DVD: Unplanned + Giveaway

I had the privilege of receiving the DVD Unplanned, and my husband and I watched it together.  This is a well-done documentary of the story of Abby Johnson, former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Bryan, TX. 

About the documentary: 
Abby Johnson thought she was helping women in crisis. She was about to learn the truth . . . and facing the secrets of her own painful past would be the toughest truth of all. In this documentary based on the book Unplanned, learn how Abby Johnson went from Planned Parenthood clinic director to leading voice for life and women in crisis.

Take a couple of minutes to watch this clip.


My thoughts: 
Having been a pro life supporter for as long as I can remember, I was excited to be able to watch this movie and enjoyed watching this one hour movie with my husband.  As I watched I learned so much about the Planned Parenthood organization.  I feel like this documentary had many lessons for the viewer beyond just the support for life. 
1.  Our prayers matter. 
2.  We don't know how what we say or do in Christ's love can impact another person, even if we don't see the results immediately. 
3.  We need more people with courage like Abby to stand up for what is right.

I'd like to also share with you an event coming soon, the Unite for Life webcast.  Click here for the website and more information about how to register for this FREE event.

Also, I am giving away a copy of the DVD Unplanned.  This would be a wonderful video to watch yourself and share with others in your family or church.  Leave a comment on this blog post telling me if you have read the book Unplanned or followed Abby Johnson's story.  I will choose a winner on Friday and announce the winner on Saturday, May 7.  I will send you a gift certificate provided by Tyndale for you to take to your local retailer to get this DVD.  Make sure you include your email address so I can contact you. 
   
Have a day of blessings!
 

Focus on the Family

Today's message on Focus on the Family is very moving. Listen if you have a chance.

Dr. Dobson speaks with Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor, as well as Jill Stanek, a life advocate. I read the book about Gianna many years ago. This is a very powerful discussion.

Here is the ad if you would like to view it.
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"Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:16

Something I feel strongly about...

I mentioned the Mid Cities Pregnancy Center in my post about the SCC concert. Wonderful stories were shared through a video presentation before the concert began about the lives saved at the pregnancy center. Then again half-way through the concert the director spoke about their program and showed another movie about a young girl who chose adoption instead of abortion. The girl was in the audience along with the family who adopted her baby (the boy was with them too!). It was very touching to see the family in real life and know the center is really making a difference and saving lives.

I have always felt strongly about abortion and remember preparing speeches against abortion in high school. I was thankful to be at the concert and be reminded again the value of every life and the need in our society for programs such as this one.

In our Sunday school class we recently watched a DVD called "The Silencing of God." The speaker presented facts about the heritage of our country and the faith that shaped our country for many years which is now fading away. Anyway, one of the points he makes is that there are many issues with which we place importance and we use these issues to help us decide who gets our vote....everything from education and the environment to terrorism and health care. What are the important issues though? The two he points out are homosexuality and abortion.

When we were at the concert I thought back to the DVD series. What is God's reaction to the abortions that go on every hour every day? Are we doing anything about it? We are to value life. Is it okay to sit by and allow these abortions to continue? What can we do to make a difference and stand up for life? These are questions I've been thinking about lately. What can I do to help others choose life?
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"My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:15, 16