Are you for real?

This morning a couple came in much like the ones we see every day-- scared, thinking abortion is the only way out of their 'problem'. One of the first things that comes out of the counselor's mouth is: want a job?

I know exactly how it goes after that. She is usually talking to the father of the baby, and he will say yes, then ask her: are you for real?

She quickly proves that she is real and gives them help right away. At this point, the baby has a good chance of surviving.

Wih this one question, she gets to the heart of the matter: can you support yourself and your future family? Once the father has hope that he indeed can, choosing life becomes a joy rather than a hardship.

We are offering hope in that one sentence. Comfort. Understanding. Love. Support. And a way out.

So many times I have seen the baby (who was going to be aborted) change the lives of the parents by creating opportunities such as this. Inviting them to move into responsible, adult choices and become hopeful again in the process. Thank you for prayers and please continue to pray for this hope to spread the culture of life throughout this country, that so badly needs real hope right now.