1. Be open. The first step is to be honest about your spending, your fears, and where you would like to see the family go financially.Secrets about finances has been likened to physically infidelity. They are both deceiving and breed distrust.

2. Make a plan. Take time individually to write out a plan of where you believe the family is going financially, where it needs to go, and how to get it there. Be sure to add in any expected future costs and ideas of how you intend to cover those. Remember to include best case/worst case scenarios.

3. Collaborate. There is something about working together toward a common goal that brings people closer to each other. The desire to be a part of something bigger than ourselves is very human. Some of the strongest couples are those that understand this concept and strive to find ways to collaborate together. Look over your finances together to understand income and expenditures and decide together how you will reach the goals most important to both of you.

4. Embrace your differences. Some people are spenders and some are savers. That’s ok. Know that your spouse may not see financial goals in the same light as you. Try to understand what they are saying and their financial hopes and dreams. There will inevitably be some compromise. Find some common ground and how you can both use your talents to help achieve the financial best for your family.

5. Follow through. You may have to continually remind each other about 1-4 above and encourage one another to keep on track and remember the goal. There will be bumps along the way and inevitably one or both will fall back into your old ways. That’s just part of the process of learning a new habit. Confess and acknowledge the mistakes, cut your losses and move on. Be sure your attitude says, “I’m on your team. Let’s work this out together.” 

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11–13; John 3:16–21; Matthew 11:28-29

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”—a towering promise which transcends the Jewish people to which it was given. God is the God who created the nations, not just the Jewish people. Again and again, this is the teaching in the Old Testament, because the people of Judah were to go to the other nations to teach the promises of God.

In Matt 11:28–29 and John 3:16-18 and 21, Jesus is speaking about those who are seeking God and about how they find the TRUTH about the nature and meaning of life—where we’ve come from, why we are here and what happens when we die.

In his recent biography, Eric Metaxas tells the story of William Wilberforce, one of the greatest figures in British history. He was born in 1759, became a Member of Parliament in 1784 at the age of 24, and became a Christian at the age of 25. He worked for 20 years to abolish the slave trade, introducing his bill 20 times! He died in 1831 at the age of 72, and a year later his bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire was finally passed by Parliament. Wilberforce spent hours talking about the Christian faith with friend and brilliant theologian, John Milner. Wilberforce at this time in his life was single and had the world by the tail. He was very wealthy, received accolades for his public speaking gifts, and was a close friend of the current prime minister. But all these things were charming him less and less and he began to sense that “there might be something more.”

Wilberforce was the kind of person who, when he discovered a truth, acted upon it. He began to try to live a more godly life even though he had not yet become a Christian. He writes of this time in his life: “I got a clear idea of [Christianity], but it was…in my head. I believed the gospel and was persuaded that if I died at anytime I should perish everlastingly.” Somehow he had embraced the idea that accepting the truth and living by it meant, ”leaving Parliament, and spending the next 50 years repenting in perpetual misery and sackcloth.”

Finally, he decided to visit John Newton who wrote the hymn “Amazing Grace.” He was an old man in his 80’s whom Wilberforce had known as a boy, and whom he thought of as a father figure. Newton encouraged Wilberforce to stay in Parliament, saying that God would use him there. He was positive, warm, and encouraging about Wilberforce’s new-found faith. In that conversation, Wilberforce stepped across the threshold of faith and became a committed disciple of Jesus Christ.

Do you know who finds God? Anybody who wants to, that’s who! And do you know who doesn’t find God? The answer: Anybody who doesn’t want to doesn’t find God (John 3:19). Jesus is saying, “Yes, there are people who never find God. But it’s not that they have intellectual difficulties with the Christian faith. Rather, they’re hoping against hope that there is no God, because they want to retain their independence, and their control of their own lives…because,” says Jesus, “their deeds are evil.” C.S. Lewis, too, had this problem. He didn’t want to lose his control over his own life, and knew he would if he turned his life over to Jesus Christ.

