They call our hotline (888-217-8679) desperately looking for help. “My friend told me to call you before I go for an abortion. Can you help? I am really scared of what my parents will say. They have enough problems already without this. It will kill them if they find out I am pregnant.”
January 22, 1973—another date that lives on in “infamy.” On that date, the Supreme Court of the United States, in two decisions (Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton) effectively legalized abortion throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy for any reason (or no reason). Three authors, ranging in age from 17 to 33, reflect on how the abortion culture has affected today’s youth, on the importance of listening to what youth are saying—and the importance of helping pro-life youth share and defend the For Life message.
If you have ever written to a pro-abortion politician about the right to life, you’ve probably received a form letter that utilizes one of several worn-out arguments. Let’s review how these arguments can be answered.
Almighty and merciful God, since You are able to do exceedingly more than we could ever imagine, enable us to trust in You in all circumstances and not lean on our own understanding; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Heavenly Father, in whose hand is life and new life; give Your people the wisdom to see the value Your hands give to life and the love to reflect that value in our living, through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Waiting Eagerly Student Guide Annie. Oliver Twist. Romanian orphans. We’ve all seen them-visions of homeless and apparently unloved waifs looking with eager anticipation as prospective parents walk through the
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Adoption is not well understood in our culture. After we began adopting our children, I was always amazed at the people who would remark, “Someday maybe you’ll have your own children.” Somehow there seemed to be a dividing line between adopted families and biological families. Those that came together through adoption were not “real” families; the only “real” ones were those that had a genetic component. What makes a family? …
A prayer suitable for use during a worship service.
A prayer suitable for use in a worship service.