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Convenience often asks, "What's easiest?" while compassion asks, "What's best?" The unbearable truth is that human life has come down to these abstract ways of thinking. When a woman shares that she has an unplanned pregnancy, the overwhelming response is to “get rid of it” because having a baby is hard. There’s a disturbing lack of wondering what would be best for this woman and her baby. 

Compassion, especially regarding life decisions, should always outweigh convenience. We must be better at recognizing people can handle difficulties, inconveniences, and challenges. God made us that way so that we would remain faithful to Him and lean into Him in our hardest times. 

Convenience Culture: Why Ease Isn't Always Best

The current cultural emphasis remains on convenience and comfort. It’s been easy to settle into the concept because we have myriad conveniences at our fingertips. Instead: Other people can shop, drive, and clean for us. We have instant food, instant entertainment, and instant access to our friends and strangers through social media. We can watch church online from home. The new generation of the American workforce prioritizes convenience and comfort in their work. They’re not interested in going to a place of employment because the option to work from home has become a promoted job perk. Technology not only makes this possible, it has also been the sector that provides the most work-from-home jobs.

These conveniences and comforts can be great, but the common factor that becomes missing is human connection, and when a genuine connection goes missing from humanity, what’s left? We become self-centered, self-indulgent, and self-righteous. This is not God’s design for us and we’ve seen the continued fall of humanity because of our self-indulgence and self-righteousness. We don't care. Our apathy encourages others to feel the same.

Compassion as a Countercultural Choice

Compassion means embracing the care of others, even when it’s difficult. Could this mean that we choose convenience and encourage others to do the same because we fear accountability? Does encouraging a pregnant friend to keep her child also put us on the hook for the baby's care and well-being? Do we have some responsibility to be there for her as she navigates pregnancy and parenting? Are we willing? 

True compassion requires courage, sacrifice, and deep reflection. Compassion requires that we be ready to show up when others need us. It holds a special place of contemplation in our hearts. It’s an expectation to leave our own little world and venture into one of chaos so that someone else doesn’t feel alone. 

The parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 demonstrates what compassion should look like: loving our neighbor, not walking on the other side of the road to avoid their needs. 

When our brothers and sisters in Christ are down, we must lift them up.

Compassion in Unplanned Pregnancy

Convenience often leads to viewing abortion as an "easy solution" and often by people who have never had one. When we enjoy distance from an issue, it’s easier to offer counterfeit solutions. Ending a pregnancy doesn't make life easier for women. It does the opposite, bringing physical pain, a lifetime of mental anguish, depression, and lingering guilt, along with difficulty in future relationships.

ICU Mobile meets women where convenience culture pressures them into quick decisions, offering compassionate alternatives instead. Our affiliate pregnancy centers drive our mobile pregnancy ultrasound units into communities where women need us most. As they continue their daily routines with the agony of uncertainty on their minds, we’re there with a safe space, a calm conversation, and life-affirming guidance. Near abortion clinics, we reach out to women considering abortion, hoping to change their minds. Often, we intercede only moments before she follows through on a deadly choice. We are committed to being there for her when no one else is. 

Why Compassion Matters: The Ripple Effect

Compassionate people benefit babies, mothers, fathers, families, and communities. Imagine this: The initial reaction to an unplanned pregnancy is, "I'm here to help." What if we offer to be there for them every step of the way? 

More people, and our communities, would enjoy long-term benefits like better emotional health, strengthened families, healed relationships, and societal positivity.

Compassion aligns us with God’s heart and shows His love in tangible ways. 

Reflection and Action

How are you living right now? Are you prioritizing convenience over compassion? 

Two questions can help you determine the direction of your life:

"Am I prioritizing ease over people?"

"How can I show up for others that will have a positive impact from my presence?"

Convenience might simplify the current situation, but compassion transforms lives.

Your compassionate choices genuinely matter and they not only offer positive impact to others, but also leads to a much more fulfilling life for you. 

