God’s People in the Midst of Crisis – The Church and Unplanned Pregnancies
Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy (Psalm 86:1). Years ago, pregnancy care Read more
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Anglicans in Action – Honoring All Mothers on Mother’s Day
Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s Read more
Take Action – Sidewalk Counseling
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Anglicans in Action – Mourning Siblings Lost to Abortion
Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s Read more
A Decade of Pain – How Understanding Fetal Pain Has Changed the Fight for Life
Can you think of the last time abortion was discussed on the evening news? For myself, I can only recall Read more
Anglicans in Action – Pro-Life Speaker
< Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This Read more
Father of Fatherless, Protector of Widows – The Church’s Responsibility as God’s People
Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Psalm 68:5 The verse struck me Read more
In the Tomb with Lazarus: Jesus and the Sacredness of Life
The stage seems set for a dramatic moment in Christ’s ministry. He had been traveling from town to town, alternately Read more
Anglicans in Action – Becoming a Chapter Leader
Last week, our action idea was to pray about becoming a life leader. As a refresher, a life leader is Read more
Take Action – Memorializing the Unborn
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Anglicans in Action – Becoming a Life Leader
Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s Read more
“We Don’t Have to Think About It Anymore” – Helping Grieving Grandparents to Heal after Abortion
The Silent No More Awareness Campaign, which is co-sponsored by Anglicans for Life, works to make the public aware of Read more
Anglicans in Action – Grandparents Who Have Lost Grandchildren To Abortion
<\ Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This Read more
The Christian’s Final Scene: Choosing a Hospice Agency at the End of Life
We have all watched scenes like this in movies or theater. Two people are in grave discussion. “How bad is Read more
Making the Hard Choice for Life: Responsibility in the Abortion Culture
We all like choices in life, especially children. Their rhyming fair choice method traditionally starts and ends with “Eeny, meeny, Read more
Defending Life in Holy Encounters: How Pro-Life Apologetics Can Change and Save Lives
Let’s start with a hard truth: the phrase pro-life apologetics is a frightening one. The life argument is one with Read more
Let the Little Children Come – A Lesson for the Church
Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Pre-Natal Diagnosis
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Anglicans in Action – Life-Affirming Ideas during Lent
Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s Read more
Spokesperson for Joy: Down Syndrome, Gerber, and our Disabled Culture
Last week, the Gerber Company unveiled the 2018 Gerber Baby. Like every other Gerber baby that has come before him, Read more
Anglicans in Action for Life – Miscarriage
Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s Read more
God Sees Her – The First Unwed Mother in the Bible
Genesis 16 “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me” (Genesis 16:13). Recently over lunch I was speaking Read more
A Matter of the Heart – The Patient Pro-Life Work of Touching Souls
Abortion has touched my life deeply in ways that, for personal reasons, I cannot share in a public forum. In Read more
San Francisco for Life – A Reflection of the Impact of the West Coast Walk for Life
This article was written in February 2017 and reflects on the 2017 Walk for Life. Our hope is that it Read more
Foundation of Life – The Church’s Calling
Our cultural context for mission is changing dramatically with regard to the sanctity of life. The push for assisted suicide Read more
Sunday, December 31, 2017 – First Sunday after Christmas Day
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Read more
God’s Gift of Life – How an Unplanned Pregnancy Changed the World
A young, unmarried woman receives very unexpected news. Her fiancé does not handle it well. She anticipates the scorn of Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Sanctity of Life Sunday
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday, December 24, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a Read more
Where Two or Three Gather – The Power of Faithful People Taking Action
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will Read more
Sunday, December 17, 2017 – Third Sunday of Advent
And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who Read more
Going Back to the Basics – What Do the Scriptures Say About Life?
