Pride and Pregnancy

By Ruth Burke The birth of my third child changed my life. It would be nice to follow that statement with some lovely thoughts about what a blessing children are, and how wonderful it is to be mother. While it is true that my children are a blessing and being a mother...

Can Jesus Understand the Pain of Childbirth?

By: Ruth Burke During a recent church service I was holding my sleeping baby and thinking about the pain she caused me. I know that’s a bit strange, but please bear with me. My husband was leading the communion portion of the service and had handed our seven...