Life is messy, mysterious and miraculous. No matter how much we try to plan our lives, the truth of the matter is that we ultimately have little control. We cannot know what tomorrow will bring, nor can we predict our futures. Of course we know we have autonomy with the wonderful gift of choice, initially given to us from God. Many of the clients we see at the Eden Clinic have given little thought to God, his existence and what that might mean to their lives and futures. It doesn't really sink in that the choices they make about their pregnancy will affect the rest of their lives. In light of this fact, the important questions that need to be answered are "What are my choices?" and "What are the consequences of those choices?" 

     In my experience as director in the pregnancy center venue I have had people ask how an unplanned pregnancy and sharing the good news of the Gospel can possibly work together. It may seem like an awkward time in the midst of a crisis pregnancy to talk about such things. On the contrary, it is the most opportune time because many of the young women we encounter at the Eden Clinic see little or no hope in their circumstances. Given the messages from our culture, i.e. its your body so you have the right to choose abortion, etc., etc. causes confusion and makes it difficult for women to make the best possible choice.

      What better time to offer a spiritual intervention, and introduce Jesus Christ who wants to be a  personal life coach to every individual. He can be a source of help that is like no other. For he only has their best interest at heart.  Does that mean the choice will be easy? No. Does it mean the choice will be painless? No. What it does mean is that God will walk alongside them, making his love real and personal, and giving them the strength needed to walk through the crisis that will ultimately lead to a  better life rather than bitter life.  

     Take for instance *Amy. Amy is very young and pregnant for the 7th time. She was strongly considering abortion for the 2nd time. She came to the Eden Clinic for an ultrasound to learn how far along she was. At some point during the conversation we began to talk about God; how asking him for help could be beneficial to her and that he could be her personal life coach. She had never connected the fact that God cared about ALL her choices and that she has eternal value. She accepted Christ into her life that day and asked him to guide her and be her life coach. Please be praying with us for Amy that this first step toward Christ will lead to more steps IN Christ as she looks to him for guidance.                                                       Linda                                                                                               *Name Changed

Help young women choose alternatives to abortion by supporting the Eden Clinic at EMPOWER WOMEN     

PASTOR'S LUNCHEON -

Thursday, April 21 @ Noon Trinity Baptist,  Norman. ALL pastor's & pastoral staff welcome!

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT - Between Mother's Day and Father's Day (May 8 thru June 19)

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE - Run/walk for life, Fall date- TBA

VOLUNTEER TRAINING - Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, & 29, 6pm to 9pm

 Want to put Bibles in the hands of women who need

the Truth? It's simple!

1) Purchase the Bible

 for $5.99 at Mardel's ONLY in Norman.

2) Sign the "From" line

on the dedication page at the front of the Bible.

3) Give it to the store associate and an employee/volunteer at the Eden Clinic will pick it up and personalize it for one of their clients.

So far there have been 22 Bibles purchased for the Eden Clinic. Thank you so much for helping us get the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE) into the hands of women who so need it.

Ryan Polk, Chair