“The Bible doesn’t say anything about abortion.” Have you heard this before? I have as well—and they aren’t entirely wrong. Read more
Sunday December 10th, 2017 – Second Sunday of Advent
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and Read more
A Need for Forever Homes for Foster Kids
A friend of mine told me a story about her son John. He was the kid that brought home lost Read more
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 – First Sunday of Advent
Mark 13:24-37 What is Jesus Doing? In 2007 Andrew Purves, during one of my Canonical oral examinations for ordination in Read more
November 26th, 2017 – Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
“Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did Read more
Thankful: One Family’s Legacy of Adoption
As we give thanks this Thanksgiving season, I can’t help but take a look back at the legacy of life Read more
Gifting a Child: Let’s Change the Adoption Language
A woman of faith who chose adoption for her child said just a few years ago, “We need to change Read more
November 19th, 2017 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 25:14-30 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to Read more
Hurricane Harvey and Lessons You Taught Us about Open Adoption
A few weeks ago I was with my family in Frisco, TX escaping Hurricane Harvey. That week was a whirlwind Read more
Sunday November 12th, 2017 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you Read more
Have You Ever Wondered About Open and Closed Adoptions?
Open and Closed Adoptions are defined by state legislation, adoption agencies, legal advisors’, as well as in the minds of Read more
Sunday November 5th, 2017 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before tour Lord Jesus at his Read more
Actions Speak Louder than Words – Abortion and the Media
This recent headline from CNN.com caught my eye late last week: Some US Women Travel Hundreds of Miles for Abortions, Read more
Sunday October 29th, 2017 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Adoption
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday October 22, 2017 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 22:15-22 Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. (Matthew 22:21) Read more
Ending the Stigma of Abortion – How Culture’s Message Should Prompt us to Respond
At the end of September there were a series of rallies held in Austin, Dallas, and El Paso by abortion Read more
Sunday October 15th, 2017 – 19th Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 32:1-14 Idolatry is a serious sin, the most serious sin in the Bible. But what is it? Why would Read more
Equally Human: Sock It to Planned Parenthood Rally
The above picture was taken beside Senator Bob Casey’s Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had the opportunity to attend the Read more
Sunday October 1st, 2017 – Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way Read more
When the Church Does Not Talk about Death – Chat-Bots and End-of-Life Discussions
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook and this title jumped off the screen: End-of-life chatbot can help you Read more
Sunday October 8th, 2017 – 18th Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 20:1-20 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor (Exodus 20:16) Veribicide precedes Homocide.* The sentence is from Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Reversing RU-486 Abortion Pill
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
September 24th, 2017 – Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Jonah 3:10—4:11 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster Read more
Awarding the Culture of Death – Planned Parenthood’s “Public Service” Achievement
I think we need to apologize to the Nazis who were found guilty of mass murdering 6 million Jewish people Read more
Sunday September 17th, 2017 – Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Psalm 103 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those Read more
Sunday September 10th, 2017 – Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts (Psalm 119:45). When raising children, it is Read more
Ascending the Summit and Onward – Sending Anglicans into Action
In spring 2015, I was sitting at my desk across from Georgette’s in AFL’s office in Sewickley, PA. After a Read more
The Silent Storm – Humanity’s Response to Suffering
Last Sunday, Hurricane Harvey ripped into the Gulf Coast of Texas. The flooding is unimaginable, as is the damage—houses destroyed, Read more
Sunday September 3rd, 2017 – Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy Read more
What About the Birth Parents? – Caring for Those Who Chose Adoption
When a girl finds out she is pregnant and doesn’t want to be, she quickly considers her choices; parent the Read more
Sunday August 27th, 2017 – Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Abortion Doctors & Providers
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday August 20th, 2017 – Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us— so that your ways Read more
Of Rights, Wrongs, and Regrets – Spiritual Battle for Life
On January 24, at the request of ACNA Bishop John Guernsey, Sally and I joined 15 other bishops and many Read more
Sunday August 13th, 2017 – Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow Read more
When There are No Good Answers – Are There “Exceptions” to Abortion?
