Monday, September 29, 2014

Attitude Adjustment Needed?

For 10 and ½ years I worked for a well-known pro-life organization.  It was truly an honor to be shoulder to shoulder with so many dedicated people.  However though the years it often frustrated me to see the commodity based approach that many within this company took to children.
I distinctly remember a conversation with some co-workers in which they said some mutual friends were expecting their 7th baby and praying for a bigger house.  One of them said “Don’t they know what causes that?”  They proceed to discuss how this couple should figure out how to “fix” the problem.
I was stunned!  How far have has the pendulum swung in our society when a happily married couple is scorned for welcoming new life into their own family?  Why is it that the natural result of a loving marriage considered a problem?
I don’t know all the answers, but consider this.  Why do people get abortions?  Possible reasons include but are not limited to: not ready for a baby, the timing is bad, I can’t afford to raise a baby, etc.
What reasons do Christian couples give for waiting to have children or limiting family size?  Reasons I often hear include but are not limited to: not ready for a baby, the timing is bad, I can’t afford a baby etc. (Is it just me or is there an echo in here?)
Look at the above paragraphs again.  Do we even realize that the reasons the Church gives are the same reasons not to have kids or to limit family size as the world does when they choose to kill their babies through abortion.  That breaks my heart.    
I think it’s important to go back to the basic and see what God says about children because we should seek to have the mind of Christ in all this things.  So what DOES He have to say?
“So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.” (Genesis 20:17-18)
“But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb.” (I Samuel 1:5)
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” (Psalm 127:3-5)
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14
God places a high value on children in His Word.  They are one of the only things listed in the Scriptures as a direct blessing from the Lord.  Many times in the Scriptures baroness was a punishment and viewed as a curse.  Now (even in the Church) it is almost viewed as a blessing.  My hope is that we will check our attitudes and choose God’s heart for children.
In closing, I just want to say that it’s not about a number.  Whether you have 2 kids or 12 kids (or anywhere in between) I urge you to trust God and thank Him for the blessing of children!

Speaking4Him,

Andrew Gommesen

Friday, September 26, 2014

Speaking4Him Podcast #103: Speaking4Him Bookclub 2014-2015 Introduction

You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page.” Paul Sweeney 


Naomi Van Harn


Today on the show Adam McNutt and I welcome Naomi Van Harn to discuss the selections for 2014-2015 Speaking4Him bookclub.  Listen Here and join the fun!  Also let us know if you want to join us in studio for any of the bookclub discussions! 

The Titles Are As Follows:

Classic:
By Emily Bronte

Contemporary Fiction:
By Francine Rivers 

Christian Growth:
By Frances Chan

Autobiography 
By Ian and Larissa Murphy
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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Speaking4Him Podcast #3: Election 2012

 "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."  
Proverbs 29:2

Today's Throwback is to our Election 2012 show!  The issues are just as important as when it was recorded! Listen Here and seek God's Wisdom as you go to the polls in a few weeks!

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Speaking4Him Podcast #102: Taking Christ To Thailand

“God did not make a mistake when He chose you to bear Christ's name at this hinge of history. He knew exactly whom He wanted to carry the light of the gospel in the twenty-first century. He wanted you.”
 David Shibley, The Missions Addiction
Julie VanAntwerp

Today on the show Adam McNutt and I welcome Julie VanAntwerp to talk about her past and future trips to Thailand and her work with disabled children Listen Here and pray for her!  Then consider donating to Help Julie Go To Thailand!  

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Speaking4Him Podcast #2: Relationships

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value." Thomas Paine


Today we look back on week 2 of the show!  Adam and I had a candid conversation on God's blueprint for relationships.  I hope this is encouraging to you! Listen Here   

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Speaking4Him Podcast #101 Miss Wheelchair Michigan 2014

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
Kelsey Kleimola

Today on the show Adam McNutt and I Talk to Kelsey Kleimola, Miss Wheelchair Michigan 2014!!! We talk about life, family, her walk with God, and Miss Wheelchair America where she placed in the top 5!  Listen Here and be encouraged not to make excuses!     

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Speaking4Him Podcast #1: Ministry Overview

"Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you." 
1 Samuel 12:24


Two summers ago, I had a crazy question "How can I stay involved with radio?"  As a result I approached my friend Adam McNutt along with Troy West and Brad Lanser with my answer and the Speaking4Him Podcast was born!  Today I take you back to the first broadcast which was posted Friday, October 12, 2012! Listen Here!     

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Friday, September 05, 2014

Speaking4Him Podcast #100: 100th Episode Celebration!

“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” (Lamentations 3:21-25)


Today on the show Adam McNutt and I celebrate 100 episodes of God's faithfulness!  Join as we look back!  We are thankful for what God has done in the past and look forward to what He will do in the future! Listen Here!

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