Articles by Lisa Bast
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2.6KHuman InterestWoman’s journey to motherhood strengthens her pro-life convictions: ‘Every life has value’
Newlyweds Tamara Lexow and her husband were excited to learn she was pregnant with their first child. But soon Lexow started bleeding...
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3.8KActivismAn unplanned pregnancy led to a lifetime pro-life partnership
An unplanned pregnancy while in college led a young woman to fear the consequences. Initially, she considered abortion, thinking it would help...
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2.2KHuman InterestTeen mom chose life in a difficult circumstance, and now spreads a message of hope
A teenage mother who got pregnant in high school hid her secret so she could avoid being pressured into an abortion. She...
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2.6KHuman InterestDoctors said abortion had left her sterile – then she conceived ‘miracle’ twins
A young woman in her early 20s, Christine “Crissy” Stanley’s life was about having fun hanging out with friends and engaging in...
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2.1KHuman InterestDecades after two abortions, this woman has made it her mission to help others
A single mother of two sons, Fern Buzinski was in a relationship with a man who was interested neither in marriage nor...
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2.2KHuman InterestPressured into abortion, mom faces a lifetime of guilt and regret
As a cardiology nurse and a loving mother to toddler and stepson, Doreen Reese (not her real name) enjoyed caring for others....
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6.9KHuman InterestWoman devastated by abortion as a teen now shares her story to help others
Debbie Fleck was just 16 when she suspected she might be pregnant. Her 21-year-old boyfriend, who she felt had coerced her into...
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4.0KHuman InterestHer baby’s kick turned her away from late-term abortion and toward open adoption
As the daughter of parents who served in the ministry, Adrianne Artist grew up with a solid Christian background. But because of...
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4.1KHuman InterestYears after her abortion, this woman found healing and purpose in the pro-life movement
She was just 16 years old, afraid, and confused when a Planned Parenthood counselor informed Christine “Christy” Ballor that she was 10...
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1.9KHuman InterestAfter seven miscarriages, this woman was inspired to start her own adoption agency
Pro-life advocacy was Mardie Caldwell’s calling since she was a junior in high school when she borrowed models to show her classmates...
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13.8KHuman InterestBorn to a mentally challenged survivor of gang rape, he now shares a message of life and hope
As an author, recording artist, national pro-life speaker, and founder of Broken Not Dead Ministries, Steventhen Holland knew his inherent value as...
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4.0KHuman InterestPastor’s daughter chose life in an unplanned pregnancy, and ministers to others today
Sandy Smith was active as a youth leader along with her boyfriend, Jay, at the church where her father served as senior...
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2.4KHuman InterestPro-life advocate dedicates her life to exposing the dangers of abortion
Missy Martinez-Stone grew up in the deep south in a conservative Christian home where the word “abortion” was never uttered. But when...
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1.2KHuman InterestOnce afraid to speak out, Kaitlyn now persuades abortion supporters to change their minds
As a pro-life advocate with Justice for All, Kaitlyn Donihue’s mission is to engage college students on campuses nationwide to spur thought-provoking...