Late last week we heard about a tragic story in Alabama. The Alabama Court of Civil appeals ruled that an Read more
Sunday August 6, 2017 – Transfiguration Sunday
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on Read more
The Blessing of Human Life – The Story of a Birth Doula
I am a birth doula. In anticipation of the many people saying, “Uh…What’s that?” let me explain. According to Read more
Sunday July 30th, 2017 – Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Then the king answered and said, “Give the living child to the first woman, and by no means put him Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Bioethics
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 – Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am Read more
Getting to Know the Anglicans – A Newbie’s Reflections of the 2017 Assembly
After growing up in an environment where I heard the name of Jesus, attended church occasionally, and even claimed to Read more
Sunday, July 16th, 2017 – Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh– for if you live Read more
Fr. James & the Power of Prayer – Inspiring Stories of Life Ministry
How did you get started in this ministry? I began actively advocating for the unborn in the summer of 2015 Read more
Sunday, July 9th, 2017 – Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things Read more
St. Lazarus Mission – Inspiring Stories of Life Ministry
How did you get started in this ministry? During our first Christmas, together as man and wife, we experienced Read more
Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 – Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer Read more
The Author of Life – Preaching for Life at the March for Life in Ottawa
Editor’s Note: Prior to starting the March for Life in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in early May, Bp. Charlie Masters preached Read more
Sunday June 25th, 2017 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 20:7-13 You pushed me into this, God, and I let you do it. You were too much for Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Social Media and Technology
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday, June 18, 2017 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Read more
The Latest and Saddest Home Project – DIY Abortions
Do It Yourself (DIY) projects have grown more common with television and the internet now providing videos and instructions for Read more
Sunday, June 11, 2017 – Trinity Sunday
Matthew 28:16-20 “Meanwhile, the eleven disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the mountain Jesus had set for Read more
Prayer – The Bedrock of Life Ministry
“Abortion is such a big issue. What can I do to really make a difference?” “I do think Life is Read more
Sunday June 4th, 2017 – Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there Read more
Time for Some Good News – Clinics Closing
As someone who owned a small business for over 25 years, I feel for the owners when I hear about Read more
Sunday May 28th, 2017 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation (Psalm 68:5). The verse struck me Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Abstinence
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday May 21st, 2017 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of Read more
Celebrating All Mothers
Our consumer-driven, marketing-frenzied pushers of products are ready – Mother’s Day promotions and reminders are everywhere. Advertisements are in over-drive, Read more
Sunday May 14th, 2017 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
When your son asks you in time to come, “What is the meaning of the testimonies and the statutes and Read more
Creating A Culture of Care
This is the third part of a series of three blogs looking at caregiving. The first focuses on the biblical Read more
Sunday May 7th, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
They devoted themselves to the apostles, teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was Read more
Sunday April 30th, 2017 – Third Sunday of Easter
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Caregivers
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
The Burdens of Care
This is the second part in a series focusing on the importance of caregivers. You can read the first post Read more
Sunday April 23rd, 2017 – Second Sunday of Easter
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the Read more
Because He Lives – An Easter Message
As Christians around the world celebrate the Risen Christ this Easter, may this exhortation by The Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali, Read more
The Spiritual Importance of Care – Caregivers in the Bible
When I was younger, my grandmother and I would visit with, as she phrased it, the “old people.” Spry and Read more
Sunday April 16th, 2017 – Easter Sunday
Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw Read more
Sunday April 9th, 2017 – Palm Sunday
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I Read more
CARE – That Should Be Defunded – Talking Points for Defunding Planned Parenthood
“Do you want to deprive poor women of health care?” “You know abortion is only 3% of Planned Parenthood’s business, Read more
Sunday April 5th, 2017 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Homelessness
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday March 26th, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in Read more
Summit 2017: Mobilizing the Church for Life
Pre-born children are a people group hidden, unrecognized, unreached, and persecuted, but Christians are called by God to have concern Read more
Sunday March 19th, 2017 – Third Sunday of Lent
So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his Read more
Sunday March 12th, 2017 – Second Sunday of Lent
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I Read more
Action Ideas for Life – Depression and Aging
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
Sunday March 5th, 2017 – First Sunday of Lent
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care Read more
