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Overcoming infertility trauma
The devil is so cunning, isn’t he? Satan takes elements of truth and twists them in such a way that we suspend our free will because we...
Kristin D.
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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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
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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...
Jennifer Nelson
Jan 12, 20226 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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 30, 20213 min read
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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
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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
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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 18, 20215 min read
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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 11, 20213 min read
319 views


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 21, 20218 min read
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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
194 views


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
413 views
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