Articles by Lisa Bast
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14.0KHuman 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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4.1KHuman 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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2.5KHuman 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...
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2.2KHuman InterestShe chose abortion out of fear, but love and compassion helped her heal
Elaine Vegter still remembers the whispered comments about her unmarried pregnant friend that swept throughout the church when she was a teenager....
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2.2KHuman InterestAborting a child with fetal abnormalities left this book author with grief and regret
Author Jenny Foster and her (now ex-)husband had a two-year-old daughter and were over the moon when they learned they were expecting...
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1.8KHuman InterestWoman still grieves after being forced into abortion by abusive husband: ‘I was heartbroken’
Desperate to become a mother, Annie (not her real name) turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF) – a decision she would later...
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2.3KHuman InterestPro-life leader’s younger brother inspired him to defend the most vulnerable
Brian Gibson’s destiny as a pro-life advocate was set into motion at an early age. Growing up with eight siblings – one...
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2.6KHuman InterestHow a miscarriage and rainbow baby deepened this mother’s faith
For years, Stacey Plasch and her husband were unable to conceive due to struggles with infertility. Eventually, Plasch gave birth to two...
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11.9KHuman InterestMom fought for twin girls with life-threatening condition after doctors suggested abortion
Lydia Crandall, a 29-year-old mother of two, was delighted when she discovered she was pregnant despite her struggling marriage. Despite going through...
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1.9KIssuesHer own early, heartbreaking miscarriage motivated her to help other moms in need
Jaimie* was babysitting her neighbors’ children one night when she suddenly began experiencing intense contractions. The frightened 19-year-old had no idea what...
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4.0KIssuesShe miscarried her son at 5 months, but believes that ‘one day, we will be reunited’
A busy mom of two children, Vicki Wilkerson’s days were spent helping her developmentally disabled young son, whom she almost lost at...
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3.5KHuman InterestMelissa chose life – and a loving adoptive family – for her twins, and has no regrets
A divorced 24-year-old single mother of a toddler living in the high-priced San Francisco Bay Area, Melissa Helm’s days were filled with...
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2.7KHuman InterestAfter two abortions, this single mom’s greatest pain led to a pro-life mission
Luz Vasquez grew up a in pro-life Christian home, but as she matured, she became disconnected from her faith. When the single...
