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Pre-Born

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When Does Life Begin

There are Bible verses supporting the idea that life begins at conception, but do science and medicine line up with our faith-based claims? The question, “When does life begin” continues to spark debate in courtrooms, classrooms, churches and communities. It is a heavily saturated question that is surrounded with emotion, politics and spiritual conviction. The …

Unborn and Preborn: What Does it Mean?

The pro-life community is fighting an uphill battle. That’s why it’s important that we know the terms we use, what these terms mean, and why these terms matter.

Should I Have A Baby?

Having a baby is a life-altering point in life. Your body changes. Your heart and mind are stretched as well. Your budget and how you spend your time changes. Even the way you use your home shifts!

Pro-life Physicians Take Action

From a simple visit to regular volunteering your time, there are plenty of ways pro-life physicians can support local pregnancy centers in their life-saving mission.

When it’s Not Too Late For An Abortion Pill Reversal

Even if you’ve already taken the abortion pill, it might not be too late to reverse the effects of a chemical abortion.

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Abortion Facts, Stats and Research

Make a valid pro-life position with these facts, stats and research about abortion and those it impacts.

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Abortion Pros and Cons: 5 Pro-Life Arguments

Pro-lifers have an opportunity as cultural tension rises to share abortion pros and cons in compassion, truth and love.

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The SLED Test – Four Top Arguments

We all agree that toddlers are valuable human beings with rights. Yet the preborn differ from toddlers in only four ways.

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Personhood Explained

There is a war on personhood. Its definition has been debated for decades. People write and publish theories with the intention to help the world make sense of this strange concept, yet nearly every theory composed across time falls short of coherent logic. Personhood is a simple concept, but it is a deep concept, and …

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?

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I Thought I Was Pro-Life Until I Saw an Ultrasound

I thought I knew a thing or two about life in the womb, but seeing an ultrasound rattled my confidence that I had previously been pro-life.

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How Families Grieve (and Commemorate) Pregnancy Loss

Whether a baby survives for just weeks or for several months in the womb, there’s a profound loss of the hopes and dreams that parents carry in their hearts from the moment they learn they’re pregnant.

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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.

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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.

How to Help a Friend Who Wants an Abortion

What can you do to help guide your friend away from abortion and toward choosing life for her baby? More than you might think.

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An Interview With A Post-Abortive Father

In an honest and heartfelt interview, Greg Smalley, Vice President of Marriage at Focus on the Family, opens up about what it’s like to be a post-abortive father.

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Scriptures Advocating for the Pre-born

Speak up for the pre-born with over thirty key Scriptures.

Speaking Up to Defend Life

You don’t need a graduate degree to defend the pro-life position. And you can do it effectively in one minute or less.

Honoring the Preborn: Cerian's Story (Part 2 of 2)

Honoring the Preborn: Cerian’s Story (Part 2 of 2)

Sarah Williams recounts her experiences surrounding her pregnancy with her daughter Cerian who was diagnosed with a fatal medical condition that virtually guaranteed her death at the time of birth. Sarah explains the decision to carry her baby to term, the opposition she and her husband encountered, and how they experienced the presence and hope …

Honoring the Preborn: Cerian's Story, Part 1

Honoring the Preborn: Cerian’s Story (Part 1 of 2)

Sarah Williams recounts her experiences surrounding her pregnancy with her daughter Cerian who was diagnosed with a fatal medical condition that virtually guaranteed her death at the time of birth. Sarah explains the decision to carry her baby to term, the opposition she and her husband encountered, and how they experienced the presence and hope …