Entries for August, 2011

Stanek Sunday extra: Carrie Underwood sings “How Great Thou Art” at CMAs

During our communion time this weekend, my church is playing Carrie Underwood’s amazing rendition of “How Great Thou Art,” which she sang at this spring’s Country Music Awards (with Vince Gill on guitar), as background worship music. Underwood received a standing ovation for her performance, and many, including me, wiped tears from their eyes by [...]

Stanek Sunday quote: “From my mother’s womb, you have been my God.”

I was placed in your care from birth. From my mother’s womb you have been my God. ~ Psalm 22:10, New International Version [Illustration via SpiritualAdoption.org]

Seven Texas Planned Parenthoods to close due to state budget cuts

According to the TRL [Texas Right to Life] blog (and confirmed by Planned Parenthood), seven North Texas Planned Parenthood locations, including sites in Arlington and Plano, are set to close by the end of September due to the budget cuts, while more independent family planning clinics plan to close their doors in the months to [...]

(Prolifer)ations 8-26-11

by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. At Live Action, Jennie Stone relays her experience during a sidewalk counseling session and prayer vigil in Madrid, where at least one baby’s [...]

Jivin J’s Life Links 8-26-11

by JivinJ, host of the blog, JivinJehoshaphat A local news station reports on the closing of a Planned Parenthood in Sherman, TX, apparently due to a lack of customers. The report also notes a PP in Gainesville (a city which neighbors Sherman) will close August 29. A woman is in intensive care after an Australian [...]

Lunch Break: Hannity debate – What constitutes child abuse?

by LauraLoo Email LauraLoo with your Lunch Break suggestions.

Ironic government app of the day

Here’s the description of this app… ”The Embryo App uses mobile telecommunication and multimedia technologies to add interactive capabilities to the digital information, enhancing our understanding of embryo development.” So in case you are bored at your next board meeting you can watch an embryo develop. ~ Bridget discussing the Embryo App available at the [...]

Percentage of ob/gyns offering abortion declines to 14%

Great opening line in this MedPage Today article, August 24: There may be fewer obstetrician/gynecologists performing abortions than previously estimated, researchers said. The good news is that only 14% of 1,031 ob/gyns responding to a new survey said they commit abortions, down from 22% in 2008. The results were published in the September issue of [...]

Lunch Break: Pudgy baby

by LauraLoo Squeeeee!  I was drawn at first to this adorable baby’s pudgy arms!   But here’s the background on this video according to the poster: My 7-month-old daughter laughs at her 2-year-old brother for throwing a tantrum.  We were in the middle of cleaning up the house.  He has no myelin sheaths in his brain so he [...]

Pregnancy more serious than “ordering a pizza”

Pregnancy should not be the same as ordering a pizza. America is accustomed to having options, which is great, but a line needs to be drawn somewhere. … IVF patients… should sign a contract ahead of time agreeing they will have both babies and give one up for adoption if they do not want both. [...]

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Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.

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kourtney-and-khloeI want her to be happy and I feel like she wants a kid so bad. I take back some of the things I said to you thinking you were crazy about carrying her child. I still think it’s a huge decision, but I understand why you’d want to do that for your family.

~ Scott Disick, boyfriend of Kourtney Kardashian, expressing his concern over Kourtney’s consideration of offering to be a surrogate for her sister, Khloe Kardashian, who is currently undergoing therapy for infertility, as quoted by Huffpost Celebrity, March 31

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