Rachel was right. I was skeptical when Rachel Owen, the executive director of the Informed Choices Medical Clinics, suggested an article on abstinence education and began talking about a study that demonstrated its effectiveness (Efficacy of a theory-based abstinence only intervention over 24 months). Don’t get me wrong; I’ve always agreed that abstinence… [Read More]
2013 Walk for LIFE
We need you to Walk for LIFE because Life is Beautiful! May 11th ~ Kent Park ~ Iowa City or June 15th ~ Ada Hayden~ Ames Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend thru Saturday of Father’s Day weekend Registration 8:30 am Register Here www.iowawalkforlife.org You Can Make A Difference By Walking…It’s EASY! This… [Read More]
He delights in freeing the captive.
For over 20 years, I feared judgment and rejection after an abortion. Shame had been huge for me. When people paid me a compliment, I never was able to receive it because the enemy was saying “yea, if they only knew the truth about you”. I felt miserably unworthy. I was crowned Homecoming Queen… [Read More]
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year
I can hardly believe that another Christmas is upon us. As I reflect on the last year, we have so much to be thankful for. We have served more than 400 clients, about a 59% increase over 2011. All I can say is Thank you! Without you, our wonderful Friends for Life , this would… [Read More]
The Great Turnaround
Please join us November 15th from 7-9 pm for an evening of Inspiration and Hope as the presents: With Special Guest Speaker Jeff Lester M.D. Dr. Jeff Lester is a family practice doctor who has traveled the world for over 25 years to evaluate healthcare in 20 countries. He has re-equipped or established new… [Read More]
A Book Review by Hannah Valentine
Hero Becoming the Man She Desires By Fred Stoeker We live in a culture where the exercise of a man’s sexual drive outside of marriage is considered acceptable by many. Every man and many boys are confronted with impure images through the media. Fighting against the current to become the man of God’s calling… [Read More]
October Baby showing at Grace
Join us for a free showing of OCTOBER BABY in the auditorium at Grace Community Church. Concessions will be available. Afterwards, stay to hear Rachel Owen give a short presentation about the ministry of Informed Choices of Iowa City. A free will offering will be taken to benefit this ministry. Childcare provided through 5th grade…. [Read More]
New Ames Medical Clinic is offering FREE Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds
The New Ames Informed Choices Medical Clinic is offering FREE Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds Pregnant models are needed for nurse sonography certification training. 1st & 2nd Trimester 6-13 week gestational age preferred. To schedule your appointment contact: Jennifer @ 1-515-554-1348 Location: Informed Choices of Ames Medical Clinic 1606 Golden aspen Rd #105 Ames, Iowa 50010 … [Read More]
KCans4LIFE Nov. 3rd & 17th
Tired of recycling bottles and cans? Let the Knights recycle for you and contribute to a great cause. St. Pats and St. Wenc Knights of Columbus will be collecting $.05 redemption cans and bottles. All proceeds go directly to Informed Choices Medical Clinic, Johnson County Right to Life, and Birthright to help women in need make… [Read More]
I have the life I never knew I wanted.
Indescribable fear overcame me when I discovered I had become pregnant. I had so many things to do yet. I wanted to travel Europe, I wanted a master’s degree, and I couldn’t fathom achieving even my smaller goals with a child in toe. As I revealed to the people in my life that I had… [Read More]