Wow, what an incredible and powerful tour we’ve had this month! Thanks to more than 30 awesome bloggers, at least 63 pro-life blog posts have been posted during October – one for every one million of the precious lives lost to abortion since Roe v. Wade.
If you don’t have time to read 63 blog posts, though, I’ve compiled a summary with a quick sentence or two from each one.
…remember how God shaped you and remember how you parents Chose you, and keep living! ~ Autumn, Why I’m Prolife
People like you, who give one dollar, who say one prayer, who give one hug, who loves one child, who repeat one verse, who take one step…one. Just one. Only one can make a difference, and many can make all the difference. ~ Grace, Thank You For Taking a Stand
What was that life going to produce? Do you know? What giggles and sparkles and rainbows were in it? What was it going to give back to life? You will never know. Because death came far too soon. ~ Katja, Why I’m Pro-life
So if you have had an abortion, supported abortion, encouraged someone to have an abortion, worked in an abortion clinic… no matter what you’ve done, the arms of Jesus Christ are open wide for you. – Joy, Because of His Death, We Live
Unborn babies hide from abortion instruments. Tumors and growths don’t. They can’t. An unborn baby can. That alone proves Baby’s humanity. ~ Madisyn, Responses to Abortion Arguments Part 1
I’m SO excited to share this new novel with you because babies are near and dear to my heart, and the value of each and every baby’s life is the heart of this book. ~ Jen Rose, Sustainer’s Smile Spotlight
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” We have the ability to affect a change if we pray for change. Yes, we need to be informed and be able to defend our position. Yes, we should volunteer where we can and vote. But we NEED to be in prayer. God’s power needs to be in this movement. ~ Akira, Five Ways to Get Involved in the Pro-Life Movement
pro-life is more than being against abortion. its being for LIFE. it’s having an open womb. its refusing to give into convivence or fear with a pill. its being pro-foster care and pro-adoption. ~ Autumn, One Life At A Time
Below are some Snippets from the novel! “Liliora shook her head. “If Adon Olam wants it, I will not listen to my fears.” Yet tears welled up even in the words, and she felt her heart failing her.” ~ Kylie, Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Sustainer’s Smile is book 4 of Truth from Taerna, although it can easily be read as a standalone. (Me? I’mma read the others first…) It’s clean and family-friendly (I wouldn’t be spotlighting it if it weren’t…), though Erika recommended for teens and up due to dealing with the issue of abortion. ~ Grace, Coming Soon: Sustainer’s Smile
Mathews did a wonderful job with this theme, crafting a truly heartrending and impactful story. I believe stories like these can change lives, and I applaud Mathews for addressing the difficult topic of abortion with compassion and discernment. ~ Joy, Sustainer’s Smile review
I was excited about this novel because pro-life books are very important to me—besides the fact that the Truth From Taerna books are epicness personified. And it was just as good as I expected. ~ Katja, Sustainer’s Smile review and character spotlight on Liliora
So it’s okay to murder an unborn baby because of lifestyle, work schedule, or plans being disrupted? Really? When did we become such a selfish, self-centered society that this argument and justification is considered “acceptable” and “reasonable”? When did we begin putting ourselves and our glorified schedules above the immeasurably precious lives of unborn babies? Once more, if you don’t want to care for your baby – a baby you are fifty percent responsible for the conception of – put Baby up for adoption. ~ Madi, Responding to Abortion Arguments, Part 2
I hate abortion because it dishonours God and because of the terrible consequences for the mother and unborn child. With abortion, there’s always more than one victim. 🙁 ~ Lauren, Every Life Counts
I have the pleasure of spotlighting Carita Ellith, one of my favourite characters from the Truth from Taerna series. ~ Jen Rose, Sustainer’s Smile Character spotlight: Carita
This book is now one of my favorite books…Somehow, each of them have a way of dealing with something that either I’m dealing with or that is close to my heart. This book is a good way to deal with the atrocities of abortion without delving into too much detail. ~ Akira, Sustainer’s Smile review
Being prolife means encouraging Christian married couples to have children, and not to be selfish. It means encouraging those that had their children, no disparaging jokes about birth control not working, or about the large size of their family. ~ Rachel, Prolife October
When I pick up a book, I want to be able to gain something from it. I want that book to address real issues, to tackle tough topics, to spread truth. And that’s exactly what this book intends. Abortion is a terrible evil, and I am so thankful to see authors standing up and showing the truth through fiction. ~ Vanessa, Sustainer’s Smile review
I SO enjoyed reading about characters who are actively seeking, and waiting on, God. What an excellent representation of our faith! ~ Stephanie, Sustainer’s Smile Book review
Being parents isn’t always easy, but it’s always good. My Pastor loves to say that when you get married, it squeezes some of the selfishness out of you. ~ Rachel, How Does God See Children?
