Comments on: What We Mean by Quiverfull http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:13:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Gerald http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-26526 Gerald Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:09:10 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-26526 My wife and I live in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are in our 50s and back the quiverfull movement wholeheartedly. We would love to contribute financially through a quiverfull church in our area (tax reasons, etc). Can someone help us with this? Can someone give us addresses or contacts? I'm sure some of these families could use some help or financial encouragement of some sort. My wife and I live in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are in our 50s and back the quiverfull movement wholeheartedly. We would love to contribute financially through a quiverfull church in our area (tax reasons, etc). Can someone help us with this? Can someone give us addresses or contacts? I’m sure some of these families could use some help or financial encouragement of some sort.

]]> By: Amanda http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-26507 Amanda Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:58:07 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-26507 I have loved reading the information and stories on your website. My husband and I have been Christians for about 5 years. However, even before I was saved, I wondered if we weren't trying to play "God" when we used birth control. Once I accepted Him as my Savior, I felt even more convicted. We have continued to use birth control since coming the Lord, but I am convinced that it not the way God intended. My husband has always adamantly said we would have two or possibly three. In the past several months, he has begun to want a larger family but only as many "as we can afford." We both decided to trust the Lord this past summer when we went off of birth control and conceived our little girl, due in a few months. My husband was laid off last year and is currently back in school. Since trusting Him we have been amazed by his provision for our family with this pregnancy. I firmly believe that God wanted us to have this child and that all children are a blessing from him. I am praying that after she is born he will not want to continue with birth control. We have trouble with most methods in the past. I am trusting the Lord to soften his heart. I have already seen such a big change in his opinion of large families over the past several months. I would certainly appreciate your prayers. Please continue to share your story! I have loved reading the information and stories on your website. My husband and I have been Christians for about 5 years. However, even before I was saved, I wondered if we weren’t trying to play “God” when we used birth control. Once I accepted Him as my Savior, I felt even more convicted. We have continued to use birth control since coming the Lord, but I am convinced that it not the way God intended. My husband has always adamantly said we would have two or possibly three. In the past several months, he has begun to want a larger family but only as many “as we can afford.”

We both decided to trust the Lord this past summer when we went off of birth control and conceived our little girl, due in a few months. My husband was laid off last year and is currently back in school. Since trusting Him we have been amazed by his provision for our family with this pregnancy. I firmly believe that God wanted us to have this child and that all children are a blessing from him.

I am praying that after she is born he will not want to continue with birth control. We have trouble with most methods in the past. I am trusting the Lord to soften his heart. I have already seen such a big change in his opinion of large families over the past several months. I would certainly appreciate your prayers.

Please continue to share your story!

]]> By: jaime http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-25112 jaime Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:41:46 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-25112 Hi Jeubs! I think that your family was beautiful on the Secret Lives of Women show. You presented the quiverfull movement wonderfully. Dont listen to these people who are saying you are crazy or selfish. Selfishness goes out the door when you put yourself last and your children first. Which any mother with a few kids knows all about. Any time you have to question if you had a shower that day because you were so busy that you cant remember, just reminds us that we are not selfish. Selfish would be having 2.5 kids so that you can buy a new car every 3 years and take lavish vacations. You are doing the right thing and I applaud you. Hi Jeubs! I think that your family was beautiful on the Secret Lives of Women show. You presented the quiverfull movement wonderfully. Dont listen to these people who are saying you are crazy or selfish. Selfishness goes out the door when you put yourself last and your children first. Which any mother with a few kids knows all about. Any time you have to question if you had a shower that day because you were so busy that you cant remember, just reminds us that we are not selfish. Selfish would be having 2.5 kids so that you can buy a new car every 3 years and take lavish vacations. You are doing the right thing and I applaud you.

]]> By: Fruitful Harvest http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-25040 Fruitful Harvest Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:26:18 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-25040 Not to stand in judgement but John and Kate plus 8 don't seem to have God in their lifes....they did not let God plan there family size. They planned it themselves with a doctors help! Being Quiverfull is giving your family planning to God...his plan,his timing! I hope that through her hard time right now she will draw close to God again! I saw the interview last week and she was asked if she attended church and she said "NO"! Blessings Georgiann QF momma of 6 so far! Not to stand in judgement but John and Kate plus 8
don’t seem to have God in their lifes….they did not let God plan there family size. They planned it themselves with a doctors help!
Being Quiverfull is giving your family planning to God…his plan,his timing!
I hope that through her hard time right now she will draw close to God again!
I saw the interview last week and she was asked if she attended church and she said “NO”!

Blessings
Georgiann QF momma of 6 so far!

]]> By: Jeub Family :: Our “Secret” Life http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-24838 Jeub Family :: Our “Secret” Life Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:46 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-24838 [...] Network (WE-TV) on Tuesday, November 10. The show that captures us (and two other “quiverfull” families) in the series Secret Lives of Women, this episode titled “Born to [...] [...] Network (WE-TV) on Tuesday, November 10. The show that captures us (and two other “quiverfull” families) in the series Secret Lives of Women, this episode titled “Born to [...]