No one likes to repent! If I were to advertise a sermon in the newspaper entitled, “Do You Want to Repent?” no one would come. To repent means turning around and living a life God wants one to live. No one likes to admit that he’s been living away from God intentionally! Not because of intellectual reasons, but because he likes his independence. Such a person wants to retain control. Nevertheless, there is a persistent ache, a longing for God.

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” What a great promise that is. Have you found him yet? Have you let Him who seeks lost sheep find you? Have you stepped across the threshold of faith into the Christian life–life as a forgiven follower of the Lord of Glory–Jesus Christ? The church is just a hospital for sinners. Jesus said: "I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

You can take that step today. Just say, “Yes, Lord.”

For more in this series go to

http://www.riverchurchsouth.org/sermons-resource.html

First, give thanks. I Thessalonians 5:18 says to give God thanks in EVERYTHING. No matter how difficult the situation there is always SOMETHING for which to be thankful.

Second, recognize the situation for what it is. One that can not have been avoided or a life lesson.  if you could not have changed the situation, realize that God must have had another plan. If you look back and realize you could have avoided it consider it as a life lesson. Learn from it and move on.

Third, renew your hope. God has a plan for every life. That plan is to glorify Him and live out His principles in your life. Find scriptures that relate to areas in your life that need work and work on applying those principle in your life.

1. Show the child they are valuable to you. Use all the faculties available. Speak words of affirmation by verbalizing what the child does right. Stop and listen when they speak. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend one on one time together. It doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant. You can go for a walk, a date, or a ride in the car to run errands. And of course, hugs are always in order.

2. Curb angry outbursts. Fear destroys relationships. Anger is usually an indication of an underlying problem. Take time to understand the situation and work toward a solution.

3. Ask tough questions. If your child suddenly begins acting differently, ask questions. Be bold, a child needs someone to come into their darkness and pull them out. Here are a few: Has anyone hurt you? Have I done anything to hurt you? Are you feeling discouraged? Do you feel like God made you wrong?

Accepting our Design If you could change anything about yourself what would it be? This question was asked to a large group of young people and the answers were astonishing. Nearly every one wanted to change something about themselves. A wrong self image is often the underlying cause for anger, depression, and broken relationships. Scriptures state that we are God’s workmanship. Just as an artist expresses his or her innermost value and thoughts through art,  God expresses Himself through His creation, which includes us! When we accept the creation we accept the creator. One way to do that is to accept the way we were made. The opposite is also true: When we reject the unchangeable features that God designed for our life, we reject His work along with the message and purpose He wants to accomplish in us and through us. Angry words such as “I hate myself” or “I hate life” are bitter reactions toward God and His design. Remember that God is the creator and we are His master piece. We are still in process so don’t give up, He’s just getting started. Trust that He will finish the great work he started in you. “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

Want to do More? Join the Support Team. This is a group of individuals who have a heart for families and are dedicated to the success of LFV.  Whether financial or prayer, members choose to support LFV as the Lord leads.   The Support Team is the first to know about prayer and financial needs concerning LFV via email. If you would like to be a part of this vital team please send a note to Lynn at manchacv@eatel.net.

]]> http://www.lafamilyvision.org/3-ways-to-gain-a-childs-heart-and-keep-it/feed 0 http://www.lafamilyvision.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-lfv-falling-forward http://www.lafamilyvision.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-lfv-falling-forward#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:31:21 +0000 admin http://www.lafamilyvision.org/?p=132 We thought we would take the time to update our e-letter friends on some of the events that are shaping LFV at this time. We’ve been through a number of different growing experiences in the last year and a half and it appears the Lord has chosen to bring us through yet another growing season.
In an effort to gain more time for family, business, and ministry Clayton and Angela (LFV Co Founders) decided to move off the farm and into a neighborhood close to town with close neighbors, tight parking, and very little outdoor maintenance. The house and four acres was put on the market and a new home was purchased. Unfortunately, after a full two months no buyer came forward. Eventually, skirting potential buyers and having to keep the home in show ready condition became too much. On a Wednesday we looked at each other and just knew that we had to move to the new house soon. Two days later, with a couple of strong backs, a few other helpers, and a U-haul, we moved all our material goods from the home we had reared our children in, ministered in, and cared for for the last 20 years to the new place.

