Lois' Lodge Maternity Home: Meet Cadance

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Meet Cadance

4 comments:

ClassiclyAmber said...: Candace is soooooo cute and perfect! =-); January 9, 2008 at 7:12 AM
Anonymous said...: It is sad that the child could have had a better chance with a family than with a welfare dependant young mother. I wish we saw on here more positive stories about you making a difference in the lives of moms and children instead of being smacked in the face with the fact that children are parenting children.; January 17, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Without ministries like Lois' Lodge this woman might have chosen an aborion.
Thank you for providing for women in crisis and the unborn and thank you for sharing the gospel of Christ with them. I beleive that God has a plan for this baby and Lois' Lodge was a part of that.; January 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Anonymous said...: "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32

It is always a challenge when a women, no matter what age, is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Lois' Lodge exists to provide services after the pregnancy has already occurred. We encourage our girls to make the very best choice on behalf of their child's future. Lois' Lodge is pro-adoption and we strive to help our clients to understand that adoption can be a very positive choice in the case of an unplanned pregnancy. We also believe that it is best for a child to have two parents, a mom and a dad. But- ultimately,the mom is the one who makes the decision as to whether she will parent or allow someone else to parent her child. If she chooses to parent we do everything that we can to equip her so that her baby will be well cared for.

I really am sorry that you feel "smacked in the face" with the fact that "children are parenting children". Unfortunately that is reality and that is one of the reasons why this ministry exists. The Lois' Lodge blog seeks to help people to be aware of current news and issues relative to the topics of unplanned and teenage pregnancy, abortion, adoption and today's culture. We, like you, would be thrilled if all babies were conceived within the context of a healthy family. Since they are not, we try to help to assure that women have an alternative to abortion, experience a healthy pregnancy and are taught the skills needed to be an effective parent.

We appreciate you comments. We are going to make every effort to share more good news through the Lois' Lodge blog. We also encourage you to contact us to be added to our mailing list. Crib Notes, the Lois' Lodge newsletter contains stories about how our clients have been blessed through their Lois' Lodge experience.; January 18, 2008 at 2:23 PM

The Secret to Life Change

The Lois Lodge staff and board of directors believes that the Bible offers the secret to true life change. If you are not sure who you are or what your relationship with God is, read on to discover...

The Bible Says...

We all have a natural desire against God. This is called sin. We were born with it. "Yes, all have sinned and fall short of God's glorious ideal" (Romans 3:23 The Living Bible) No matter how good we think you are, we fall short of God's righteous and perfect standards. Every one of us! Your sin before a Holy God is a serious matter. "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord". (Rom. 6:23)

Though we've all sinned, God still loves us. In fact, He loves us so much that He wants to give us new life- filled with meaning and joy. "My purpose is to give life in all its fullness" (John 10:10, The Living Bible)

Salvation (being saved from our sins) is a GIFT from God. He offers it through His Son, Jesus Christ. "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners". (Romans 5:8, The Living Bible)

So how can you RECEIVE this gift? All you've have to do is ask for it. (In other words, BELIEVE the God is telling the truth and TRUST Him to save you!) "Ask and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find, KNOCK, and the door will be opened. For everyone who asks, receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you knock the door will open". (Matthew 7:7-8, The Living Bible)

One More Thing... If you've just decided that you'd like to receive new life in Jesus, you can pray this prayer (or a prayer similar to this) and receive eternal life.

Dear God,
Please forgive me, I realize I'm a sinner. I believe Jesus Christ died so I could be forgiven, and right now I want to turn my life over to You. I submit to Your authority. Come into my life, and make me a brand-new creature inside. I accept Your free gift of forgiveness and eternal life. Thank you for forgiving all my sins. From this day on, I'm consciously choosing to follow You.

But That's Not ALL!

Hey, guess what. Your name is now written in the Book of Life! You're a Christian. But it doesn't end here. In fact, this is only the beginning. Now it's time to GROW and mature in your faith. That means going to a Bible believing church. Why is that so important? Because we need support and instruction from other Christians. Becoming a stronger Christian also means reading your Bible. Why? Because it's God's letter to YOU! Think of it as a map for life.

If you've decided to pray this prayer and give your life to Jesus, please email us at debloislodge@aol.com. We want to pray for you and to be a resource to you.