Lent is a special 40-day period that is a time to reflect on Jesus’s sacrifice and reminds us to draw closer to Him through:

• Fasting: Setting aside certain foods, habits, or distractions to make more room for God.
• Prayer: Devoting extra time to conversation with our Heavenly Father, seeking His wisdom, comfort, and grace.
• Almsgiving: Offering our resources or service to those in need, mirroring Christ’s call to love others generously.

During Lent, we’re invited to walk hand-in-hand with Jesus as He journeys toward the cross. We can embrace the practices of Lent to transform our lives long after Easter Sunday.

Finishing Lent Strong

1. Refresh Your Why

If you’re fasting from a favorite treat or certain activities, take a moment to remember why you started. Instead of focusing on what you’re giving up, think of whom you’re giving it up for. Every time you crave that snack or look at your phone, pause and say a simple prayer like, “Jesus, I’m making room for You.”

2. Deepen Your Prayer

Prayer is our lifeline. As the period of Lent continues, it can be easy to let busyness crowd it out. Create a routine that feels personal and calming:

• Set aside a quiet corner of your home or office where you can be still and listen.
• Pray for something specific around your Lent focus.
• If you enjoy journaling, write down what’s on your heart—your worries, your thankfulness, and reminders of how your sacrifice will change your path.

3. Give from the Heart

Almsgiving is more than just handing over money or items—it’s about reaching out in love. Whether you donate baby clothes to a pregnancy resource center or share a kind word with a neighbor who’s lonely, let genuine care motivate each action. By giving intentionally and wholeheartedly, you’re imitating the love Jesus shows each of us.

Letting the Spirit of Lent Live On

1. Keep a Heart of Sacrifice Year-Round

Easter Sunday doesn’t have to end your spirit of sacrifice. Small, consistent gestures—like saving spare change to support your church or a nonprofit—remind us that we can honor Jesus’s sacrificial love well beyond these 40 days.

2. Commit to Ongoing Prayer

Prayer transforms our hearts and keeps us open to God’s gentle guidance. Continue your closer walk with the Lord with these practices:

• Exchange 10 minutes of scrolling for 10 minutes of Scripture.
• Pray during your commute, asking God to help you see others through the eyes of Jesus.
• Set daily reminders on your phone to pause and listen for God by saying, “Speak, Lord, I’m listening.”

3. Make Giving a Lifestyle

Loving others is at the core of our Christian faith. Consider how you can amplify your almsgiving throughout the year:

• Volunteer at a local women’s shelter or pregnancy center.
• Offer emotional support to someone in crisis, being the listening ear they desperately need.
• Offer financial support for charities and causes that align with your values.

Embracing His Love, Sharing His Light

Lent calls us to grow closer to Jesus through fasting, prayer, and generosity. As you enter the final stretch of the season, remember that your efforts to focus on Him can continue to flourish well after Easter. Every sacrifice you’ve made, every prayer you’ve whispered, and every gift you’ve offered has helped deepen your bond with Christ. Let it become a way of life!

When Easter morning arrives, celebrate fully in Christ’s victory! Let that joy move you to keep living out the lessons you’ve learned—cherishing life, offering hope, and reflecting Jesus’s compassion in everything you do.

Stay Connected in the Season of Hope

By finishing Lent in a posture of humility, gratitude, and service, you’ll find that the fruits of this season will enrich your faith, continually reminding you of the transforming power of God’s love.

We have some thrilling news to share—one that marks a bold step forward for our ministry and our commitment to delivering Christ-centered, life-affirming care. As of today, we have officially joined forces with Care Net, a respected leader in pro-life advocacy, best known for its vast network of over 1,250 affiliated pregnancy centers.

By merging our resources, expertise, and outreach strategies, we’re poised to meet women at critical decision points, offering them compassion, hope, and truth that can change the trajectory of their lives—and the lives of their babies.