It was a good opportunity to throw away those “I’m not so sure I’m ready to let go of those” items. Somehow the value of your stuff decreases when you consider the work of putting it in a box, transporting it, then unpacking at the new location. A few items slipped through the cracks and for those we started a “what in the world were we thinking when we packed that” box at the new house. It’s final resting place will be the local thrift store.

We had hoped the move for LFV would be as smooth as our household. We handle all the storage of material goods for LFV as well as maintain the internet site and web content storage. But it appears God had another plan. All our web content was accidentally deleted when our account when the company we were using changed our snail mail address. We had tech support scratching their heads for days… it wasn’t supposed to happen. But it did, and we learned from it. Now it’s time to move forward even if it’s in the form of falling.

We are thankful for some really great techs that are making great progress on a new and better site. Stop by and check it out. Let us know what you think.

The office as you can see is also in disarray. It’s still awaiting some organization so we can begin unpacking. We didn’t realize how much thought had gone into organizing the old house. We are currently working on getting some shelving and storage organization in the closets. Those things really do make a difference.

LFV was in the process of upgrading the old site but now we have lots of unexpected work too. If you would like to be a part of Helping LFV Move Forwardwe welcome all donations of $5 or more. This money will be used specifically to build a better website, pay for tech support, hosting, graphics, etc. Our goal is $1,000

Although Clayton and Angela operate the hub of LFV it really isn’t about us. LFV is a ministry FOR families and BY families. We welcome all who wish to partner with us to “Strengthen Families for a Better Future.”

Want to do More? Join the Support Team. This is a group of individuals who have a heart for families and are dedicated to the success of LFV.  Whether financial or prayer, members choose to support LFV as the Lord leads.   The Support Team is the first to know about prayer and financial needs concerning LFV via email. If you would like to be a part of this vital team please send a note to Lynn at manchacv@eatel.net.

]]> http://www.lafamilyvision.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-lfv-falling-forward/feed 0 http://www.lafamilyvision.org/to-train-a-child-by-john-gill-1697-1771 http://www.lafamilyvision.org/to-train-a-child-by-john-gill-1697-1771#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:08:47 +0000 admin http://www.lafamilyvision.org/?p=120 Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go,…. As Abraham trained up his children, and those born in his house, in the way of the Lord, in the paths of justice and judgment; which are the ways in which they should go, and which will be to their profit and advantage; see Genesis 14:14; and which is the duty of parents and masters in all ages, and under the present Gospel dispensation, even to bring such who are under their care in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, Ephesians 6:4; by praying with them and for them, by bringing them under the means of grace, the ministry of the word, by instructing them in the principles of religion, teaching them their duty to God and man, and setting them good examples of a holy life and conversation; and this is to be done according to their capacity, and as they are able to understand and receive the instructions given them: “according to the mouth of his way” {s}, as it may be literally rendered; as soon as he is able to speak or go, even from his infancy; or as children are fed by little bits, or a little at a time, as their mouths can receive it;

and when he is old he will not depart from it; not easily, nor ordinarily; there are exceptions to this observation; but generally, where there is a good education, the impressions of it do not easily wear off, nor do men ordinarily forsake a good way they have been brought up in {t}; and, however, when, being come to years of maturity and understanding, their hearts are seasoned with the grace of God, they are then enabled to put that in practice which before they had only in theory, and so continue in the paths of truth and holiness.

