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The Surprising Science Behind Light and Life

Light and life belong together.  This is true in the very earliest proclamations of the early Church: “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind…The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. (John 1. 4, 9).  Interestingly enough, it is also true in science.  Recently,

A Reflection from an Assurance Practicum Student

When I (Randy) stepped into the role of Executive Director at Assurance, I brought with me a background in teaching through a local undergraduate school. I have been and probably always will be something of a teacher, whether in the classroom or out. Over the years, I’ve come to see education not just as intellectual

10 Creative Ideas Your Church Can Do to Support Assurance for Life

We frequently get the question “How can I or my church do something a little different to support the needs of Assurance?” A couple weeks ago we had a church come to us and share with us that they were doing a trivia night and that the proceeds from that event would go to support Assurance’s ministry

Bread and Fish: A Strange End of Year Reflection and Appeal

Yesterday in our daily team prayer, we read through the first section of John 6. It was timely. And inspiring to our team. And ultimately the answer to prayer that I needed. Isn’t it funny how that works? You know the story. Jesus meets with a crowd of 5,000 on the shore of the Sea

An End of Year Appeal: Celebrating Forty, Planting for the Next

When I stepped into the role of Executive Director for Assurance for Life in 2023, I asked God to give me a vision for the future. Why a new vision? In part, because every leader needs a vision to operate from: one that emerges from the initial call and purpose of an organization’s existence, but

Three Little Opportunities: A Pre-Banquet Reflection

Synopsis:The 2024 Annual Assurance Banquet for Life is fast approaching, and seats are filling up quickly—register soon! As we finalize plans, I’m reminded that true success comes from God, not just our efforts. The banquet isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a chance to gather in fellowship, encourage and learn from one another, and sow into

From Consultation to Life

By: Kayley Wilson, RN Some weeks it just feels like I answer one abortion-minded Telehealth call after another. Of course, every call and every client situation are uniquely different, but there are some calls where you walk away wondering “What good did I even do?” Sometimes I receive what feels like the wrong end of

Anthropology: What Even Are We?

 “What even are we?” The question is one that, as a former professor of mine once said, “is shallow enough that a toddler can wade in it but deep enough for a scholar to drown.” But it is not just the philosopher or the toddler that has the question set before him. It is a

Swimming Up Stream

If you’ve seen The Chosen, I want you to get into your head the intro scene for a moment. You know the one with the “Walk on Water” song and the fish swimming backwards. I’ve always loved this intro since my family and I started watching the show. I think it speaks to the nature