“Many voices in the world today marginalize the importance
of having children or suggest delaying or limiting children in a family. My
daughters recently referred me to a blog written by a Christian mother (not of
our faith) with five children. She commented: ‘Growing up in this culture, it
is very hard to get a biblical perspective on motherhood. Children rank way
below college. Below world travel for sure. Below the ability to go out at
night at your leisure. Below honing your body at the gym. Below any job you may
have or hope to get.’ She then adds: ‘Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a
calling. You do not collect children because you find them cuter than stamps.
It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave
you time for.’ - Elder Neil L. Andersen
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