First Fruits Friday - Hope, Help, & Healing
There are certain difficult times in our lives when all of us experience life- defining crises, moments that are turning points that define the rest of our lives. It’s during the hardest days of our lives that everything that we believe, know or take for granted is shaken in a way we thought was impossible.
The suffering can become unbearable, and there is a point when we think: “Where is God?”
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First Fruits Friday - Seneca's Hispanic Moms
In the last 2 months, Seneca had added to their Case Management program 9 new Hispanic moms! These brave mothers are from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. They came to this country fleeing violence and poverty to our great nation seeking a new beginning, safety and opportunities for their families.
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First Fruits Friday - Miracle on the Sidewalk
Another afternoon a few weeks ago, there was a woman whose boyfriend did not want her to go into the abortion facility, however, she had her mind made up. You could see the anguish in his eyes and we tried to talk with him. He shared with myself and my Director how he felt and what he wanted. Praising the Lord she turned out to be too far along and he was able to convince her to board the mobile clinic. After seeing her baby on ultrasound and talking it through with the staff, she chose LIFE!
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First Fruits Friday - In Christ She is Fulfilled
Slowly, she began to trust God with her life (she almost died during childbirth, but God spared her) and her relationship. The Lord revealed to her that she didn't need a man, she needed God. She heard in her soul, "Don't expect a man to fill your needs - expect God to." The Lord, Himself, filled her needs and helped her break the “soul-tie” to her baby’s father which she never thought could be broken.
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First Fruits Friday - A Small Act, A Huge Difference
Fortunately, there are a good number of different organizations who help. Many of them are Christian organizations who inspire their mission in our Lord’s command, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” But the need in our community is so big, especially now. There are waiting lists for almost all kinds of assistance. It is a challenge.
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