I’m SUPER excited to share about this new novel because LIFE is near and dear to my heart and it’s the heart of this book! ~ Autumn, Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
In telling Liliora’s story, several elements required someone else to be involved. There were things that simply wouldn’t work for Liliora to be directly involved in—and that’s where Rita came in. She proved to have a mind of her own, and her stubbornness and Liliora’s mildness melded together beautifully. ~ Kelsey, Sustainer’s Smile Character Spotlight, Rita
This summer I listened in Sunday school as my teacher told the story of how he and his wife had tried to adopt a little, unwanted baby. They had heard of a bad situation–seen the need–and told the parents that they wanted that baby. The parents went ahead with the abortion. ~ Brianna, You’re Worth It
For you can’t open your mouth for others unless your ears are open to God. When you open your document to write a story, a novel, a devotional, a blog post, a social media post, do you sit with your ears open to hear the voice of the King of Kings regarding the words He would have you write? ~ Grace, Guest Post by Erika Mathews: Writing Pro-Life Fiction in Today’s World
Wow. Just wow. This novel was incredible! Peterson is a wonderfully talented writer, and one that really makes you feel the emotions of the characters. Within the first few pages, this story actually made me cry because of how touching it was – and I’m not the type to cry very quickly or easily at stories… I strongly believe that this is our best weapon against abortion: love and compassion for all people, even those who participate in the slaughter of God’s children. ~ Joy, To Save a Life review
Erika Mathews did a fantastic job making you feel the desperation, the need, the fear, the hope, the pain, the betrayal…it is a beautiful, heart-tugging, inspiring, encouraging book with a message that must be heard. ~ Katja, Sustainer’s Smile Review
My husband and I aren’t planning our family, God is. We want to have as many children as God will give us. ~ Rachel, Old Testament Scriptures About Children
Something you can do. Knit or crochet baby hats or blankets and donate them to a pregnancy center near you. ~ Rebekah Morris, Sustainer’s Smile review
It’s so lovely to hear what your heart behind the writing of this book is. And I agree that we all need to keep these little lives in our thoughts more (and pray for them!). ~ Lauren, Interview With Erika Mathews
We have no right to take away what could be. What could have been… the emergence of a brand-new person, who will experience joys and hardships, delight and disgust, confidence and doubt, and all those things that make life on this earth what it is. I am pro-life. I am pro-babies. And I am not ashamed of it. ~ Martha, Woven Together
Sometimes, Christian fiction authors shy away from Gospel presentations and having characters get saved. I’m so glad Ryana isn’t one of them. Because those scenes were powerful. ~ Kristina, To Save a Life review
This book was sooo good and sooo hard, in a good way! Liliora is such an inspiring young woman and her struggles are so real and relatable and I love her heart for children and babies, born and unborn. ~ Jen Rose, Sustainer’s Smile review
The book was very well-written, the characters were lovable, and the message was clear and challenging. ~ Akira, To Save a Life review
Now, we have a reason why life is precious. Why every child should be loved and given a chance to live, no matter the situation. Because the Creator has ordained life as infinitely precious … and as a gift. ~ Vanessa, Why Are You Pro-Life?
