarded as an individual. Being an individual does not have to do with being a human. Being an individual has to do with being a person,…
Read MoreAugust 2019 Prayer Letter
John 10:10b = “….I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” The context of this statement was that Jesus was comparing Himself to thieves and robbers. Their goal was to kill and destroy while His was to not only give us life , but abundant life. In…
Read MoreHow much longer will Almighty God withhold judgment from America?
And God spoke all these words saying, … Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:1&13. These words are taken directly from the Holy Bible, and are part of the Ten Commandments of God. Often misapplied, the original Hebrew text is very specific, and literally means “Thou shalt not do premeditated murder.” From the depths of antiquity to…
Read MoreJune 2019 Prayer Letter
Lamentations 1:12 = “Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by?” Jeremiah was lamenting the condition of the Nation of Israel and the seeming lack of concern of the people. Because of sin and turning away from God Israel had degenerated into defeat and captivity. Jeremiah had seen it coming and had told…
Read MoreMay 2019 Prayer Letter
Ecclesiastes 12:13 = “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” I’ve heard many messages on the subject of “Fearing the Lord.” Often it is explained as having a reverential awe of God for who He is. However, I believe…
Read MoreThe Honor of Motherhood
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, what a special time when we honor our mothers for all that they do. For many years I honored my Mom with a bouquet of flowers. My mom was always there for me, whether it was a music concert or a ball game. Her children were her pride…
Read MoreApril 2019 Prayer Letter
Psalms 133: 1 = “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” One of the blessings of this ministry is attending the quarterly board meetings of the 4 pregnancy centers. The boards of the centers are made up of people from 3 different Baptist fellowships as well as…
Read MoreMarch 2019 Prayer Letter
Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 2a = “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die.” Though the Bible states this fact, not everyone has the opportunity to be born and live. Sadly, new laws that are being passed in…
Read MoreWhat It Means To Be Pro-Life
January was the month in which pro-life Americans recognize in a special way the sanctity of human life. Several times last month, I found myself considering what it means for Christians to be pro-life. What follows are my thoughts, certainly not exhaustive on the issue but I trust they remind us that being pro-life is…
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