What This Partnership Means

1. Expanded Reach

Care Net’s robust network of pregnancy centers, combined with our mobile ultrasound ministry, opens doors for us to reach more women than ever before. Across America, we want every mom to have the opportunity to see her baby and consider the life-affirming options available to her.

2. Empowered Local Partners

Our relationship with Care Net allows our mobile units to collaborate with even more local churches and affiliated pregnancy centers—rapidly expanding the network of community-based support. This means we can respond faster and more effectively to the needs of women in crisis, offering both practical resources and discipleship.

3. Increased Opportunities to Share the Gospel

At the core of this merger is a shared commitment to share the love of Christ in every interaction we have with women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Together, we’ll continue to ensure that every mother who steps into our mobile units encounters the message of hope found in the Gospel.

Our Ongoing Commitment

“By joining forces, we’re creating a unified front to bring critical services and the message of hope to those who need it most.”
– Sylvia Slifko, Founder and Board Chair of ICU Mobile

We couldn’t agree more with Sylvia’s statement. Our commitment to serving the unborn—and their parents—remains as strong as ever. With your continued support and prayers, we’ll do even more to ensure every woman we meet has the chance to see her baby via ultrasound and receive the truth and hope in Christ that she deserves.

Thank you for your steadfast dedication to standing for life. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone and ask that you keep us in your prayers as we move forward in this bold, unified mission to serve women, save lives, and share the Gospel of Christ.

Every election year feels like an unwinnable battle for the pro-life people of America. Typically, the candidates don’t quite fit the model we’d like to see in a pro-life leader who isn’t afraid to stand firm in their protection of every unborn life at every stage from conception. Voting begins to feel more like a burden because we are left spinning from the rhetoric. 

What then, are we to do when this happens? Who do we vote for? Should we even bother voting? These are the questions on the minds of so many of us. We’ve heard the blurred positions and the vague policies from campaigns that leave us to speculate more than offering us a confident trust in one who will represent our values in office. 

REMOVING ABORTION FROM POLITICS

What if we remove abortion from the political landscape? Your vote should consider national safety, borders, the economy, and education. These issues are better suited for humankind. But the issue of human life? Taking God-like power away from the candidates means we don’t rely on flawed humans to lead the charge for who lives and who doesn’t. Not to say the abortion issue won’t remain a central focus of the ballot for most Americans, but where does the issue of abortion really matter? It matters in the moment when a woman feels like there’s a decision to be made. 

The man or woman sitting in the White House at the moment a woman needs clarity means nothing to her. Whether the issue of abortion has been returned to the Federal level or remains with the State has no bearing on her reality. Roe v. Wade created the narrative that carrying a baby to term was a choice to be made. When a woman learns she’s pregnant, the most common worldly response is: "What are you going to do?" The loving, human response would be "how can I help?"

REMOVE THE DECISION 

As pro-life people, we can change the narrative. The choice involved should be parenting or adoption. Abortion should never be one of the most common options a woman is faced with in such a highly emotional situation. The fact that the narrative has so strongly included a right to end the life of another human being should make everyone pause and ask why that is. Why would we want to put that burden on a woman in her most vulnerable state? It’s time to change the narrative. As citizens in this country, we have the ability to make the most impact on a personal level. We don’t need a law or government to dictate to us what is right or wrong. The issue is a moral one. The issue is a human one. 

VALUE HUMAN BEINGS 

Overall, we’ve become a country that values the lives of pets more than the lives of humans. While we love those cuddly members of our families, the hierarchy is skewed. The same people who shame others for rehoming a pet or cry out in the name of animal abuse often don’t give the same consideration to human life. 

As a nation under God, we have a calling to love our neighbors, not necessarily our neighbor’s pets. Human life should be seen as the most valuable. When we know a woman in a not-so-ideal situation facing an unplanned pregnancy, what she needs most is someone to acknowledge her, listen to her, and give her life-filled encouragement. Rather than directing her to the nearest Planned Parenthood, we should accompany her to the nearest pregnancy help center or church. 

