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Hope for Teen Moms

Tricia Goyer, joined by her husband, John, recounts her experiences as a teenager who both had an abortion and gave birth to a baby, describing how God’s grace helped her through that tough season, eventually turning her to Jesus Christ and leading her to find a godly husband. The Goyers offer hope to those faced …

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When Two Lines Are Pink: How Parents Can Support Their Pregnant Child.

Through my tears, I only nodded to affirm my parents’ suspicions— their child, their little girl, was pregnant.

young black woman wonders if God will still use her after having had an abortion

Did My Abortion Disqualify Me from Being Used by God?

God will even use your abortion healing for His glory and your good. The creator of the universe only requires a willing and submitted heart.

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The Dangers of Being Idle in the Pro-Life Movement

“Actions speak louder than words.” There are dangers in being idle when being a part of the Pro-Life Movement.

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Racism and Abortion: Ministering Healing In Black Communities

With the alarming numbers of African American women choosing abortion, how do we, as pregnancy centers, reach the African American community?

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The Strength of Gentleness: How to Actually Influence People

I believe social media is indeed a good thing at its core, but these communication streams are lined with ugliness and hostility. This begs the question, in a world of constant blaring messages, how can we actually influence people without hurting them in the process?

A birth mother still visits her child after adoption.

My Adoption Story is My Testimony

It’s a common misconception that those who choose adoption don’t “want” their babies. For most birth mothers, this is far from true.

Why I Left the Abortion Industry (Part 2 of 2)

Why I Left the Abortion Industry (Part 2 of 2)

Abby Johnson, Annette Lancaster, and Sue Thayer offer a behind-the-scenes look at the abortion industry as they describe their past work for Planned Parenthood wherein they initially believed they were helping women in need, but later experienced a radical transformation of their perspective which led them to become the passionate pro-life advocates they are today. …

Why I Left the Abortion Industry (Part 1 of 2)

Why I Left the Abortion Industry (Part 1 of 2)

Abby Johnson, Annette Lancaster, and Sue Thayer offer a behind-the-scenes look at the abortion industry as they describe their past work for Planned Parenthood wherein they initially believed they were helping women in need, but later experienced a radical transformation of their perspective which led them to become the passionate pro-life advocates they are today. …

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Why Do I Still Hurt After Post-Abortive Healing?

Healing is a beautiful lifelong journey we embark on with God, and in some circumstances, it requires us to be willing to say “yes” to surrendering it.

Three upset young women sitting on a couch, avoiding looking at each other.

Seeing and Serving the Post-Abortive in Our Churches

With 1 in 4 women making an abortion decision by the age of 49, the likelihood of us encountering someone post-abortive is very high.

A woman crying.

Loving Women Even When They Choose Abortion

Sometimes, people choose abortion even when you’ve done all you can to help them choose otherwise. Loving that person, the one who chooses what you know isn’t good for them, can be hard. “We love because HE first loved us” – 1 John 4:19 A few months ago, I connected with “Julie”, a woman that …

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The Abortion Minded Friend: How do I love her in this journey?

There are millions of reasons why a woman may be considering abortion. All of these millions of reasons boil down to one single root cause— Fear!

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Churches: Teamwork Can Save Lives

The church can play a powerful role in saving lives. The church can be one of the first places a girl runs to when she finds out she has an unplanned pregnancy, instead of the last because of shame and guilt.

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Motherhood in Difficult Situations

While motherhood usually includes plenty of challenges, most women are not prepared for the crises that may occur. As moms learn to adjust to motherhood in difficult situations, they will often find joy in unexpected places.

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A Son’s Letter To His Father Who Chose Life.

My dad is a man that is willing to leave the 99 for the 1. He is willing to fight for his family, even when it’s inconvenient.

Mother’s Day for the Post-Abortive Woman

I distinctly remember the first Mother’s Day after I experienced my abortions.  I can still picture the scene as me, my parents and my siblings loaded into the family minivan to head to church.  As I think back to that gorgeous, Texas spring day, I can still see the sun shining brightly in the sky …

Stephen Arterburn with his daughter, Madeline

Stephen Arterburn: Every Abortion Involves at Least One Man

Stephen Arterburn went to college to get a Christian education, but what happened is that he got a girl pregnant – and pressured her to have an abortion.

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Looking to ALIVE 2020: I’ll Never Forget What Happened in Times Square

As we look forward to even more “Alive” pro-life events in 2020, I can’t help but recall the powerful moments that took place in 2019.

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Kathi Aultman: Why I Am No Longer an Abortionist

I came to recognize that the innocent victim in an abortion was the baby. Being unwanted was no longer enough justification for me to take the life of a child.