Today's Breakpoint commentary is celebrating the story of Abby Johnson. In fact many Christian organizations, including Focus on the Family are excited to share her story. Abby Johnson worked for Planned Parenthood as a director for nine years, and after a first-hand experience of assisting an abortion in the clinic, she has turned pro-life and quit her job. This story is fascinating. Not only did Johnson feel convicted of her experience, she found that Planned Parenthood had financial priorities that seemed to put abortions above family planning and pregnancy preventions. There seems to be a money-agenda that overrides what should be priority, caring for expectant-mothers and their families as a whole.
About a week ago, Planned Parenthood opened one of the largest abortion clinics in America. Where? Here in Houston. The pro-life/pro-choice debate has always been a hot topic, and it will be interesting to see the debate continue so close to my new home. Churches in the area have already marked where they stand and have brought their concerns to their congregations.
Abby Johnson may not be bringing up a new debate, but she certainly brings a renewed strength to pro-lifers. With such a public decision, I hope that America will listen to the evidence Johnson brings forth.
"Lord, break my heart for the things that break your heart." - A Graham
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