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A Full Quiver: Family Planning and the Lordship of Christ

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I read this alone and agian with my husband. I strongly encourage the readers of the negative reviews to take them with a grain of salt. We are Bible believing Christians and found the info in this book biblically accurate. Look up the verses....they are there. If you don't like the way they apply the verses then just let it go. Pray on what you have read. The Lord has given us the ability to interpret scripture so do it. Most of what they say is very true and encouraging. We joyfully became pregnant with our fifth child after reading this and prayerful consideration. No book is 100% accurate 100% of the time for 100% of all people. Take what you want from this and leave what you don't. I didn't agree with everything they say but it helped me to step away from the world's view of children and to see God's view. Children truly are a blessing, not because I say it or the Hess' say it but because God does. I am very thankful for the way the Hess' shared what they have lived.

This book is one of the ones that changed our family. We opted for surgical sterilization never thinking for a minute that interfering with God's plan for our family was sinful! We had four and by the world's standards that is a lot! Mr. Hess pointed out scripture that I never applied to that decision. How useful it was!! This book alone will not convict you, that is strictly up to God, a doubter cannot be convinced...but study it with your bible in hand and just see your convictions change. It is truly a worldly view that children are a burden, God says they are his blessing! Thank you God for using Mr. Hess!! Expecting #6!! 1 Timothy 4:4-For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving...

This book gave me a whole new perspective on family size. We have been conditioned to believe that a small family is normal, yet it is so contrary to God's word. This book gives you bible scripture to study and also challenges our own personal view of a very anti-children society. It tested my own view point and after I read this book it made me realize how much my thinking was wrong. I recommend that you buy a copy for yourself and at least one other for someone else that is suffering from infertility. I believe this could help give them hope. It's a book that must be shared with someone else.

In a world of "Me" attitudes, A Full Quiver was an inspiring look into the ways of God. The reader is challenged to examine his or her own motives of obedience and how they are affected by the ways of the world. We need more godly books like this one to enrich our lives. This book shouldn't be passed up.

This book challenges the very heart of parenting. It forces you to either see children as blessings and gifts from God or as necessary burdens we must bear in this life to somehow prolong our names. After reading this book, my husband and I not only had a different outlook toward our own children (and as to how many we have), but it also gave us a new outlook on children in general. I think all Christian couples should read this book to help balance the perspective of childbearing we have received in a world that tries to pawn our children off to others as their responsibility.

This was one of the most challenging books I have ever encountered. I read it as a new wife and was suprised but refreshed by the notion of trusting God with the size of one's family. Not using birth control was something I had formerly considered a poor use of judgement. My heart and opinions have been profoundly changed since reading this book three years ago. We now have two beautiful children and I'm so thankful and blessed I opened my eyes to what a blessing children are (and what a burden they are NOT!) :)

This is a wonderful book that examines many controversial issues in regards to family planning. It addresses them all from a strong Biblical perspective. As a physician I agree 100% with the Hess' position.

An entertaining read, I found this book light hearted and funny... an interesting path to take considering the controversial subject! Obviously, Christians are on both sides of this issue. The Hess family does an excellent job of accurately handling scripture and sharing their own family experiences.

The highlight of the book is the "20 questions" section. The author has anticipated every argument against his position, from "We should have the number of children we can afford" to "Everyone else is using birth control, even in my church." Well handled with scripture and a sweet sense of humor, the hardest logical conclusions are handled with grace and a sweetness that the Christian reader will recognize as the working of the Holy Spirit.

The negative reviews of this book are a little comical... in their accusation of "legalism", they are actually confirming the author's position. This book takes the position that there are things in scripture that are commands... the Christian walk is not merely a delightful stroll through a gentle path where we should always choose the direction that appeals most to us. Rather, through all history, God has called every believer to difficult decisions and the true examination of His word and His will.

The Hess family has done a brilliant job with a difficult subject. Their handling of God's Word is to be commended for its careful attention to accuracy, and their warm and friendly delivery makes you feel like you are sharing a conversation with a close friend. A gentle, enjoyable read.

This book has a trap title. I began reading this thinking that I would re-inforce my belief that my "Quiver" was indeed full. However, I came away from this book with the lingering question, "Can my quiver ever, really be full?" A biblically sound and challenging book.

First of all, this book is very special to me. It was the help of this book, that made my husband decide to get his vasectomy reversed. Something that I had been praying for three years to happen! Rick and Jan Hess go into marvelous explanation of why God should be your birth controller.
Birth controll is convenient to a country like america. It is also too much the norm. But is birth control really safe? Is it biblical? You will find answers like these in this book. I especially liked the chapter titled: "Who didn't come to dinner" It gives you a list of famous people who were the last child or one of the last children to be born in their family. It makes you really think: Who have I not let be born? What blessing to this world have I rejected because of my desire for convenience or for financial stabiblity? Very eye-opening book if you are searching for truth. If you are thinking, why have so many kids when there are so many who need homes. Then do both! We are going to! Kids are truly a heritage unto the Lord. Dont deny Him and yourselves of this and read this book to find out why! I know you will be glad you did.