I was very surprised by this text. It was gospel saturated and grace filled. Even though this was a short text, it packed context of scripture and the yearnings of our own desires. How we look at children is a good starting point for Christians. Do we look at children as a blessing from God or a burden. There is a right answer to this question and will lead to the next question. How does our decision for children whether it regards birth control, infertility, reproductive technology, and adoption, how does it hold to scripture. It outline form, the author goes thru each of these. He gives a scripture that coincides with the attributes of God. For example on infertility - God has given us medicine to help in these matters however, there are questionable deliveries that can be grievous to God because it goes against His character and to your marriage. The author digs deep but he also gives his personal take on it as well. For example on cloning. We are made in the image of God and cloning can be a slippery slope.

There is a sensitivity as well. Parents that are unable to conceive and become desperate. In my own experiences (not with infertility) I have found my desperation can lead me to lean on God's understanding and not my own. This is not something that is easily shared when someone we love is in desperate times but we can be there for them in prayer and support. It is where community strengthens.

I am past child bearing years but I will never be past what the Gospel does. There is the hope.

A special thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.