Articles by Lisa Bast
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2.7KHuman 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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2.2KHuman 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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2.3KHuman 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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7.0KHuman 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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4.1KHuman 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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4.2KHuman 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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2.0KHuman 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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14.8KHuman 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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4.2KHuman 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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2.3KHuman 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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1.9KHuman 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...
