Living Amidst a Culture of Death
by: Bob Reccord
A mere two days separated a devastating tragedy and, ironically, a wonderful victory. April 16 dawned on most of us with the earth- shattering news of 32 deaths on the campus of Virginia Tech University. A lone gunman had evidently gone on a rampage senselessly killing fellow students and professors.
In an interview I did following the tragedy, I was asked, “Bob, how can this happen in America?” My response: “Let me ask a question in response. In a nation that has aborted over 48 million children, in which California is seriously considering joining Oregon in legalizing euthanasia, and in which we glamorize serial killers in our movies…why wouldn’t it happen in America?!”
Then came the wonderful news on the 18th that by a vote of 5 to 4 the U. S. Supreme Court supported a 2003 federal ban on partial-birth abortions as constitutional. Thank God, a crack of hope has finally come in the death sentence delivered to millions of children in the womb through the delivery of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton in 1973!
That is why I am so thankful to be headed to Lafayette, Indiana this weekend to speak for Dana Hobson who serves as Director of LifeCare Services. This is a wonderful Pregnancy Care Center that offers an alternative to abortion and steps in to give so many women and babies a new lease on life. I am honored to speak at their annual banquet and can’t wait to encourage so many who volunteer and support it regarding the critical and eternal work they are doing! Thank God for people like Dana who have faithfully served across our country stranding firm on the biblical sanctity of every life in the face of a culture increasingly fixated on death. May your tribe increase!
April 28th, 2007 at 9:38 am
I love hearing the positive parts of life. Yes sin is around but God is in control. Thanks for reminding us!
April 28th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
I am a student at Purdue University. I went to the LifeCare Banquet tonight, and I just wanted to thank you for your talk. It was incredible, and I was deeply moved. I think that it is definitely time to “step up to the plate”. I think your words help me to be more determined in my path in life, and what I can do protect innocent life. Thank you again for your courage and wisdom, they truly changed my life forever.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Thank you so much for speaking at the Life Care banquet this evening! It was such a blessing to hear your story and how God has worked in your life! I was very encouraged by everything you shared tonight. Thank you so much and God Bless you!
April 28th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Thanks Dr. Bob,
I very much enjoyed the evening and was enlightened once again at this spectacular event! Praise God for His mercies and greatness! My daughter Teresa spoke first tonite and I know that LifeCare Services has been a tremendous blessing for her!
In Christ,
Diana Norman
April 28th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Heard Bob Reccord speak this evening at LifeCare Banquet in Lafayette and he was awesome..inspiring and yet challenging by reminding us of the culture of death that our American heritiage has embraced by not speaking out and by having a preoccupation with “political correctness.” It was a cry to “step out” and be heard. While we applaud the Supreme Court’s courage, we tremble at the spectre of the adoption of euthansia on the West Coast. God must grieve at our choices when we have such an opportunity to exercise our free will to choose Him and His ways.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
You bet Kevin. It is too easy to forget, and all of us need to be reminded.
I was honored to speak for LifeCare in Lafeyette, Ind. this last Friday. What a great organization. Dana Dobson who leads the work is one of the best I have seen. She has a passion for women going through challenging pregnancies and is constantly giving of herself to those in need. Donna, who works with her, in post abortion ministry, really knows her stuff and also has a heart that just keeps on giving and caring.
Janet, who works with them, is remarkable and unbelievably organized. She is vibrant and passionate. These three women make an amazing team.
As I listened to testimonies of lives who had been touched by these three and their team, I was so thankful to be a small part of supporting their work…even if it was held in the student center of Purdue University…and I am an Indiana University Graduate. That is a sure sign that faith and mission can overcome ANY barrier!
May 1st, 2007 at 9:12 pm
I never realized you were an IU grad. We lived in Indianapolis for 4 years when I was younger. My dad worked for YFC/Campus Life there.
May 3rd, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Bob, I’ve attended all of LifeCare’s banquets and your participation was noteworthy. The Lord was praised and believers were encouraged. Thank you.
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May 8th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Bob,
Thanks again for speaking at LifeCare’s Evening of Celebration banquet. We are still receiving comments: “Awesome speaker. “Phenomenal!”
This is your best banquet yet!” “Thrilling!” “He had my complete attention.” Our guests and volunteers, whose ages range from 12 years to 75 years, are still talking about the LifeCare banquet, April 28, 2007!
Your genuine encouragement and passion for our ministry to mothers, babies, families, touched us deeply. EVERY life IS Made To Count, and you spoke this truth so beautifully.
Thank you so much! And thank you for not wearing your IU blazer!
Dana
May 16th, 2007 at 7:43 am
Bob,
I apologize for the delay in commenting on the LifeCare banquet. It was truly an amazing night. Thanks so much for sharing such a powerful message! I also personally appreciate your great help in calling on people to “step out” in faith in their giving. That made my job a lot easier that night-ha!!
Thanks again!
Rod Ray
May 20th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Jamie, Dana, Diane
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. It was great to be with all of you and I was so honored to be speaking for life and its sanctity. Everyone was so responsive…even if it was an Indiana University grad speaking in the Purdue student center!!! It is amazing the walls didn’t fall in!!!!
Diane, you daughter was great! What a testimony. I know you are so proud…and blessed. Tell her thank you for such chourage.
Bob and Patti, thank you both for what you have meant to this great ministry. Bob’s serving as Chairman of the Board has been an invaluable help to this great outreach! Thanks so much for going above and beyoond the call of duty for LIFE!!!