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God’s faithfulness during unanswered prayers
“God, where are You? Why aren’t You answering? Why aren’t You helping us? We are doing our part - why aren’t you doing Yours?” ...

Ellen H.
Jun 21, 20225 min read


If God is in the details, why am I still waiting?
But what happens when the signs stop appearing? When the snacks stop coming, we’re aching with hunger and can’t see any meals on the way...

thefruitfulhollow
Jun 7, 20227 min read


Boundaries: building up your boundary muscles
This is part 3 of a 3-part series by Dana Nygaard, LPC. Before reading this blog post, we suggest you read part 1, Boundaries: why they...

Dana Nygaard, LPC
May 31, 20226 min read


How to get involved in the pro-life movement
Recently, a draft majority opinion was leaked from within the Supreme Court of the United States, indicating that Roe v. Wade, the 1973...

Rachel Bush
May 24, 20224 min read


Sidewalk chalk and God's love
I said a silent prayer that I would feel God holding me today. After waiting until the last possible second, I gathered my courage to walk

Lauren Allen
May 17, 20222 min read


Boundaries: violations, confrontations and unsolicited advice
This is part 2 of a 3-part series by Dana Nygaard, LPC. Before reading this blog post, we suggest you read part 1, Boundaries: why they...

Dana Nygaard, LPC
May 10, 20224 min read


10 things you should know if you’re trying to conceive
If you and your spouse have recently decided to grow your family, congratulations! What an exciting time in your marriage! We know that...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 26, 202210 min read


2022 Preparing for a fruitful Holy Week
Throughout Holy Week, let us be vigilant and keep watch. As we hear of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice for our souls, may we yearn to...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 9, 20223 min read


RESOURCE: Spring Clean Your Life (spiritually, emotionally and physically)
There’s something about the early morning birdsong, the melting snow, the rising temperatures, blooming flowers and increased daylight...

Ellen H.
Apr 5, 20225 min read


Boundaries: why they matter
If you are reading this blog post, the chances are you’re struggling with this very issue. Most people, like Olivia and William, find...

Dana Nygaard, LPC
Feb 23, 20224 min read


Infertility, then pregnancy: a story of suffering and surrender
Sometimes something hurts so much that all you can do is cry. Honestly, it’s reassuring that there are so many women in the Bible who...

Elizabeth Miller, LMSW
Feb 16, 20229 min read


Working through conflict to bear fruit in your marriage
...what about “marriage and conflict”? I haven’t heard a song that does the topic justice. We don’t see the fights between Prince Charming..

Sarah W.
Feb 9, 202210 min read


Childless, what can I give Him?
So, as we approach the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, I don’t have a first-born to offer to God in thanksgiving for all He has...

Fiona Furman
Feb 2, 20224 min read


To the one who’s not where she hoped she’d be by now
No matter how tempting it is to engage in negative self-talk and repeat the same miserable story to ourselves, we must catch ourselves and r

Ellen H.
Jan 5, 20224 min read


Planning for a fruitful year ahead
As a woman who lives with infertility, bullet journaling has become a great creative outlet. It helps me stay organized but also gives me...

Elise Berger
Dec 30, 20213 min read


Peace, but what a strange peace (4th week of Advent)
The opening of In This House of Brede captured my attention immediately. This 1969 novel by Rumer Godden portrays the lives of religious...

Rebecca V.
Dec 20, 20213 min read


Joy is a choice (3rd week of Advent)
The more we die to ourselves, the more we find God. The more we find God, the more meaning we have in our lives, and we are able to unite..

Brittany Wahhab
Dec 15, 20215 min read


Faith (2nd week of Advent)
“Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever!” I don’t know about you, but...

Katie Wood
Dec 8, 20213 min read


Adoption: your story
November is Adoption Awareness Month so we asked ourselves what that means. We decided that it means learning more about the gift and...

thefruitfulhollow
Nov 17, 202111 min read


Venom and a mustard seed
In those moments where you’re angry with him or relating more to Thomas than not; when closed doors you were trying to pry open suddenly...

thefruitfulhollow
Nov 11, 20213 min read
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