When we show women that their life matters, it’s easier for her to see that the life of her baby matters, too. 

MAKE UNPLANNED PREGNANCY A PERSONAL ISSUE

For decades, we have made unplanned pregnancy a government issue, a political issue, an issue that is so far-removed from that of a human life that we forgot we can actually do something about it. Bring the issue of abortion into your community, into your home, into your family. Stop asking what the president is going to do about it and start asking what can I do about it. 

Well, what can you do about it? 

Action 

Become a sidewalk counselor near your city’s abortion clinics, create a mentor group for unplanned pregnancy support through your church, call your local pregnancy help center and ask them how you can help. 

Influence 

Be willing to talk about abortion. Start with your family, open the conversation with friends, and engage others to provide them with ways they, too, can speak on the issue without alienating those who oppose your views. The best way to influence others for life is sharing the truth in a calm, sensible way. Praying with your family and church is a way to lead other believers to recognize that this, too, is an issue that God steps into. 

Finances

If action and influence aren’t your forte, donating to pro-life non-profits like ICU Mobile is a great way to impact women for life. Our mobile ministry gets units into the neighborhoods where women are pursuing answers and, very likely, abortion. When we are present and accessible, we fulfill both the action and the influence directly to the woman seeking a solution. With your finances, we become unstoppable partners that don’t need to rely on politicians and empty promises to save innocent babies from a death sentence. 

LAWS ARE NOT THE ANSWER

The political landscape is no place for life and death decisions involving an unborn child. If we, as pro-life people, live according to our pro-life and Christian values, we don’t need to rely on government intervention. We can enact change through our conversations, our lifestyle, and how we spend our money. 

Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8, NASB

The Lord has asked, “whom shall I send?” The answer is always us. It is our time to stand tall and say to the Lord, “Here I am. Send me.” The answer to saving the lives of babies is found in a grassroots movement to return our focus to humanity. The value of human life has been diminished and now is the time we as God’s people must step into a revival of preserving the fullness of life for every human being from conception to natural death. It’s not someone else’s problem. We’ve left it to be someone else’s problem for too long. Every year, 1 Million babies die while waiting for some politician to save their lives. 

We can no longer allow the enemy access to our children. It has to be us, it can only be us, and we can save babies with the help of God. 

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10

Choosing life is a decision that carries the potential for lasting positive impacts on women and their future. Two key concepts within the pro-life movement—support systems and positive role models—highlight how choosing life not only benefits the woman and her child, but also contributes to future generations. Support systems provided by pregnancy centers build the foundation for a stable family environment. Children who grow up in family-focused homes become positive role models, breaking cycles of poverty and instability. 

Support Systems: Building a Stable Family Environment

As pro-life people, we pray every woman chooses life for her child. When she does choose life, she often finds herself in need of resources and support. This is where pregnancy centers play a vital role. These centers offer a wide range of services, including medical care, counseling, material assistance, and community connections. By providing a support system, pregnancy centers help create a stable environment for both the mother and her child. This takes the conversation beyond pro-life, as it then turns into family life and creating physically and mentally healthy homes. 

Actionable Ways to Impact Support Systems

1. Volunteer Your Time:

• Pregnancy centers rely heavily on volunteers to provide services and support. By offering your time, whether it’s counseling, organizing baby supplies, or helping with administrative tasks, you can make a direct impact on the lives of women and families in need. Donating your time to the outlying service providers like shelters, health clinics, and shops that offer free or low-cost clothing and household items is another way to impact the outcomes for women. 

2. Donate Resources:

• Financial contributions, as well as donations of baby supplies such as diapers, clothing, and formula, are always needed. Your donations ensure that pregnancy centers have the necessary resources to support families. Plan fundraising drives at your business, school, or church to directly impact your community. Donations to ICU Mobile results in more mobile pregnancy ultrasound units can get into communities where abortion rates are highest.

