Until last week, the new births we celebrated at Abide were all in the form of a pregnant client delivering her baby. Good stuff, for sure! Last week, we rejoiced over a different kind of new birth. A better kind....Continued
We've been very grateful to have many of you praying for us and with us about some needs and developments. I'd like to give you a little update. It seems as though the name of the game at this point...Continued
Greetings! There aren't really homeless pregnant women in this area, are there? Do we even need a maternity home here?For most of us, it's hard to truly imagine what homelessness would be like because we're completely removed from that potential reality. Personally, even...Continued
It's so very good to have friends! This morning I awoke to a text that said, "Let's go for a walk in half an hour." We walked and talked. And talked. Somewhere during the third mile I realized how much I...Continued
Greetings! When an airplane begins to enter a "stall," which simply means there's not enough airflow over its wings to keep it flying, there's a moment called the "buffet." Now, don't be imagining a plate piled a foot high with...Continued
Greetings! It's update time!Thank you for all your prayers about the property we have our eyes on. We met with the owner and some experts to walk through the buildings on Wednesday. Have you ever expected to have your...Continued
Greetings! "Are we doing this?"Almost ten months ago, three of us met to talk and pray about the idea of opening a maternity home in Camp Verde for pregnant women who had nowhere to be. God had been nudging us...Continued
Greetings! "I've never told anyone before."I can't tell you how many times I've heard a woman make that statement, through tears, as she confesses a past abortion. Often, more than one. She wears the pain and guilt on her face. ...Continued
A New Mom's Group! Greetings! In our last note, Kelly shared about a client whose stated need was for fellowship. I don't know about you, but I found that to be a profound declaration from a young mama who must...Continued
Greetings! Her beautiful eyes brimmed with tears, a sadness filled her face. It was a simple question. “What do you hope to gain from our program?” Her answer was just as simple, “I long for fellowship.” Her answer was raw and...Continued
Greetings! Are you aware that we have prayer warriors on task? They've been hard at work for months now. Perhaps you know one - or perhaps you are one! Abide Ministries is in the business of LIFE. And life is...Continued
Greetings! It's hard to believe we've been open less than a month. So much has happened, and the faithfulness of God has been overwhelming us. We want to thank all who turned out for our Grand Opening in January. We...Continued
