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Abortion Access: 5 Actions for Pro-lifers to Weaken Roe v. Wade

Many want to limit abortion access, overturn Roe v. Wade. But is that the most important goal? Pro-lifers can make a difference now, regardless of Roe v. Wade.

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Holding on to Grace During an Unplanned Pregnancy

Kourtney Rea Chapman and her father, Kevin Rea, describe how their family was transformed following an encounter she had with God while on her way to an abortion clinic after her life had been turned upside down by an unplanned pregnancy.

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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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Unplanned Pregnancy and Father’s Day

The day he held his child was the day he decided that he wasn’t going to let his fears dictate our future.

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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.

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Father’s Day, When You Are Post-Abortive

In a single moment, my heart turned from being filled with hate to being beautifully broken and submitted.

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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.

Teenage and Pregnant: Why I Chose Adoption

Whenever I heard about a teenage pregnancy, my first thought was that the mother should place her baby for adoption. Let me be clear in saying that the best option for your baby is life, but teenage pregnancy isn’t easy, and acting on it was a very different story.

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Adoption Was Our Leap of Faith

Our intention in adopting wasn’t to set an example or even to encourage others. Our only goal was obedience. And yet, little by little, God helped me see that He can use our obedience to further His kingdom in ways we never imagined.

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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.

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What Do Teenage Mothers Need? All of Us

Serving young moms is an important part of being pro-life, and we as a community need to have a heart for them. I’ve learned that helping teen moms works so much better when we do it together.

Unplanned’: A Triumph … and a Trigger

Watching the movie Unplanned will likely affect you on some level, no matter your stance on abortion before viewing it. But those who’ve had some involvement in a past abortion may find that the film triggers a much deeper traumatic wound.

Double Blue Lines’: Chrystal Evans Hurst’s Journey Through an Unplanned Teenage Pregnancy

Pregnant at 19. Alone and afraid. Chrystal Evans Hurst describes how God kept her going during that difficult season of life, and what she learned along the way.

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Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy When You’re Married

“Honey, I’m pregnant.” Adding a child to your family is stressful even when you plan the pregnancy. Making the transition when a baby wasn’t expected can be even tougher.

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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.

When Pregnancy is a Paralyzing Prospect (A Story of God’s Grace)

Yvette Maher was young and carefree — looking for love but only experiencing pain. Then a fateful phone call plunged her life into deeper despair.

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She’s Pregnant. Now What?

When your daughter breaks the news that she’s pregnant, try not to overreact. Your initial response will have a significant impact on your future relationship.

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Can I Be a Good Mother?

You may feel alone and far away from God, but He cares deeply for you – and He cares for your baby in the same way.

What Does God Say About the Life Inside Me?

You may be uncertain how you feel at this point, but the Lord is very clear in the Bible about the value of each life.

Finding Peace in the Midst of an Unplanned Pregnancy

You may feel alone and far away from God, but He cares deeply for you – and He cares for your baby in the same way.