3. Raise Awareness:

• Use your social media platforms, community groups, and personal networks to raise awareness about the services provided by pregnancy centers. The more people know about these resources, they are more willing to step in and provide support through their networks. If your community has a mobile pregnancy ultrasound unit, seek out church leadership for ways groups can support the mobile unit. 

Why It’s Important:

Support systems provided by pregnancy centers are crucial for building a stable family environment. When mothers receive the care and resources they need, they are better equipped to provide a nurturing and secure home for their children. Along with the material needs and counseling, they receive crucial information about how to care for their baby, age-appropriate activities, and how to navigate their new life with a child. This allows a woman to see that she and her baby are enough to equal a family. She can be the foundation of stability  that impacts her children and future generations of her family. 

Positive Role Models: Breaking Cycles of Poverty and Instability

Women and children who experience supportive and loving family environments are more likely to become positive role models in their communities. Women benefit from guidance, encouragement, and values which help them develop into responsible and compassionate mothers. They can break cycles of poverty and instability, which means a better future for their children.

Actionable Ways to Foster Positive Role Models:

1. Mentorship Programs:

• Get involved in mentorship programs that support children and young adults. By providing guidance and support, you can help them navigate challenges and make positive life choices. Sometimes the family unit is just a mom and her child(ren). Mentors like you can add much-needed unique viewpoints about family and faith.

2. Support Family-Friendly Policies:

• Advocate for policies that support families, such as parental leave, affordable childcare, and education initiatives. These policies help create environments where women feel more confident in saying yes to life and pursuing motherhood. Support educational programs and scholarships that help women access quality education. Education is a powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty.

3. Model Positive Behavior:

• Being a positive role model for your family, business and church is the number one way to inspire others to respond in kind. Start the conversations around taking action on the things you believe in, encourage community engagement, and be a resource to those who aren’t sure where to start.

Why It’s Important:

Positive role models play a crucial role in our communities. When women and children have role models who demonstrate positive behaviors and values, they are more likely to emulate those traits. This can have a ripple effect, creating a culture of responsibility, compassion, and pro-life values within your community.

Conclusion

By providing support that promotes the family unit and fostering environments where women and children can thrive, we contribute to the creation of future generations of pro-life people. Each of us has the power to make a difference, whether through volunteering, donating, advocating, or simply being a positive influence in our own networks. Focusing on support systems and positive role models as an approach to valuing and protecting life is a great way to impact others for life.

Summer vacations are a cherished tradition for many families that provides an opportunity for relaxation, exploration, and making memories. For Christian families, vacations present unique ways to connect with faith in new ways and give back to the communities you visit. Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your family vacations both spiritually and socially, along with tips on recharging and reconnecting when you return home.

Connecting with Local Churches While on Vacation

One enriching way to keep your faith central during vacation is by connecting with local churches at your travel destination. This can provide continuity in your worship practices. Here are a few tips on how to find local congregations:

1. Research Before You Go: Look up local church services online prior to your trip. Most churches post service times and special events on their websites.
2. Ask for Recommendations: Use social media groups or church networks to get recommendations for congregations in the area you're visiting.
3. Attend a Local Service: Make plans to attend at least one service. This is a great way to meet local believers and sustain your relationship with Jesus while on the road.

Giving Back to the Community

Vacations don’t have to be just about leisure. They can also be an opportunity to serve. Participating in local outreach or community service projects can greatly enrich your family's experience.

1. Volunteer: Look for local organizations that welcome short-term volunteers. Reach out to  local pregnancy resource centers or foster care organizations to see how you can help for a few hours one day.
2. Support Local Businesses: Choose to support local artisans and small businesses to help boost the local economy.
3. Leave a Positive Impact: Teach your children about the importance of kindness and generosity by leaving a positive impact wherever you go.

