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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


Hope alive! (1st week of Advent)
“Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)

Kristin D.
Nov 29, 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


Feasting in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
God is not just present in the light at the end of the tunnel - He is present in the tunnel itself. If you wait to look for Him until...

Ellen H.
Oct 6, 20213 min read


Praying as a couple
"The fruit harvested is not like anything we would have imagined. During the harsh seasons in our infertility journey, the fruit from..."

Sarah W.
Sep 29, 20213 min read


RESOURCE: Managing Medical Appointments and Navigating NaPro
Fertility-related doctor’s appointments can be overwhelming and stressful. So much seems to be at stake, outcomes don’t always meet ...

Ellen H.
Sep 22, 20213 min read


The one thing I know
While we can’t guarantee the fruitfulness that will come from any diet, medication or appointment, God’s word assures us that abiding...

Ellen H.
Aug 25, 20213 min read


Adoption Diaries: Becoming acquainted with grief
A truth that I have come to know and accept is this: in order to adopt, you must grieve.

Lauren Allen
Aug 17, 20215 min read


Sharing the load: opening up about our journey
And there’s a freedom that we’ve found in opening up about our journey.

Rebecca V.
Aug 10, 20213 min read


Physical therapy for pelvic pain
If intercourse is not pleasurable for you, if intercourse is painful for you, you are not alone.

Dr. Lauren Peterson, PT, DPT
Jul 20, 20218 min read


I came looking for beauty, and I was not disappointed
If I had come looking for roses, I would have been let down. Instead, I came looking for beauty, and I was not disappointed.

Ellen H.
Jun 9, 20213 min read


Through the Eyes of Infertility: A collection of insights
Some days are harder than others – the days when the hope in your heart sinks to a whisper in quiet hushed tones.

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 21, 20214 min read


In a season of rejoicing, is there space for my grief?
He reaches out to your hurting heart with hands scarred and a body that has been broken, and he sees you right where you are...

Faith Downing
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Suffering from Deception
There is an even more insidious spiritual battle that occurs during these difficult struggles. Many of our emotional and spiritual suffering

Fr Christopher Shackelford
Apr 1, 20214 min read


A Holy Thursday tradition: church visitation
If you were the only person on this earth, he would still have chosen to endure the Passion for you.

Kristin D.
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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