]]> By: me http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-23441 me Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:21:46 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-23441 Oke, I understand you love all your children. I am a Christian too but have no children, never married. Does that mean I am not a good enough Christian, does that mean God doesn't love me enough to have granted me my wish to have children and to be married? It just never happened to me due to many things that happened in my life. I am now too old to have children so does that mean a punishment from God?? I applaud everyone who can do this, but that doesn't mean I am any less of a Christian. What about the Christian families who can "only" conceive 2 or 3 babies and then never again, what about the Christian families who are so in debt they really can't afford 13 plus children. Ever think about that?? Oke, I understand you love all your children. I am a Christian too but have no children, never married. Does that mean I am not a good enough Christian, does that mean God doesn’t love me enough to have granted me my wish to have children and to be married? It just never happened to me due to many things that happened in my life. I am now too old to have children so does that mean a punishment from God??
I applaud everyone who can do this, but that doesn’t mean I am any less of a Christian. What about the Christian families who can “only” conceive 2 or 3 babies and then never again, what about the Christian families who are so in debt they really can’t afford 13 plus children. Ever think about that??

]]> By: Sunny http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-22722 Sunny Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:12:42 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-22722 By the same arguement, if God knew us all before we were conceived (and as a Christian I believe He does) than those who choose birth control or natural family planning are not really messing up God's plan! God knew that was going to happen...none of us or our choices are a surprise to him. I do believe this is such a mis-interpretation of these verses, but I'm sure there is nothing that I could say to convince anyone. Sandra, God expects us to use all of the resources He gives us responsibly--including this planet He created. PS: I choose no birth control, however since DH and I are both infertile (I'm sure many would say due to sin--I've heard it all from very "helpful" Christians) I doubt I can claim to be QF. By the same arguement, if God knew us all before we were conceived (and as a Christian I believe He does) than those who choose birth control or natural family planning are not really messing up God’s plan! God knew that was going to happen…none of us or our choices are a surprise to him.

I do believe this is such a mis-interpretation of these verses, but I’m sure there is nothing that I could say to convince anyone.

Sandra, God expects us to use all of the resources He gives us responsibly–including this planet He created.

PS: I choose no birth control, however since DH and I are both infertile (I’m sure many would say due to sin–I’ve heard it all from very “helpful” Christians) I doubt I can claim to be QF.

]]> By: LR http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-22704 LR Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:37:03 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-22704 Jon and Kate should not be described as "Quiverfull". All of their children were conceived with medical intervention. Also, they have stated many times that they did ot intend to have, nor did they want to have sextuplets. Also, you mention that you and Wendy have never faced serious pregnancy complications, which is wonderful. If Wendy were to experience serious complications, would you view that as a sign from God that your family is complete? Would you continue to conceive despite the risks? Jon and Kate should not be described as “Quiverfull”. All of their children were conceived with medical intervention. Also, they have stated many times that they did ot intend to have, nor did they want to have sextuplets.

Also, you mention that you and Wendy have never faced serious pregnancy complications, which is wonderful. If Wendy were to experience serious complications, would you view that as a sign from God that your family is complete? Would you continue to conceive despite the risks?

]]> By: A.Roddy http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-22701 A.Roddy Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:02:30 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-22701 This whole concept is just plain wrong. QF is a man made idea that twists the Bible. All the 'leaving it up to God' drives me nuts. You tempt fate each time you leave it up to him. Some women are told not to have past one or two kids.It wont make them less of a christian if they stopped. Its no sin to remain childless. You got a brain that He gave you so use it.Furher more, some can not physically have kids. No one thinks of this while promoing such a lifestyle. To the poster Sheila,I see nothing wrong with limiting family size. To heather, teph,monica,jodi and others u should really think twice before continuing this movement. There is more to woman hood than giving birth. More kids does not mean more Christian. This whole concept is just plain wrong. QF is a man made idea that twists the Bible. All the ‘leaving it up to God’ drives me nuts. You tempt fate each time you leave it up to him. Some women are told not to have past one or two kids.It wont make them less of a christian if they stopped. Its no sin to remain childless. You got a brain that He gave you so use it.Furher more, some can not physically have kids. No one thinks of this while promoing such a lifestyle. To the poster Sheila,I see nothing wrong with limiting family size. To heather, teph,monica,jodi and others u should really think twice before continuing this movement. There is more to woman hood than giving birth. More kids does not mean more Christian.

]]> By: Sandra http://jeubfamily.com/2009/07/22/what-we-mean-by-quiverfull/comment-page-1/#comment-22465 Sandra Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:48:05 +0000 http://jeubfamily.com/?p=835#comment-22465 right on,God made earth FOR us. wouldn't that make a great bumper sticker? Earth: It's for us! :) right on,God made earth FOR us.
wouldn’t that make a great bumper sticker?

Earth: It’s for us!

:)

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