Maintaining Spiritual Practices

Keeping up with Bible study and journaling can be challenging on the road, but with a bit of planning, it can become a rewarding part of your journey.

1. Set Aside Time: Dedicate a specific time each day for bible study and prayer. Early morning or late evening can be ideal times for quiet reflection and study. Meal times might even be a good time when everyone is together and receiving nourishment.
2. Pack Smart: Bring travel-sized Bibles, devotionals, and journals. Alternatively, utilize apps and eBooks if you prefer digital options.
3. Involve Everyone: Make Bible study and journaling a family activity. Challenge each other to find and share scripture on the topics of hospitality, going on a journey, and staying connected to Jesus.
4. Listen: Download a few faith-based podcasts for the family to listen to while driving. This is a great way to encourage conversation about the topic you heard together.

Sustain Your Connection to Your Home Church

Being away from your home church doesn’t mean you have to feel disconnected. Here’s how to maintain that vital connection:

1. Stay in the Know: Keep up with your home church’s activities through social media updates or emails.
2. Engage Remotely: If available, watch your church’s services online. This can be a great option if you’re unable to visit a church in your vacation spot. 

Recharging After Vacation

Returning home from vacation often comes with the challenge of returning to your usual routine. Here are some ways to ease that transition:

1. Take a Rest Day: If possible, allow for a day of rest at home before jumping back into your usual schedules. Use this time to unpack and reflect on your experiences.
2. Share Your Experiences: Encourage each family member to share a highlight from the trip during family meals or devotions. 
3. Take a Poll: Ask your children if there’s something you did on vacation that you’d like to do more often at home. You might be surprised at what impacted them!
4. Plan for Routine: Gradually ease back into your normal routines. It can be helpful to be more relaxed about bedtimes, meal times, and other routines for a few days after getting back home.

Vacations are meant for exploration, relaxation, and time away with family, but they don’t have to be a time to leave your faith life behind. Your time away can be meaningful in how you grow both personally and spiritually in new settings. Being intentional will ensure that your time away from home is spiritually enriching for your family. Whether you connect with a local church, serve  others, or simply continue daily devotions, your vacation can be a great example to your children that Jesus is with us wherever we go.

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. -Psalms 119:105

Grab a cup of something warm because today, we're diving into a topic that stirs hearts and sometimes, well, stirs the pot: the need for pro-life warriors to engage in conversations about abortion. We understand it can be challenging, but we know you’re able. The more we open up, the more we can walk the path of understanding and the protection of unborn lives.

Let's be real, these talks can be like walking on hot coals. But here's the beautiful truth - we serve a God of love and grace. So, as we journey into these discussions, let's not just stand firm for the rights of the unborn, but let's do it in a way that reflects the love of the One who created them.

There is urgency in the willingness. There's a generation rising - one that needs us to speak love and truth in equal measure. 

Perhaps we’ve shied away from starting the conversation or contributing to the conversation out of fear of judgment or conflict. But here's a nugget of truth: Love bridges gaps. It conquers fear. And when we approach these conversations with love, we encourage others to mirror our approach.

Imagine this: You're sitting across from someone with opposing views, and instead of a heated debate, you share stories. You share why you believe in the sanctity of life. You share the truth about not only the immediate effect, but also the lifelong effect of abortion on a woman. It's not about winning an argument; it's about planting seeds of understanding.

Lovingly engaging in a conversation about abortion doesn't mean abandoning your beliefs. It's about extending grace where it's least expected. And as we know, that's the Jesus way. Just when someone tenses up and takes the defensive, your approach can allow them to relax and lean into the topic rather than argumentatively trying to escape it. And just like that, you single-handedly change one person’s experience with the pro-life perspective.

Be the one who listens without judgment. Be the one who speaks truth wrapped in love. Be the one who stands unwaveringly for life, not as a critic, but as a compassionate advocate.