What a blessing to experience firsthand the miracle of unborn life while penning this book. What empathy for those little humans that no physical eye has yet seen but whose hearts beat steadily with the potential of a thousand unknown futures. ~ Erika Mathews, special author release day post
I loved the pro-life moral! Christian fiction needs more pro-life books because it’s such an important topic! ~ Kristina Hall, Sustainer’s Smile review
My first Book Nations interview with Erika Mathews is by-far my favorite! All of her answers are so powerful and true, resonating within me, and I think y’all will find her advice and her writing to be extremely inspiring! ~ Grace, Interview With Erika Mathews
I did not expect this book to hit me as hard as it did. This book had me in tears for at least three chapters, and some more off and on. It broke my heart, but it was so . . . so meaningful. So impactful. Really. I did not expect it to be as “deep” as it was, but it kind of took my expectations and threw them out the window (in a good way). ~ Martha, Sustainer’s Smile review
Indignant is a strong word, and to know that Jesus felt it because the disciples were rebuking parents from bringing their children to Jesus, encourages me. ~ Rachel, New Testament Verses About Children
…grab yourself a copy of this meaningful book! ~ Kellyn, Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Ryana’s plan was to release the book this month, but as many of you know, God had a different plan! I suppose he decided that a new child would be a better way to celebrate Honor Life Month than a book. 😍🤗 (Though I am soooo THRILLED and CAN”T WAIT to read this book, I’d have to agree, a baby’s better! *wink*) …the book will be coming out asap! While we wait, lets keep Ryana and baby and hubby in our prayers! 🙏 ~ Autumn, TSAL Spotlight and Author Interview with R.M. Peterson
To Save a Life is one of the most powerful, heart-wrenching, moving books I’ve ever read! I have no doubt that Natty’s story will change a lot of hearts, y’all! ~ Grace, To Save a Life Spotlight
Y’all, I can not speak enough on how valuable children are. I cannot speak enough on how wrong it is to kill a child. And I cannot tell you how scientifically inaccurate it is to say that modern-day abortions do not take the life of a precious baby. ~ Kellyn, To Save a Life Spotlight
To Save a Life is an exemplary novel. R. M. Peterson gave us the most powerful pro-life fiction story I’ve ever heard of, let alone read. ~ Grace, To Save a Life Spotlight/review
William Wilberforce has changed my perspective on the pro-life movement, because he has shown me that evil can be overcome. It has been overcome before. It can be overcome again. Two centuries ago, a Western world without slavery looked like an impossible dream. It wasn’t. ~ Courtenay, William Wilberforce and the Pro-Life Movement
The writing style isn’t epic, but it is REAL. No other characters have ever lived for me like this . The humour is excellent, the message is a must-read… this book shreds my heart and stitches it back up every time… and always leaves me passionate to stand for Life. ~ Katja, To Save a Life review
I was around 4 when she came to me smiling, saying that she was going to have a baby and I’d be a big sister. I remember being so excited and her letting me feel her tummy even though she was no where near far enough along for me to feel anything. Then the next memory I have is of her crying and me asking her why. “I lost the baby.” she said, and I tried to comfort her the best way my 4 year old self could. ~ Tara, Why I’m Prolife
Erika Mathews absolutely nails it with this story, keeping it clean and light in content yet managing to completely tear at your heart-strings. ~ Tara, Sustainer’s Smile review
This story has lovely characters, difficult characters, adorable characters, and characters I’d like to get to know better. It’s a story about life. A story about love and forgiveness, about hope and being willing to open your heart and your home to those who need it. ~ Rebekah, To Save a Life Review
This book has made me stop and think more about what it might be like to be involved in an abortion from many different angles–the mother and father, family, abortion clinic workers . . . ~ Lauren, To Save A Life post
Wow, this story was so moving! It sucks you in and could easily be an all day read! ~ Tara, To Save a Life Review
The second book that is releasing (it was supposed to release last week as well, but life happened and the author wasn’t able to finish the book in time—because she’s expecting a precious child of her own!) is To Save a Life, a pro-life novel whose cover I was honored to design! ~ Kate, Sustainer’s Smile and To Save a Life release post
Pro-life books are so incredibly important, and I’m thankful to see another author pointing to the only final solution to the horror of abortion. Only the Lord can save and renew our hearts and teach us to love one another, no matter how small and helpless our neighbor is. ~ Vanessa, To Save a Life spotlight
Thank you sooo much Erika! These answers are so full of truth! I am loving your your book so far, and I think you all need to get yourself a copy!!!!!! Thanks again Erika! Autumn ~ Interview with Erika
I’m here to spotlight another pro-life novel, To Save a Life, releasing November 6. Life is an important issue to me. ~ Kelsey, To Save a Life Spotlight
To Save a Life is an exemplary novel. R. M. Peterson gave us the most powerful pro-life fiction story I’ve ever heard of, let alone read. ~ Grace, To Save a Life review
The giveaway is over, and it’s time to see who won the Promise’s Prayer first edition signed paperback, To Save a Life ebook, and Resting Life sticker!
CONGRATULATIONS! We’ll be messaging you for your information to send you your prize!
And don’t let honoring and respecting life stop here. Keep sharing. Keep fighting. Keep speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Keep standing for truth. Keep clinging to Jesus Christ and His Word.
Until next time, keep writing for life.
