Ever since I studied for my MBA I've spent many hours reading and learning about how companies strive for growth. Driven by what is called "the bottom line" they all seek to improve performance numbers. They are looking to increase their share of the market and to boost their profits. They look at the world in competitive terms and try to win against their competitors. In short we are "hooked on growth". Sometimes, in our modern culture, I think we've forgotten the most important driver for growth. Expanding demand for goods and services is the basic engine. In modern times, the "Baby Boom" is the most familiar example. Somehow, however, growth of families and human life has not retained this value, however. Around the world, there are 46 million induced abortions each year. This amounts to 26% of all pregnancies. It's especially bad in places like Russia, where the rate is over 60% of pregnancies ended by abortion. Birth rates have dropped too. In America, there were 30 live births per thousand population in 1910. This declined to 20 per thousand in 1940 and is currently about 14 per thousand. I can't help but think that the breakdown of marriage, the incidence of abortion and the choice of millions to delay, or avoid, having children has had a big impact on our economy. If we build healthy families, I believe, we'll help build a strong base for our future. (It means more residents in Heaven, too!!) And that's the bottom line!
Psalm 78:6 so the next generation would know them,
even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children.
even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children.
Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
blessings,
Rob Smith
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