Often a conflict with an authority is merely their reaction to our wrong attitudes. Search your motives,  repent, and discard wrong attitudes. Replace them with attitudes that bring honor to God.

An independent spirit is the basis of disloyalty.

A condemning spirit is the basis of self-righteousness.

An ungrateful spirit is the basis of pride.

A lazy spirit is the basis of dishonesty and poverty.

A bitter spirit is the basis of selfishness

An impure spirit is the basis of self indulgence.

For every wrong attitude there is an opposite right attitude.  Take the wrong character trait from which each wrong attitude is derived and seek a right attitude to replace it. Strive to develop this right attitude in your life.

A harmonious spirit is the basis of loyalty.

An encouraging spirit is the basis of honor.

A grateful spirit is the basis of humility.

A diligent spirit is the basis of honesty.

A pure spirit is the basis of true love (agape- giving what is best for others despite the cost to self)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Galatians 5:22-26

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.2 Corinthians 7:1

* In God’s order, an authority is a government official, a husband over a wife,  parents over children, or a boss. In general it is the one in charge.

Measure each of the thoughts you are thinking against the Philipians test. Thoughts that do not line up with this benchmark should be thrown out and replaced with proper ones.

"And God's peace [shall be yours, that [a]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [b]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

8For the rest, brethren,

whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. 9Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of[c]untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you."Philipians 4:7-9 (Amplified)

Noah Webster 1828 defines a vow as ” Solemn promise; as the vows of of unchangeable love and fidelity. In a moral and religious sense, vows are promises to God, as they appeal to God to witness their sincerity, and the violation of them is a most hainous offense.”

God takes vows very seriously. The Bible outlines blessings for those who carry them out and curisngs for those who dishonor them. God’s word reminds us to remember and live out each of our devine promises. (see Deut. 23: 21-23. Psalm 50:14)

The book <span>Preparing Sons and Daughters for Marriage</span> contains  beautiful wedding vows that have been made available below. Read them to each other in front of the children. Use them as a remembrance of your wedding day. You can also download the PDF version here:  http://members.cox.net/lafamilyvision/Vows.pdf

Let this Valentine’s Day be the day you remembered your vows and gave the gift of a renewed  love and commitment toward each other.

Are you single? Remember the promises you’ve made and strive to work towards accomplishing them.

Vows of the Groom

I,__________, covenant before God and man, to you ___________ to be your loving husband, and to lead you, to

protect you, and provide for you in the fear of the Lord.

(i)

I vow to love you as my wife even as Christ also loved the

church, to lay down my life your you:

(ii)

to wash you with the water of the Word;

(iii)

to love you as my own body and to

nourish and cherish you even as the Lord does the church; to render unto you the affection due you, knowing that I do

not have authority over my own body but you do;

(iv)

to dwell with you according to knowledge, giving  honor unto you,

as unto the weaker vessel, and living together with you as heirs together of the grace of life.

(v)

You alone will be my

delight as the wife of my youth.

(vi)

I will fight for you, for our sons, for our daughters, and for our household.

(vii)

The Lord

do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.

(viii)

I will be yours in times of sorrow, in times of

failure and in times of triumph. I pledge to you my life as a loyal and faithful husband.

(ix)

(i) I Timothy 5:8

(ii) Ephesians 5:25

(iii) Ephesians 5:26

(iv) I Corinthians 7:4

(v) I Peter 3:7

(vi) Proverbs 5:18

(vii) Nehemiah 4:14

(viii) Ruth 1:17

(ix) Hosea 2:19-20

Vows of the Bride

I, _________________, covenant before God and man, to you ________________ to be your loyal wife and to submit

myself under your headship.

(x)

Just as the Church is subject to Christ,

(xi)

so I will be to you in everything. I will live first

unto our God and then unto you; loving you, caring for you, obeying you, and ever seeking to please you as my earthly

lord.