We don't have to agree on everything. That's the beauty of diversity. But in the midst of our differences, we can share the values that have determined our beliefs on these tough issues. When we shift the conversation from debates to shared values, suddenly walls begin to crumble.

Friends, as we navigate these conversations, let's heed the whisper that says, "Speak truth, but do it in love." Our world needs us to stand for life in a way that reflects the life we follow. So, let's put on our armor of grace and march forward, unafraid to have the tough, loving conversations that might just change hearts and save lives.

With grace and courage, keep loving, keep standing, and keep believing in the power of love over conflict. 

Love is the language that transforms hearts.

Relationships can be complicated. Add domestic violence and oftentimes an inescapable trauma can develop that is more widespread than we think. 

Women face an increased risk of physical and psychological abuse with pregnancy in domestic violence situations.The blame, ridicule, and antagonizing that accompany abuse can escalate in the severity and frequency of domestic abuse women receive from their partners. 

Imagine living with abuse and the constant struggle with thoughts of leaving or staying and then adding an unplanned pregnancy to the dynamic. In abusive relationships, women often stay for many varied reasons, but when they find themselves concerned with the well-being of their unborn child, everything becomes heavier.

She might be happy with the news of a baby, while also experiencing intense fear at the thought of telling her partner about it. Alternatively, she might withhold the news from her partner because she may be considering abortion because of the abuse. 

When we meet women in these situations, we have the opportunity to share with them about safe spaces where they can get the support and time they need to fully consider and plan for their safety and that of their child. If she already has other children, this new baby could be the catalyst for fleeing the abuse, providing her and her children with a new beginning.

Like many other less-than-ideal circumstances in which to bring a child, this, too, can be overcome with understanding and a no-judgment zone. She already knows that living in abuse isn’t right so adding pressure to her will achieve nothing but overwhelm. 

We want every woman to know that she has a community ready to provide her with safety and health care options. She is a child of God deserving of peace. When she feels that her life is valued, she can see more easily that her baby’s life holds value, too, no matter the circumstances in which he was conceived. 

Our teams are equipped to send abused women in the direction of real help. We help her to see that she’s everything God says she is, and nothing that her abuser says she is. She can do the hard thing of leaving that life behind and forging ahead into a life she, and her baby, deserve.

Human trafficking is a complex issue that impacts victims in a multitude of ways. Labor, drugs, and sex trafficking are the trafficking categories we hear about most. Labeled as modern-day slavery, it was estimated that in 2019 there were over 50 million people around the world being trafficked in some manner. 

Women who are victims of trafficking face unimaginable abuse including abortion largely used as birth control. The physical and emotional toll is a tragedy most of us can’t imagine, and we are thankful for that. 

The pro-life perspective is that every one of these babies' lives should be spared. Yet, we’ll be countered with the argument that a woman shouldn’t be forced to have a baby conceived from sexual abuse, and how the baby would just be abused and trafficked. As though death by abortion is justified as a way to protect the unborn. 

Pursuing life is one of the few ways a woman being trafficked might be able to retain her dignity, and it is a way we can change the narrative so she understands she and her baby have invaluable worth. 

In a study conducted by U.S. Department of State, it was determined that over 55% of trafficked women had at least one abortion, while most had multiple abortions. One woman reported having seventeen abortions. The tragedy of these lost lives is magnified due to the conditions in which they were both conceived and aborted. Female victims of trafficking endure physical, psychological, and emotional abuse from the acts of violence against them perpetrated by their abusers and in the abortions forced on them. 

There is no “my body, my choice” discussion in human trafficking. There is no freedom, there is no personal opinion or values at hand. There is only violence and fear. When the pro-abortion side demands free, legal abortion on demand, they’re missing the autonomy of the most vulnerable. 

Imagine, if abortion were to be illegal and doctors held accountable if they perform an abortion? These women who lost all their freedoms might be saved sooner from trafficking and could avoid another act of violence against them. The money in trafficking is made by supply and demand. If abortion weren’t so readily available, the supply declines making it more difficult for traffickers to meet the demand. 

