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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


Healing the whole person: stories of spiritual, emotional and physical healing
"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15) In his epistle, St. James urges us to turn to the Church in our times of sickness, and we know that sickness can be spiritual, emotional and physical. On the bumpy road of infertility,

Jennifer Nelson
Jan 12, 20226 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


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


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


Don't let infertility blow up your marriage
The strain of infertility on marriages is a common theme you’ll find in infertility resources. We’ve been lucky – or blessed, I suppose,...

Rebecca V.
Nov 3, 20212 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


The Seven Sorrows of Mary
Our Lady of Sorrows has become a companion and inspiration for me in this season of secondary infertility...

Katie Wood
Sep 15, 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


Infertility on the Road to Emmaus
Grief has a way of masking the world around us; it can confuse and blur the truth. I’m sure the disciples felt that way as they grappled...

Kristin D.
Aug 4, 20216 min read


RESOURCE: Wielding the Sword of the Spirit: Fighting Satan's Lies with Scripture
When faced with infertility, it is easy to get caught up in the lies Satan tells us – that we are not enough, that God has abandoned...

thefruitfulhollow
May 4, 20211 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


Spy Wednesday: a closer look at Judas in the Gospels
Let us take a closer look at what happened on this day about 2000 years ago. Let us reflect upon these events deeper...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 31, 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


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
Mar 28, 20213 min read


Suffering- The "Mysterious Way"
Pain. Anguish. Hurt. Brokenness. Loneliness. Confusion. Suffering. Do you recognize any of these companions? Maybe you know them all too well. This week, I've been reflecting on suffering, specifically suffering when it comes to infertility. The cross we carry is a painful one. I would love to be able to write and tell you tips, tricks, and ways to carry your cross pain-free, but you know as well as I do that there is no such thing as a pain-free cross. So, now what? In my qu

Lauren Allen
Jan 30, 20213 min read
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