(xii)

I will be your discreet, chaste keeper at home,

(xii)

diligently, industriously, and faithfully caring for the affairs for

your household so that your heart may always safely trust in me.

(xiv)

If the Lord chooses to so bless us, it will be my

delight to be your fruitful bearer

(xv)

of children, and I will help you diligently teach them the commandments of the Lord

as we talk of them in your house, as we walk by the way, when we lie down, and when we rise up.

(xvi)

Wherever you go,

I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.

(xvii)

The Lord do so

to me and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.

(xviii)

I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want,

in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of

triumph, I pledge to you my life as an obedient and faithful wife.

(x) Ephesians 5:22

(xi) Ephesians 5:24-25

(xii) I Peter 3:6

(xiii) Titus 2:5

(xiv) Proverbs 31:11

(xv) Psalms 138:3

(xvi) Deuteronomy 6:7; 11:19

(xvii) Ruth 1:16

(xviii) Ruth 1:17

Again, if you’re reading about CHEMICAL ABORTIONS for the first time, this may surprise, or even shock you. Most Americans are not aware that the Pill and other chemical “contraceptives” cause millions of “non-surgical” abortions each year in the early weeks of pregnancy. If you are using the Pill, Depo-Provera or Norplant, you need to know the truth about how these products work.

Most women take these “contraceptives” because they don’t want to have a baby. But how many women know they can have BREAKTHROUGH OVULATIONS and become pregnant while using these “contraceptives?” Very few! And how many of these women know that if they become pregnant after a BREAKTHROUGH OVULATION, these “contraceptives” will almost always kill any son or daughter they’ve conceived?

Most people don’t know the real facts about how “contraceptives” work. And because of this lack of knowledge, most women are not aware that they may be having BREAKTHROUGH OVULATIONS, and conceiving children that are killed very early in the pregnancy. Women using these “contraceptives” almost never perceive that they have become pregnant, or that chemicals have killed their tiny baby.

What is Breakthrough Ovulation?

While using the Pill and other chemical “birth control” products, many women’s ovaries continue to release eggs. This is called “Breakthrough Ovulation” and it occurs in millions of women each year. Once an egg has been released via ovulation, a woman can become pregnant.

You can still conceive a child . . .

If you’re using “birth control” products and you have a breakthrough ovulation that releases an egg, sperm can then reach and fertilize your egg. At that moment — you would be pregnant! Fertilization means conception has taken place and you now have a brand new son or daughter who is as complete genetically as he or she will ever be throughout life.

When Does Human Life Begin?

Internationally-known geneticists and biologists have testified that human life begins at conception. In 1981 (April 23-24) a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held hearings on the question: When does human life begin? The following doctors testified:

Dr. Hymie Gordon, Chairman of the Department of Genetics at the Mayo Clinic, said: “By all the criteria of modern molecular biology, life is present from the moment of conception.”

Dr. McCarthy de Mere, a medical doctor and law professor at the University of Tennessee, testified: “The exact moment of the beginning of personhood and of the human body is at the moment of conception.”

Dr. Jerome Lejeune, The Father of Modern Genetics, testified that, “Each of us has a very precise starting moment which is the time at which the whole necessary and sufficient genetic information is gathered inside one cell, the fertilized egg, and this is the moment of fertilization. There is not the slightest doubt about that and we know that this information is written on a kind of ribbon we call the DNA.”

The late Dr. Lejeune of Paris, France, discovered the genetic cause of Down Syndrome. He received the Kennedy Prize for this discovery, as well as the Memorial Allen Award Medal, the world’s highest award for work in the field of Genetics.

How does the Pill work?

The Pill has three mechanisms of action which can easily be looked up in the Physician’s Desk Reference.

1) Sometimes, the Pill suppresses ovulation. When this happens, an egg is not released and conception cannot occur. (It’s important to read on and find out about the high rates of breakthrough ovulation. When ovulation is not suppressed, pregnancy can occur.)

