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Value of Human Life

Christina Bennett, a civil rights activist and pro-life advocate, speaks to abortion's impact on the black community.

Abortion’s Impact on the Black Community

Did you know that prominent leaders in the African American community, such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, once publicly opposed abortion?

Memorial with flowers used after losing a baby

Losing a Baby: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Losing a baby is so hard and complex. Pregnancy and infant loss awareness can help everyone better understand the grieving process.

Two men sit at a table talking and encouraging one another, as one is a new father and the other is a Pregnancy Resource Center volunteer

Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer Opportunities for Men

Donating to your local pregnancy resource center or Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound Program are excellent options, but is there more?

A woman looking out as she thinks about abortion complications

Abortion Complications

There are many physical and psychological abortion complications that every woman should know about.

Laura Huene prepares to meet pearl, her daughter who isn't supposed to live.

Feeling Alone: Pearl Pt. 3

I throw myself into making arrangements for the end: a care plan for Pearl at birth, as well as how we will hand her into the arms of Jesus.

pregnant mom of Pearl Huene stands holding her belly in front of a doctor giving an adverse diagnosis to her pregnancy

Adverse Diagnosis During Pregnancy: Pearl Pt. 1

We learned to walk through an adverse pregnancy diagnosis when a routine ultrasound revealed that our baby girl, Pearl, had a fatal disorder.

Thoughtful female teenager being supported by two worried friends because abortion is the path of least resistance.

When Abortion is the ‘Path of Least Resistance’

Even when a woman has strong personal relationships, her choices might be dictated by what seems to be the path of least resistance.

Hands play a violin at a nursing home where residents experience social isolation.

Creatively Ministering to Those in Social Isolation

Many nursing home residents have friends or family nearby who visit them. However, some occupants live in a state of social isolation.

Middle-age woman comforting and side-hugging a young, worried woman as they sit on a couch

Approaching the Abortion Issue With Love, Grace, Truth and Forgiveness

The abortion issue can be really easy to answer hypothetically. It’s very different when it gets down to a real, face-to-face, life situation.

A 3D Ultrasound image of a preborn baby in the womb.

The Differences Between 2D, 3D, and 4D Ultrasounds Explained

While trained medical professionals have become adept at recognizing features of the developing fetus in 2D, parents are better able to visualize the baby with the advent of 3D and 4D ultrasonography.

The "Alive From New York" mobile ultrasound unit parked in Times Square

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.

Pregnant woman sitting on her bed and touching her belly with care

A Message to Women From a Former Abortionist

It is a lie that abortion is the easy and logical solution to an unwanted pregnancy. A woman cannot abort her child and remain unscathed.

Baby lies on table awaiting vaccine

What the Bible Says About the Beginning of Life

The Bible is far from silent on the topic of the sanctity of human life, especially preborn life in the womb.

Alive From New York: Seeing Life Clearly in Times Square

On May 4, 2019, our 4D ultrasound footage will enable people in Times Square to #SeeLifeClearly and to consider the undeniable scientific evidence that a baby in the womb is fully human, fully alive and fully worthy of protection.

Trevor Hendershot greeting fans outside the Los Angeles Angels team store

Watch a Young Man with Down Syndrome Bring a Smile to Every Sports Fan He Greets

Trevor Hendershot has Down syndrome, along with a ready smile and boundless energy. Devoted sports fans go out of their way to say hello to him at games, and Trevor greets many stadium regulars by name. Even the team players know him, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

A Pro-Life Declaration for Kids and Teens

Are you looking for ways to help your kids or teens understand the value of a human life? Get kid- and teen-friendly declarations.

Headshot of Pastor Miles McPherson

Miles McPherson on Overcoming Racism

Miles McPherson argues that we must learn to see people not by the color of their skin, but as the Lord sees them – human beings created in the image of God.

Female doctor or clinician giving a pregnant woman an ultrasound in an exam room

Unplanned Pregnancy: Help at the Point of Need

When a young woman faces an unintended pregnancy, one of the ways God often meets her needs – in fact, the most common way – is through His people.

3d illustration of a cryopreserved fetus frozen

Adoption Basics: Embryos and Other Decisions

From frozen embryos to foster care, no matter what type of adoption you choose, it’s important to take time as a family to really evaluate if you are able to meet the child’s needs.

International brothers and sisters in a circle with flags of different countries painted on their wrists

United by Love: How Diversity Reflects the Kingdom of God

Throughout Scripture, we see God working to redeem a people for himself, a people from every tribe and tongue and nation – colorful and diverse.