Words and actions

Consistency of the two gives integrity to our witness

Jamie was single, lonely, and pregnant. She couldn't count on her family for help--they had troubles of their own. Trouble wasn't a stranger to Jamie, either. She had abused alcohol in the past and run through a series of bad relationships. But now she wanted something different.

Amy was my fiancee, and a volunteer at a local crisis pregnancy center when she met Jamie. She became Jamie's advocate. Her job was to be a supportive friend throughout Jamie's pregnancy, meeting her everyday needs as she was able.

Amy and I took Jamie to church singles events. We often ate meals together. When the conversation turned to spiritual things, Jamie seemed intrigued but distant. "Most churches are just fashion shows," she would say. "I could never go to a church like that."