For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. –Proverbs 2:6
One phone call can mean the difference between life and death.
Every year, Care Net’s Pregnancy Decision Line (PDL) connects with nearly 4,000 callers. What makes these calls so significant is that 95% of those who dial in begin the conversation determined to have an abortion. They are drowning in desperation, frozen with fear about the future, or blindsided by abandonment. Yet through the compassionate voices of trained coaches, thousands are moved from a place of despair to a posture of hope and life.
A Lifeline in the Storm
The PDL is not simply a hotline. It is a lifeline. Callers are often in crisis, weighed down by the belief that abortion is their only option. Some have already scheduled appointments. Others have the abortion pill in hand. At this critical crossroads, a caring coach offers space to breathe, listen, and talk through options.
One coach describes the work this way: “We are meeting people right in the middle of their decision-making process. Whoever they speak with on the phone will have a huge impact. If they call Planned Parenthood, they may hear, ‘Everything will be fine, just come in on this day for your procedure.’ But if they talk to us, they can process their fears and consider life-giving alternatives.”
The contrast is stark. The world often offers quick solutions that silence life. The PDL offers wisdom, support, and a vision for abundant life.
Abundant Life
Jesus declared in John 10:10: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” That verse lies at the heart of Care Net’s mission. Choosing life for a baby is just the beginning. Moms and dads need ongoing care, discipleship, and community to thrive.
That is why the PDL not only helps callers reconsider abortion but also connects them to Care Net’s network of more than 1,200 pregnancy centers nationwide. These centers provide ultrasounds, parenting classes, baby supplies, mentoring, and spiritual guidance. In this way, the PDL bridges the gap between crisis and long-term support, planting seeds for abundant life that reach far beyond a single decision.
Transformation Through Truth and Grace
Care Net’s CEO and President, Roland Warren, often reflects on the power of this ministry: “Our Pregnancy Decision Line is absolutely amazing. I’m always blown away when I hear about the calls we take and the way our coaches handle them. Many of our coaches are nurses who bring both medical expertise and spiritual compassion. They’re there to answer questions, calm fears, and offer hope.”
The results are powerful. Abortion appointments are canceled. Babies’ lives are saved. Parents find courage. And, most importantly, men and women hear the good news of Jesus Christ. What began as a moment of fear becomes the first step into a story of redemption.
A Call to Prayer
Behind every statistic is a face, a name, and a child whose future is forever changed. Each call is holy ground where God’s wisdom enters into human brokenness.
Will you join us in prayer? Join our Abundant Life Prayer Network and commit to praying for every man and woman who picks up the phone, that they would find wisdom, understanding, and hope. Pray that the PDL will continue to be a beacon of compassion and truth. And pray that each life spared will grow into a testimony of God’s abundant grace.
Father, we come before You on behalf of every caller to the Pregnancy Decision Line. Grant them wisdom from above. Replace fear with courage, despair with hope, and uncertainty with life. May mothers and fathers choose life for their children and life in Christ for themselves. Amen.
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