Abortion Left Me Broken
Drawing closer to God is what the Christian faith is all about. As each of us cry out, “Lord,” we Read more
Sunday February 26th, 2017 – Last Sunday of Epiphany
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a Read more
Stem Cell Research: Making Our Argument in the Midst of Confusion
We must be ready to gently and knowledgeably inform and educate our friends and neighbors about the types of research, Read more
Sunday February 19th, 2017 – Seventh Sunday After Epiphany
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not Read more
It’s a baby, not a choice
The death toll rises every single day. In fact a baby dies every thirty seconds. They are innocent and yet Read more
Sunday February 12th, 2017 – Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders Read more
Sunday February 5th, 2017 – Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty Read more
Sunday January 29th, 2017 – Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world Read more
Sunday January 22nd, 2017 – Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Sanctity of Life Sunday
“Though war arise against me, I will be confident” Psalm 27:3 Pro-life work is war. The war requires resources, strategy, Read more
Sunday January 15th, 2017 – Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Behold, the Lamb of God, who bears the sin of the world! John 1:29 The translation above is not common, Read more
Sunday January 8th, 2017 – First Sunday after the Epiphany
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, Read more
Sunday January 1st, 2017 – First Sunday After Christmas
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the people of Read more
The Blessings of Adoption
A is for Admitting that God is in control. After many years of trying to make a family happen in Read more
Sunday December 25th, 2016 – Christmas Day
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This Read more
Fertility and Choice
In today’s culture, many married couples put off starting a family until they are in their 30s or 40s, some Read more
Sunday December 18th, 2016 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Read more
The Remains of Our Bad Choices
Whenever I have to make a major decision, I always try and think through all the possible consequences that could Read more
Sunday December 11th, 2016 – Third Sunday of Advent
The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will Read more
Fearfully, Wonderfully Made
In February 2002 during a visit to Rome, our family devoted an entire day to exploring the Vatican Museums, including Read more
Sunday December 4th, 2016 – Second Sunday in Advent
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of Read more
Sermon: Mary Before Christ’s Birth
I am thinking and studying about Mary. When I slowed down my reading of Luke’s account, I found some very Read more
Sunday November 27th, 2016 – First Sunday of Advent
This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Read more
Sunday November 20th – Last Day of Pentecost
Christ the King All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh Read more
Why Abstinence is the Better Way to Go
Abstinence education truly lowers the rates of sexually transmitted infections or STI’s in teens. On July 6, 2012, the House Read more
Take Action for Life, November 2016: Pregnancy Centers
Frederica Mathewes-Green once famously said, “No one wants an abortion as she wants an ice-cream cone or a Porsche. She Read more
Sunday November 13th, 2016 – Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to Read more
Preaching on Abortion: Breaking through the fear and silence that surrounds abortion in our pulpits.
Why should a preacher take the risk of addressing the subject of abortion from the pulpit? I know some pastors Read more
Sunday November 6th, 2016 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses Read more
When I Pass Over: 10 Preparations for Death
By: Fr. Lee Nelson As a priest, I have buried so many who never gave the slightest thought to what Read more
Sunday October 30, 2016 – Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief Read more
Hope for the Infertile Couple
This wonderful article is from lutheransforlife.org. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) offers hope for couples dealing with the pain of infertility. Read more
Sunday October 23rd, 2016 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: Read more
How to Listen to Someone Who is Hurting from Abortion
As we reach out to those who have suffered the loss of a child through abortion, it is important to Read more
Sunday October 16th, 2016 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the Read more
Ministering to the Least & Youngest
Christ the Redeemer, Canonsburg, PA One of the most defining attributes of humans as a whole is our pursuit Read more
Sunday October 9th, 2016 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 113:5-9 Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the Read more
5 Objections to Assisted Suicide
This article about objections to assisted suicide originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Carpe Diem. In early June Read more
Why Life Leadership Matters
We keep ourselves very busy at the Anglicans for Life office—contacting churches, researching and writing articles to inform our readers, Read more
Why Do We March?
The last warm days of summer and early fall seem an odd time to start thinking of the freezing temperatures Read more
Take Action – September 2016 – Memorializing the Unborn
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your Read more
2016 March for Life in Canada
March for Life Canada – May 12th, 2016 – Thank you for standing with us! Thank you to the Read more
What To Do When Scandal Causes a Scandal?
The week before Thanksgiving, the ABC hit television show Scandal brought the topic of abortion into our living rooms. The Read more
10 Answers for Anglicans after Planned Parenthood’s Exposure
10 Answers to Help You Make Sense of The Planned Parenthood Videos This was written in reference to a video Read more