A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. (Psalm 68:5-6)

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Ruth’s Blog

Comfort Cafe’s editor, Ruth Wood, brings a personal connection to the site through her blog. Her latest posts are: In His Presence—the Holy Spirit, Part 2. See Ruth’s Blog.

Photography Blog

Deb Allen is the author of Creation Speaks—short devotionals illustrated by beautiful photos she’s taken of nature. Enjoy her latest posts at www.heartscribeforhim.com/CreationSpeaks1.htm.

Coffee Shop Concert—Jaime Thietten

Radiating with pure and simple joy, Jaime Thietten’s personality is combined with a touch of Celine and a bit of Faith and her own captivating stylings to create her unforgettable music ministry.
See the Coffee Shop Concert page.

In This Issue: Healing From Abortion

FEATURED SONG: Our featured artist, Jaime Thietten, has written an award-winning song about abortion titled, My Chance. See her excellent video rendition on You Tube.

Stories of Abortion Recovery
www.abortionrecovery.org/recovery/storiesofrecovery/tabid/241/Default.aspx

Crisis Pregnancy Support
http://standupgirl.com/web//index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=72&Itemid=194

Life Stories

In July 1985, my husband and I paraded through the front doors of Methodist Hospital of St. Louis Park. We came to give birth to a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Joy. Six years prior to that, I had quietly slipped into Methodist Hospital through the back door, which is also known as Meadowbrook Women’s Clinic. I was single, lonely, and frightened…
The Two Doors, by Julie Woodley

I was never born
Ten thousand days ago, ten thousand days later
My Mommy wanted to keep me, she was excited to see the bump of her tummy grow as I grew
Daddy said I couldn’t be born, too much trouble…
She Said Good-bye—Letter to My Unborn Baby by Julie Woodley

Articles

Millions of women and men, both in society and in the church, are suffering under the guilt of abortion…
Can God Forgive Abortions? by Randy Alcorn

Could you possibly help me in providing a concise description/definition of what biblical self-esteem is,
Self-Esteem: Question and Answer, by Randy Alcorn

I think it goes without saying that abortion is a difficult issue to talk about. It is difficult because it is almost impossible to find someone who is neutral on the subject. It is one of the most emotionally-divisive issues in America today.
The Truth About Abortion, by Ray Pritchard

Miles to Go—Summer is winding down and with that comes the joyous relief of school. Parents everywhere revel in the thought of their child being kept busy for six hours a day, all under the watchful care of professionals who are trained to provide a nurturing, caring environment. Sadly, this is not always the case…
What if the Teacher is Wrong? by Guest Writer, hosted by Marianne Miles

Devotionals

Beth is one of my dearest friends. She had been married for 24 years when her husband walked away from their marriage.
Grieving the Loss, by Sharon Jaynes