2) The Pill also works to thicken the woman’s cervical mucus which can “restrict” sperm from moving up the reproductive tract toward the egg.

3) One way the Pill causes early abortions is that it <span>interfers with the flexing motions and the cilia movement of the fallopian tubes. These changes slow the transportation of newly conceived child from the fallopian tubes to the womb. Unfortunately, many small babies starve to death in the fallopian tubes because chemicals caused changes that prevented them from reaching the womb in time to be nourished.</span>

4) Another way the Pill causes early abortions: If your tiny baby survives the ride down the fallopian tube to your womb, the Pill will almost always cause the endometrium (the lining of your uterus) to reject your child. Chemical reactions often cause the lining of your womb to become thin, shriveled and unable to support implantation of your newly conceived child.

This means that in almost every case, your new child will not be able to attach to the wall of your womb where he or she would normally live, grow and receive nourishment for 9 months. This means your tiny baby will starve to death and his or her remains will be passed along in your next bleeding cycle. (The “Study of Abortion Deaths Commission” estimates that this happens in women in America who use the Pill approximately 1 to 4 million times each year.)

The chemicals that cause these early abortions are called abortifacients which is the medical term for any chemical agent that causes an abortion.

Depo-Provera, Norplant and IUDs

Depo-Provera and Norplant both use chemicals that work in very simlar ways on a woman’s body and womb. Depo-Provera and Norplant are also considered chemical abortifacients.

IUDs or Intra-Uterine Devices, are small plastic devices that are inserted into the womb. Some IUDs contain copper or a time released hormone. It is believed that the IUD causes a low grade inflammation in the lining of the womb. As a result, the lining of the womb is imperfect and the fertilized egg will not implant. (Source: This paragraph on IUDs is quoted directly from the Calgary Regional Health Authority’s web site.)

Because of the chemical effect an IUD has on a woman’s womb, tiny babies are aborted. Therefore, IUDs are also considered abortifacients.

Breakthrough ovulation proved long ago . . .

Birth control advocates and manufacturers of the Pill have known these facts for years. Have they done a very good job of informing women about how the Pill really works? (Please email us and let us know if you were aware of how the Pill worked before you read this.)

When chemists devised the Pill that debuted in 1960, they gave it a huge dose of a chemical that caused most women’s ovaries to stop secreting eggs (i.e., to stop ovulation). The theory was “no egg, no pregnancy.”

However, some women continued to release eggs and get pregnant while on the original Pill. (Studies have shown that an even higher percentage of women release eggs while using today’s newer, re-formulated Pills. More about today’s Pills in a moment.)

In her award winning study of women taking the earlier high dose Pills, Dutch gynecologist Dr. Nine Van der Vange showed “proof of ovulation based on ultrasound exams and hormonal indicators occurred in about 4.7% of the cycles studied.” (Source: Sterns, Dr. David, “How the Pill and the IUD Work: Gambling with Life,” American Life League, PO Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555)

And the “Textbook of Contraceptive Practice” states that, “Among women who have been followed over a considerable number of cycles, breakthrough ovulations occur in 2 to 10 percent of cycles.” (Source: Dr. J. Peel & Dr. Malcolm Potts, Textbook of Contraceptive Practice, 1969, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press)

Please note that these references are to the lower breakthrough ovulation rates of the Pills of the 1960′s. The new Pills of the 1990′s work differently and have much higher breakthrough ovulation rates. This will be explained as you read on.

Why the big secret?

Why aren’t most women aware that the Pill causes early abortions? Let’s look at the large pharmaceutical companies who advertise, market and sell the Pill. They make huge profits from the Pill — and they’ll continue to make mega-profits — if women are convinced they’re not getting pregnant and they keep buying and taking the Pill everyday. But are they being honest with you? Have they clearly explained that their products cause millions of early chemical abortions each year?

The New Pills: Much Higher Rates of Breakthrough Ovulation . . .

