A New Year's Eve "Thank You" Note

Post author:Christa March
Post published:December 31, 2023
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One of the things I enjoy most about being a part of Teen Mother Choices (TMC) is writing "Thank you" notes. A thank note to: a mechanic who donates his time to winterize…

Merry Christmas to people from all walks of life and positions

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 23, 2023
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An older cousin. A king wanting his people to be counted. An innkeeper with no vacancies. Shepherds working nearby. A man w...

All is Calm

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 14, 2023
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Singing "Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright." is very different from feeling calm and bright. Few of us would use the word "calm" to describe the holiday season. Between the rising cost of housing, childcare, and groceries and the p...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 13, 2023
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Upon hearing, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," do you ever ask yourself, "Is it?" Between the Christmas ads, the demands on your schedule, and relational pressures, calling it the MOST WONDERFUL time can set it up to let us down. Doesn't i...

The Women of Advent - Mary

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 9, 2023
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Mary was a typical teenage Jewish girl trying to honor God in how she lived her life. Then an angel told her that she was going to become pregnant. How would she explain this to her family? Her parents knew that Mary was engaged to Joseph, so th...

The Women of Advent - Anna

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 9, 2023
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Anna is the third woman cited in Luke's account of Jesus's life. She served in the temple as a prophetess and is mentioned alongside Simeon, the prophet. Together, they served…

The Women of Advent - Elizabeth

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:December 7, 2023
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What a gift God gave Mary in her cousin, Elizabeth. Not only was Elizabeth further along in a miraculous pregnancy, but God spoke through her to confirm all that was foretold to Mary through His messenger, an angel. Elizabeth said, "Bl...

Greg Krumes - A Man Who Loved People with Gospel Fire

Post author:Christa March
Post published:December 6, 2023
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For many years, Greg Krumes loved and supported the ministry of Teen Mother Choices International (TMCI). He attended TMCI events, provided financial support, and, most importantly, prayed for this ministry.…

100% of Your Giving Tuesday Donation Will Be Used to Help Cover Childcare!

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:November 28, 2023
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Every family in the U.S. has been affected by inflation and the rising costs of groceries, gas, and childcare. The Labor Department recently did a study on the cost of childcare for two-parent households and found they pay between 8% and 19.3% of the...

God Called Linda, and She Answered - UPDATE

Post author:Ketra Hancock
Post published:November 19, 2023
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For months, Teen Mother Choices International (TMCI) has shared our excitement and support for Linda Crump as she trained to run the Chicago Marathon. As a former TMC participant and TMCI's Executive Director, Linda wanted to use the marathon to prom...