Herbie Newell

Op-Ed Contributor

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Mar 23, 2023
Say no to the majority: Fighting for 90% of Down syndrome babies
Tragically, between 60%-90% of women in the United States who learn they are pregnant with a baby with Down syndrome choose abortion as the solution to their “problem.”
Dec 22, 2022
The true essence of Christmas generosity
Christmas is a perfect time to give sacrificially to care for the least of these as a testament to who our King is.
Sep 22, 2022
It’s time to talk to our kids about a biblical sex ethic
We must train our children how to study and know God’s Word while understanding that His precepts about sex and life are for our good and His glory.
May 7, 2022
Ending Roe is just the beginning. We need to support women.
We must pray, most importantly, for the endurance and faith we will need to make sure the women and children affected by this decision will have the support they need. If we want to end abortion, the Supreme Court battle’s conclusion is just the beginning.
Mar 8, 2022
Honor women by lifting up biblical womanhood
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which presents a perfect opportunity to highlight Godly women who are a testament to Biblical womanhood, both in belief and in witness.
Dec 9, 2021
Unadopted: Following God's heart for orphaned children
I invite you to join me in showing 140 million children that they are indeed lovable, necessary and desired by God. Let’s pray that these children will one day be adopted by God and join His eternal family.
Nov 3, 2021
'A glimpse of heaven': Lessons we can learn from those with Down syndrome
Those living with special needs can teach us how to move past the wrongs others have done and to embrace instead community and hope as we pursue life together. How rich is the love of Christ Jesus, that He forgave us while we were in the heinous act of sinning — how much then shall we forgive those who wrong us.
Jul 25, 2021
3 ways churches can help families seeking int'l adoptions
Why, for instance, would someone care about another person half a world away whom they have never met? Why would a family open their doors to a stranger who, by this world’s standards, has nothing to offer?
Dec 14, 2020
A polarizing vaccine provides some pro-life hope
However, in all of the hype about the vaccine and FDA approval, let’s not miss that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) met recently and made a decision, that at least on the surface seems “pro-life.”
Nov 15, 2020
Peacemaker vs peacekeeper: Which one should Christians be?
There is a mammoth difference between being a peacemaker and a peacekeeper. Peacekeepers simply want to keep the peace and disguise true differences with fake unity, while true peacemakers act to unify people around a common mission more powerful than lesser differences.