"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of ones youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! he shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate."  Psalm 127:3-5

In a culture which views children as a "burden" in many ways, I am reminded by the Psalmist of the blessedness of having ones "quiver full." I have often said that training children is the hardest yet most rewarding work a parent engages in. We, as believing parents, have the distinct opportunity to train children, who will become adults participating in culture, who worship the one true God resulting in being "Culture Makers" for the kingdom of God. The way they think and thus live will impact the surrounding culture for the gospel, thus how we influence and shape them today impacts the world in the years to come, even in our physical absence. May the Father restore the Christian desire to have multiple children for the purpose of filling the earth with worshippers of Himself!