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When being open to life takes you into the unknown, part 2
(You can read part 1 of this series here.) I was staring at the ultrasound machine, hearing the explanation of how early it can pick up a...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Letters of encouragement: low self-esteem
How on earth could I worship an all-loving God week after week but believe He made a mistake when He made me? ...

Mary Thissen
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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Praying the Holy Spirit novena
The nine days of prayer is considered to be the first novena, which took place in the time period between the Ascension and Pentecost.

Brittany Wahhab
May 17, 20233 min read
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1st week of Advent: Stay awake with hope
“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let..

Lauren Allen
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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When suffering and trust co-exist
So, fear not sister. In those places of littleness and longing and emptiness, press into TRUST. And please know that in the remaining days..
Faith Downing
Oct 26, 20224 min read
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Fruitful affirmations
Why use affirmations?
Affirmations are positive statements, phrases or sentences which can be repeated often to counteract negative thoughts
thefruitfulhollow
Sep 28, 20224 min read
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Ask the team: how do you deal with pregnancy announcements?
If receiving the news that a friend or family member is pregnant has been a particularly difficult part of your infertility journey, then...
thefruitfulhollow
Sep 21, 20227 min read
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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 22, 20225 min read
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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 27, 20229 min read
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Divine Mercy: Jesus, I trust in You!
Surrender and trust don’t come easy to the busy human intellect, anxiously completing tasks off a checklist, taking on responsibility that..
Brittany Wahhab
Apr 20, 20225 min read
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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Spiritual warfare is quite literally a glimpse into hell. It’s painful, nasty and exhausting. When you’re in the midst of the spiritual...
Lauren Allen
Apr 14, 20224 min read
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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