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In the Word: Jehovah-Rohi
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief. As we study together, we encourage you to use the comments as a place to dialogue with us about what you are learning and share your answers to the questions below. We pray that you hearts will be encouraged as you study these names of God along with us!
Jehovah-rohi,: “The Lord is My Shepherd”
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads ...
Local Chapter Spotlight: West Texas
What's happening in West Texas:
The West Texas chapter was formed in May 2016 to help support the mission of Hope Mommies by sharing the hope of Jesus Christ and creating a network of local support to help with the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of a grieving family. We provide this support in the larger communities of Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Abilene, as well as the smaller communities within 50-100 miles of these major cities. Sadly, our chapter has grown so much in the three years it has existed! What began with a small group of five volunteers and a few moms meeting once a month has now become a thriving chapter with 12 ...
By His Strength: 2019 Retreats
Grief is the intended consequence of losing someone that you love. Grief is natural—even though it feels anything but—and we can know this to be true because of the lament we see in the Psalms.
"My tears have been my food day and night,
while they say to me all the day long,
'Where is your God?'"
Psalm 42:3
"Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
Relieve the troubles of my heart
and free me from my anguish."
Psalm 25: 16-17
I am currently eight years out from the stillbirth of my daughter, and though I have in no way fully processed my own storm of grief, I have been walking this rocky terrain for a while, and ...
Local Chapter Spotlight: Albuquerque
What's happening in Albuquerque:
Being a part of the Hope Mommies Albuquerque Chapter has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. The road after the loss of a child is full of dark and winding places. I know now that there were times when my wonderful family and friends were unsure of how to walk alongside me after the loss of my firstborn son Jett in 2012. I was living away from home at the time, which made it even more difficult on some of Jett’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Thankfully, this ministry was there to not only change the course of my own grief, but it also gave my loved ones tangible ways to support ...
In the Word: The Lord my Healer
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief. As we study together, we encourage you to use the comments as a place to dialogue with us about what you are learning and share your answers to the questions below. We pray that you hearts will be encouraged as you study these names of God along with us!
Jehovah-rophi,: “The Lord My Healer”
"Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing ...
Links for Hope Moms: Fall 2018 Edition
We want to share with you links to posts, videos, and resources from around the web to uplift, help, and encourage you in your walk with the Lord as you grieve.
{Trusting God in Grief} // "In the darkness and chaos of grief, we can somehow think that our tears reflect a lack of faith or that our questions about what God is doing constitute rebellion. But is this true? Is it possible to hurt deeply, question God boldly, and not only remain firm in faith but even grow in faith and confidence in God? A panel of those who have dealt with grief and loss will share their experience with these questions— as well as the grace they’ve discovered ...
To Choose Hope is to Choose Christ
Last year on October 15—Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day—we bought a tank of helium and a package of balloons, and spent the afternoon writing notes and drawing pictures in honor of our babies in heaven. We’ve never thrown a big party or included lots of friends and family on these days of remembrance. Instead, they have been quiet and reflective days. There have been times when I wondered if I was doing enough to honor our babies in glory, but through the years I have come to treasure these quiet moments—where there is no one to impress and our hearts are full of sweet togetherness as we praise God for making a way for us to be united ...
A Song for My Soul: It is Well
Music has the ability to speak into the deepest recesses of our hearts. God often uses songs to speak hope and encouragement to our souls. In this series, Hope Moms share songs that have pointed them to the hope of Christ in the midst of their grief. Is there a song that has comforted you in your grief? We'd love to have you share your story here.
As I sit down to write this, the view out my window is dense woods and green leaves as far as the eye can see, shiny from the steady rain, with bits of pale sky peeking through the uppermost branches. I am comfortably seated inside this cozy cabin, a quiet getaway nestled deep in the mountains of ...