The original Pill of the 1960′s had to be modified due to harmful side effects that women were experiencing because of the powerful chemicals. All versions of today’s “Combination Pill” have a reduced hormonal content. When compared to the Pills of the 1960′s and 1970′s, this reduces the chance of harmful side effects for women, but it also increases their chances of ovulating and conceiving a son or daughter.

Dr. Ronald Chez, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), publicly stated that the new Pills of today, with their lower estrogen dose, allow ovulation up to 50% of the time! (Source: Sterns, David, M.D., Sterns, Gina, R.N., B.S.N., Yaksich, Pamela, “Gambling with Life, How the I.U.D. and ‘The Pill’ Work” (www.top.net/vitalsigns).

With these newer Pills, simply missing one tablet, or failing to take the Pill at the same time each day increases the chances of breakthrough ovulation. Reactions with other drugs increases the chances of breakthrough ovulation, especially with caffeine and nicotine, or some prescription medicine (Source: “Abortifacient Contraception: The Pharmaceutical Holocaust” by Dr. Rudolf Ehmann, Human Life Intl., 1993, p.15).

Makers of the new “mini-pill” claim it does not have the side effects of the combination pill. However, they don’t tell you that scientific research shows the mini-pill does not stop ovulation at all in 67-81% of the women who use it, so the probability of conception is much higher. (Source: Tonti-Fillippini, Nicholas, Linacre Quarterly, 1995)

Breakthrough Ovulation Estimates for other “Birth Control” Methods:

1) Norplant has breakthrough ovulation 50-65% of the time.

2) Depo-Provera has breakthrough ovulation 40-60% of the time.

3) The IUD has breakthrough ovulation 100% of the time.

4) With over 17 million American women using the Pill and other chemical abortifacients, it is estimated that breakthough ovulation and pregnany occurs so often . . . that between 7 to 12 million newly conceived children are killed by chemical abortions in the womb each year. And most of these women never even knew they were pregnant.

(Sources for the four points listed under Breakthrough Ovulation Estimates above are as follows: 1) Hilgers, Dr. Thomas, “Norplant” Linacre Quarterly, 1993, p.64-69. 2) “Infant Homicides Through Contraceptives,” 1994 by the Study of Abortion Deaths Ad Hoc Commission – Bardstown, KY. Ph: 502-348-3963. 3) ibid. 4) ibid.)

Betrayed!

If you are taking these products to avoid pregnancy (and abortion), now you know that the makers and promoters of “birth control” products have betrayed you and your children. It has been proven many times that these products do not completely stop ovulation and conception. In fact, depending upon the product you’re using, you could be at risk of ending the life of a newly conceived son or daughter every month by birth control’s chemical abortions.

More Proof . . .

The Food and Drug Administration stated in 1978 that:

Combination oral contraceptives . . . [make] alterations in the genital tract including changes in the . . . endometrium (which reduce the likelihood of implantation) . . . but progestogen only contraceptives [re: mini-pills] are known to alter the cervical mucus, exert a progestational effect on the endometrium, interfering with implantation. (Emphasis added)

Medical Publications confirm the facts . . .

“The Physicians’ Desk Reference” quoted a Searle brochure (Searle is a major pharmaceutical manufacturer of the Pill) which states that the mini-pill: makes the womb (uterus) less receptive to any fertilized egg that reaches it. (Emphasis added)

“Nursing ’85 Drug Handbook” states:

Progestogen…also caused endometrial changes that prevent implantation of the fertilized ovum. (Emphasis added)

“The Pill – How Does It Work?” By Albert D. Lorincz, M.D.: Cites a study of 1,200 women given a daily amount of progestogen equivalent to many birth control pills. 60% of them ovulated.

“Birth Control: Why Are They Lying to Women?” By J.C. Espinoza, M.D. (page 27) cites research which showed a 30% ovulation rate in women taking a combined Pill preparation.