In light of the confirmation hearings for John G. Roberts Jr., abortion is once again on the public radar. It is a travesty that the murder of millions every year only periodically comes to the public’s attention. In addition to my role as Teaching Pastor/Elder of Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, TX, I also serve on the Board of Directors for Promiseland Ministries, an independent, non-profit 501(3)(c) organization, and umbrella corporation for Hannah House Maternity Home.

Hannah House exists to provide a place of Christian refuge for teens and young women in crisis pregnancy situations who otherwise might consider abortion. We are adamantly pro-life and intentionally God-centered in all that we do. We provide a safe place for girls and young women to finish out their pregnancies and make informed choices about whether or not to parent or place for adoption, which about half opting for each. Our long-range goals include owning and operating our own adoption agency and increased after-care capabilities.

It is estimated that worldwide, there are nearly 46 million abortions annually, with nearly 126,000 abortions every single day. These numbers are staggering and they’re not going away. For too long Christians have done a lot of talk about the sanctity of life with little action. We must take up the banner of life in full force and pray for the end of abortion. We must also take action. Our policy-makers and judges must hear that they do not speak for us on this issue; that human life is precious and must be protected. Nothing less than the image of God is at stake. We must not become complacent, believing that it doesn’t directly affect us and we must be vigilant in keeping the issue before believers everywhere.

The issue must be framed in light of James 4:2a: “You desire and do not have, so you murder.” We have allowed children to be sacrificed on the idol of convenience and at the feet of the demon of “choice.” We elevate our ideal lifestyle to the point that we are willing to kill for it, and abortion is nothing less than the sacrifice of children in the name of pride.

Please prayerfully consider how you might support the cause of life within your own sphere of influence. Please consider making regular donations to organizations such as Promiseland Ministries, the National Right to Life and others. If you would like more information about supporting Promiseland Ministries and Hannah House Maternity Home, please contact me.

Read about the Roberts’ Hearing and abortion.
Visit the Promiseland Ministries website.
Visit the National Right to Life website.
Read Fifteen Pro-Life Truths to Speak by John Piper.
Read Rescuing Unborn Children… by John Piper.