The right to live.

There is a constant battle in this country concerning the rights of those who are pre-birthed. And a battle for those too young to realize the devastating effects of gender transition.

Science tells us that a person's DNA is established at conception and each cell that divides and become specialized in the developing body has the same genetic information as the first cell.

Those who understand this, vote for the right of each of these to live. However, there are others who claim "reproductive freedom" to end any life they choose regardless of that individual's right to live.

The hedonism that pervades our society too often results in "unwanted" pregnancies. This lack of control or lack of responsible sexual activity has resulted in the death of millions.

It's the children that suffer - little different from the ancient worship of the gods Chemosh and Molech. Child sacrifice was one of the heinous acts of religious debauchery ever imagined and yet even the great King Solomon built high places for the atrocity to be practiced.

There is never a wrong time to stand for the right to live for these children,. Some people say "You can't legislate morality!" All laws are a legislation of morality: The ones you agree with and the ones you don't.

Unless Believers get out and vote based on Biblical values, the ones who will vote their support for the right to kill the unborn will succeed in perpetuating the evil.

Today's podcast just might motivate those who haven't voted to get out and do so.

Single moms need to hear hope from a single mother.

This mother of five children, one an infant, was suddenly thrown into one of the most devastating situations imaginable - alone, betrayed, abandoned, and half-way across the world from any home, family, or friends.

Suddenly.

What do I do? What's my first step? How do I survive this traumatic upheaval? What is the next step?

Mindy Watkins, missionary to Pakistan who was featured earlier in our podcasts, has been through some of the most darkest moments in life imaginable.

As she opens her heart, she unfolds her story of finding true refuge in Jesus as well as the practical steps of taking on the role as a single mom. As she says, "Difficult is okay. Not fun. Not fair. But God will become more real to you than ever before through it all."

And for those who come in contact with single moms, she shares how churches and individuals can make a huge difference in their lives. "Religion that is pure...is to visit orphans and widows in their affliction."

You can discover Mindy's ministry, "Dove's Eyes Health and Rescue" at: www.dehar.org

It's one thing to hear a weekly sermon but quite another to actually study the Word.

Thought it still happens at some fellowships, the traditional Sunday School class education has become a thing of the past. Too many people are just attending the worship service and that's the extent of their connection with the Body.

However, the functioning of a vibrant, growing fellowship, whether it's a group of dozens or a mega-church of tens of thousands, depends upon relationships that go beyond sitting and staring at the back of the person sitting in the chair in front of you.

Thus, Small Group Accountability. Just like Jethro told Moses to appoint people to lead thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, God is raising up leaders within the Body to minister to the individuals and not just the masses. We need to equip and sharpen each other as we grow in Christ.

Today, we discuss the benefits of building the Body via the connection of both Sunday morning and weekday small group ministry times.

Personal, specific, and committed relationships will maintain the solid foundation so that the size of the fellowship doesn't matter: Tens, hundreds, or thousands.

Welcome to the Small Group Accountability explosion!