Could it be that limiting or banning abortion could not only save the lives of babies, but also the lives of trafficking victims?

If doctors, pregnancy center workers, shelter workers, and others who may come into contact with trafficking victims gained the education and resources for not only identifying these victims but also how to act immediately to save them, then they could be moved into safe houses and removed from their captor’s clutches.

One way you can help is to call on your local resources to receive this identification and response training. We are working with our teams nationally to understand and identify victims of trafficking and what to do in these situations. The women and children being exploited by these abusers rely on us to help them, even though they may not say it out loud. 

We believe in hope, empowerment, and the dignity of every human life, regardless of the circumstances of conception. The foundation is empathy and empathy comes through understanding. When we are willing to step out of our comfort zone to truly understand what these victims endure, only then can we step into meaningful ways to make a life-altering impact for women and their babies. 

Our world seems to be dominated by debates about political correctness and the pursuit of personal freedoms. What happened to conversations about morality and values that are the foundation of our society? 

The pro-life standpoint, which champions the sanctity of life and confirms the inherent dignity of every human being, including the unborn, is in the midst of the chaos. As a pro-life community, we need to be bold enough to bring back the respect and honor due to women and children. We can do this by following a few guiding steps. 

Step 1:

Make sure our narrative accurately portrays the Pro-Life perspective

The pro-life perspective is more than a political stance; it is a value of humanity from conception to natural death. It affirms the value of each person, regardless of their stage in life, abilities, or circumstances. This perspective underscores the understanding that we are made in the image of God, God doesn’t make mistakes, God has given women an inherent strength to carry and give birth to life, the value of children, and the importance of families as fundamental units of society.

Step 2:

Real Empowerment of Women

Contrary to popular belief, being pro-life doesn't mean being anti-woman. Being pro-life is about empowering women to recognize the strength and bravery that comes with seeing their  pregnancy through to birth. It means the narrative around motherhood should be more than inconvenience. It's about helping women see that they don’t have to choose between their career or education and their child. It's about providing emotional support, real healthcare, and resources to expectant mothers in challenging situations. It’s about changing the messaging to one that tells every woman “Wow! You are about to do something amazing!”

Honoring women by advocating for flexible work hours, affordable childcare, and access to prenatal and postnatal care are all in action today. When we promote organizations that provide resources for unplanned pregnancies, we show women that there is no shame or weakness in choosing motherhood. When society promotes organizations that want to strip motherhood away from women, the message is simply that they are not truly able to do “anything” and isn’t that contrary to the feminist message?

Step 3:

Valuing Children as God’s Very Own

Being pro-life values everyone. Seeing children not as burdens, but as unique individuals with potential goes beyond merely advocating for the unborn; it extends to respecting and protecting children and guiding them to grow and continue to change the world in ways God intended.

Each of us must be willing to provide help in some meaningful way. Mentoring, providing safe people in their lives, and being role models of kindness, respect, and responsibility. 

Step 4:

Promoting a Culture of Life

Honoring women and children from a pro-life perspective means fostering a culture of life—a culture that values every human being. It means standing against practices that devalue life, whether it's abortion, euthanasia, or violence.

You can make a difference. Use your social media platforms to promote a culture of life through stories that show the beauty of life at all stages. Support pro-life organizations. Advocate for laws and policies that protect the most vulnerable among us. Use your voice to spread a message of hope, love, and respect for all human life above all else.

Step 5:

Lead with kindness

The pro-life perspective is about kindness and love. We can choose to engage with those who think differently than us with a willingness to engage in respectful dialogue. Showing kindness to others and fulfilling our call to love others as we love ourselves is the foundation for these conversations.

Ultimately, regaining our morals and values to honor women and children from a pro-life standpoint is not just about changing policies; it's about changing hearts.