Finding a Voice

How do we find a voice in a generation in which all the megaphones seem to be held by those who oppose what is good? This is one of the perplexing questions we face in our times, and for which we need to discover answers. To get our thinking moving, can I suggest a few possibilities which able Christians need to consider:

1. Link up with community ministries like the Open Door here in Toms River, which gives voice to life for women and their families who are in pregnancies unplanned and perhaps undesired. This faithful pro-life voice needs our support and prayer. Their annual Walk for Life is coming up soon. Plan to walk or throw your support behind those who do!

2. Simply speak up. Talk to friends and family and neighbors and co-workers about the issues of life and the sacredness of what it means for humans to be made in the image of God. Don't let people mute your voice with flippant words about this being a private issue. It's no more private than any conversation they might have about the morality of murder. But I warn you: to speak intelligently you may need to study up by reading good books on the topic. And when you do speak avoid being shrill and harsh. Speak boldly, but with love.

3. Write letters to editors. We need able voices contributing to the discourse out there, and usually, well-written letters to editors can get published. Send them along to all local and area newspapers, and see what happens in the will of God.

This is a starter list. I'd love for you to throw in some more suggestions to help us all find a megaphone. What do you suggest?