We’re finally here!

Before Ben and I got married, we felt God prodding us to go beyond  just telling women not to have abortions, and actually helping those who face crisis pregnancies. We started looking for opportunities to get involved in what we assumed would be an active ministry...

10:33 a.m.

10:33 amI’m fairly certain I’ll remember today and the details of today just as I remember the specifics of the day my kids were born. 8-2-14, 10:33 am, 17 yrs old, 5.5 months pregnant. It will forever be etched in my brain. Today life as we know it...

What’s In A Name?

There’s a story just around every bend of The Sparrow’s Nest. The staff thought you might be interested to learn the meaning of our logo. Our logo was designed by a former teen mom who has gone on to marry the father of her baby, have more children, be...

Why Kirk Walden wrote a $25 Check

Kirk Walden is our Gala speaker this year on November 1. He recently wrote this powerful article. I think you can see why places like The Sparrow’s Nest are very much included in Christ centered pregnancy help ministries. I would love to know what your thoughts...

We’re waiting for you: Letter to A Teen Mom

OK, we admit that sounds a little creepy. We’re not waiting for you like stalking you from around the corner. More like we’ve heard you might be coming soon so we want to get things ready for you. We know things haven’t been that great for you lately...

Will what we do really matter?

It’s really not a big deal to bring food to someone in need. It’s a nice gesture but one that’s not that memorable. It’s not that big a sacrifice for you run through your closet and find some things your family no longer needs or has out grown...

A Watched Pot Never Boils

I’m really not good at a lot of things. Cooking, telling time, giving driving directions, hanging pictures straight, and coloring to name a few. But I would put waiting at the top of that list. I need things to happen when I’m ready for them. Anticipation...

Why Mother’s Day Is Different For Me This Year

Mother’s Day tends to be a sad occasion for me. As a 12 year old, losing my mother to cancer was devastating. Throughout the years people have insinuated that I should be over her death. But with each new season of life, with each success or failure, or just a...