To experience God:
Call 1-888-Need-Him (24/7) or visit http://needhim.org.
To create a healthy family:
Connect with Dr. Dobson’s ‘Focus on the Family’ resources to learn how to create a healthy loving home environment. Check out Dr. Dobson’s ‘Focus on the Family’ website: www.family.org or Call (800) A-FAMILY (232-6459) for parenting resources and information.
To flee an abusive environment:
If you are in an abusive situation contact your local women’s shelter or go to a friend’s home immediately. Also contact Focus on the Family’s licensed Christian counselors who can talk to you on the phone and give you additional advice. They can also refer you to a therapist in your community who has experience in dealing with domestic abuse. The number to call is 719-531-5181. To reach the counseling department, call (719) 531-3400 ext. 2700 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST). Or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224, available 24/7.
To heal from post abortion:
Connect with a Rachel’s Vineyard for post abortion resources: Call the toll-free national hotline 877 HOPE 4 ME (877 467 3463) or check out the Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat sites on the web at www.rachelsvineyard.org for resources or connect with Healing Hearts Ministries website:www.HealingHearts.org, contact number 360.897.2711.
If you’re considering an abortion:
Visit this web site for the USA: http://www.pregnancycenters.org or call 1-800-848-LOVE can help you think through your options and help provide you with hope and resources if you decide to keep your baby. Many times these centers will also offer a free ultrasound, so that you can see the life forming within you.
If you want to fulfill purpose:
Life is all about fulfilling purpose. Recommended resource to help you start your journey of fulfilling destiny:
Read Pastor Craig Groeschel’s book Chazown for information on how to discover your purpose. Also check out his website to create a life development plan.
To heal from sexual abuse:
Connect with a Living Waters group near you. Living Waters is an in-depth, Christ-centered program for people seeking healing in areas of sexual and relational brokenness. The goal of Living Waters is to lay a foundation for sexual and relational wholeness in our lives. visit desertstream.org, call 1-866-359-0500 or send an email.
To help with recovery from addiction:
Recovery teaches biblical principles to support the recovery process from addictive, compulsive behavior to freedom that creates peace and serenity. Check out the website to find a local support group at www.celebraterecovery.com.
For help with any other issue:
Check out the website at www.troubledwith.com for credible advice and practical solutions for today's problems.
For financial education:
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money.
Worship/ Meditation Music:
Laura Woodley Osman’s prayer is that all women will find themselves IN LOVE daily, connected to God and blessing each other. Check out Laura’s website to order the “IN LOVE” CD. Also check out http://www.journeyofabride.com/ for sweet worship.
To tell your story:
First have your personal story edited- contact Sally Buckner at edenscaper@aol.com. Next self publish your personal story-please contact me at ateba@rescuedwomen.com about self-publishing options.