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One of my dear childhood friends got married last week and, as weddings so often go, many tears of joy were shed. As for me, emotions ran high when her little brother walked down the aisle as the ring bearer. He’s an incredible guy–about to start high school, has the best sense of humor and […]
For anyone who’s ever been adopted, it’s a common desire to seek out your biological parents. The people whose blood runs through your veins and whose DNA you’re made up of. For Melissa Ohden, that journey was much different. When she was born, Melissa weighed less than three pounds. She was cared for by NICU nurses […]
Live Action News–News out of China tells the story of a tiny baby who survived an abortion. China has some of the worst human rights abuses in the world, particularly when it comes to abortion. One of only a handful of countries that allows late-term abortion, population control policies have caused Chinese women to be subjected to forced abortions, […]
Caution: this post contains graphic images of a miscarried child. All images are credited to Felicia Cash and were posted with permission. Live Action News–“He is very obviously human, not a cluster of cells, not a lump of tissue, not a blob of unformed flesh.” Felicia Cash and her husband struggled with infertility for 13 […]
Over the weekend, British media reported that the staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London have reconsidered the case of Charlie Gard and may not be taking him off life support. The 11-month-old’s parents raised nearly two million dollars to go towards his treatment in America; however, several weeks ago, doctors at GOSH […]
Many have likely been following the tragic case of Charlie Gard, fighting for his life in Great Britain. He was born a healthy baby boy to his two adoring parents, Chris and Connie, last August. And then in September, the unthinkable, the dreaded nightmare of every parent, happened. After noticing he was losing, not gaining, […]
This is a true story submitted to us by Amber Newberry. I was 19 years old when I found out I was pregnant. I was convinced from the moment I saw the plus sign that an abortion was my only option. I had a past–a past of assault and rape and I lived life believing […]
Are you asking yourself, “Am I called to foster?” I was. “Don’t you think it’s better if married couples foster and not single people?” Probably the most common question I get when people find out I’m in the process of getting licensed as a foster parent. I’m very well aware of the stereotypes and I […]
From the moment I met Haley, I knew she was special. She came to our center for help with an unplanned pregnancy, and by the look of fear and pain in her eyes, it was evident she was deeply troubled. During the initial interview, Haley readily answered my questions. However, when I inquired about the […]
Little Ollie Trezise isn’t even 2 years old, but he’s already been subject to more criticism than many of us experience in a lifetime. At just 21 months, Ollie’s not old enough to know what’s going on, but the whispers, gawking stares, and cruel remarks have at times brought his mom Amy to tears. Amy […]
Dear Maddi, I wish I could find words to express the combination of anger and sadness that I feel after reading the article about you in the New York Times. I have a few things in common with you: I am a Christian, I am pro-life, I went to a private, Christian junior high and […]
The media and the pro-choice movement want people to believe that men should not have a say in reproductive rights. “My body, my choice,” is a common slogan. But a child is not conceived by the woman alone as a man is an equal part in creating new life. The choice of abortion not only […]
