Author: Anna Chappell

For I Know the Plans I Have For You

Our lives are filled with memories that we want to preserve, whether through video clips or photos, allowing us to share those moments with future generations. Often, the first moment captured in a person’s life is the ultrasound. This first glimpse of a human being, created in the image of God (imago dei), holds all

Hurricane and Hope

When we went to bed Thursday night, the 24th, we had prayed for the storm to pass over us or to diminish and for lives and property to be spared. However, we were fully prepared to take a direct hit from this ferocious storm and prayed also for the strength and resources to recover. The

From Death to Life: A Matter of the Heart

Last week, we saw a mother at our Women’s Clinic who was in a tailspin. She was certain that abortion was her only way out and was coming just to get pregnancy verification. This was not her first time here. She had her first baby with the support of volunteers and staff of the Hope

If They Weren’t There

A young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy came to the Hope House Women’s Clinic for a free pregnancy test. When she heard the news that she was pregnant, her heart dropped. She needed confirmation because her mind was made up. She was going to have to abort this pregnancy. It’s never an easy decision, although

“No Heartbeat.”

It blows my mind that God chose the heart to be the most recognizable sign of life. Whether it’s a person who has lost consciousness or is found unresponsive, the first thing most people do is check for a pulse – a sign of a beating heart. Here at the pregnancy clinic, when a woman

Interesting Question

Submitted by guest contributor, Rick Collum The other day, I was asked how someone could be pro-life and for the death penalty at the same time. I replied because of “Due Process of Law.” This person gave me a very puzzled look. I said, “Let me explain.” As a point of reference: In 2023, 24

Strong Men

“I guess that’s the opposite of what we’re trying to do.”

I can’t get those words out of my head. So thoughtless and, no doubt, stemmed from fear and the inconvenience this young man felt he was facing.

Don’t Drink the Water

Sex is a controversial topic that often sparks heated discussions about bodily autonomy and personal beliefs. While it’s a fundamental aspect of human nature, it can also lead to negative consequences when it’s not approached responsibly. Specifically, when sex occurs outside the confines of a committed lifelong marriage, it can lead to a variety of problems in

It’s Never Too Late

Life is full of choices, and at some point in our lives, most of us have thought about what our lives would look like if we had made different choices. In the world of unplanned pregnancies, we work with women every day who are faced with the difficult decision of whether to choose life for

Love First

How should you react if your teenage daughter becomes pregnant? What should you say to a single mother who just found out she is having another baby? When a young man gets his girlfriend pregnant, how do you respond? If your coworker shared that she scheduled an abortion appointment, what would you say to her?