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And he (Jesus) said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.  (Luke 9:23)

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Life is a gift. The Bible teaches that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) and that God’s eyes even knew our unformed bodies in the womb (Psalm 139:16). God loves us from the very start. He has a plan for every life that he crafts from our very mysterious beginnings in the womb.

A Biblical view of life values it from the time it is discovered, the time that tiny heart starts beating, and strives to protect it until God ordains that its existence here on earth has come to an end. This biblical value for life has become a political issue that causes great divides in our community. Understandably, many care deeply about this issue but we need to express political passion with the utmost respect and care.

Compassion for those who see this issue differently than ourselves is important. Empathy for those who have walked through the loss of a pregnancy to abortion is essential. We can care for life at every stage and recognize the complexities around the political pro-life movement. Walking out our value for life can be more than a political chant from believers but a practical movement of radical love for those in tough situations in our community.

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