Mr. Mattes is the Executive Director and cofounder of Life Issues Institute, internationally headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
January 15th, 2010 04:37 PM ET

Change of Heart

There's a moral fog that's enveloped our nation-a darkness that allows the legal murder of millions of unborn babies through abortion. Even so, we can still take joy whenever a heart is changed for LIFE.

Around the anniversary of Roe v Wade, tens of thousands, maybe even millions, will gather, march, pray and witness for truth. In churches, homes and street corners, we'll observe Sanctity of Life Sunday-a bittersweet time, as we celebrate the gift of life and also mourn the tragedy of the deaths of over 54 million preborn children by abortion.

This year, there's a new champion of life among us. I'll be sharing her story on a special radio broadcast throughout the coming week. It's called A Change of Heart: One Woman's Journey from Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life.

Her name is Abby Johnson. She recently quit her job as director of a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. The moment she watched an abortion take place, she vowed "never again." Ever since, she's been shining a spotlight on the abortion industry.

I don't know where Abby will be on the days surrounding Sanctity of Life Sunday. But I'll be on our nation's radio airwaves, telling others about Abby's amazing journey to pro-life. I hope you and I can make that connection in your community. Check with your local Christian radio station to see when A Change of Heart: One Woman's Journey from Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life will air.

In the meantime, here's a sneak preview of the program. Please pray that as it's aired, more hearts, just like Abby's, will be changed for life.

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