Before I say anything about abortion, I want you to know where this is coming from: the heart of a pastor. I know this isn’t just an issue to debate. It’s a deeply personal story for many people. Researchers estimate that about one in four American women will have an abortion in her lifetime. That means some of the women who sit in our services each Sunday carry this in their past, and some of the men carry it too. I’ve seen the grief, the regret, the secrecy, and the quiet devastation it can leave behind long after the moment has passed.