Pregnancy and Abortion

>> Verses to Scan (NIV)

  • Psalm 139:14-16 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
  • Hebrews 12:2-3 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

>> Numbers to Call

Keep these toll-free, 24-hour phone numbers handy for those who are considering an abortion or are suffering post-abortion trauma:
  • Pregnancy Hotline (800) 848-LOVE
  • America’s Crisis Pregnancy Helpline (800) 67-BABY-6
  • Nurturing Network (800) 866-4MOM
  • Care Net (800) 395-4357
  • Bethany Christian Services (800) 238-4269
  • Birthright (800) 550-4900

>> Websites to check

These recommended websites are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of Zondervan, nor do we vouch for their content.

>> Thoughts to Ponder

  • When does life really begin? From conception. Shortly after conception, DNA is already forming in the unborn baby. At eight weeks, before a pregnancy is even visible, the baby’s heart is beating steadily and every organ is present. At eight and a half weeks, even the baby’s fingerprints are forming. (For more, check out the link to www.justthefacts.org.)

>> Books to Read