In the Word: The Lord is My Peace
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!
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the ...
I Wish You Knew: I See Your Care for Me
Often in our grief, those closest to us do not know how to comfort and encourage us. Sometimes they stay away or don’t say anything at all because they are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. In this series, we hope to better equip those around us to come alongside a grieving mother—to enter their hurt and offer hope and encouragement, or simply grieve with them.
Love hopes all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
One commentator writes on this passage, love hopes “what is good of another.”¹ Church father Augustine of Hippo also understood 1 Corinthians 13:7 ...
He Gives Peace
When our oldest daughter was a baby, she, like many babies, did not enjoy her carseat. She would scream and scream until we discovered that there was a certain song that would immediately quiet her. The name of the song was “Peace” from the children’s album “To Be Like Jesus” by Sovereign Grace Ministries. As I listened to this song over and over for the first year of my baby girl’s life, I had no idea the impact that it would have on me in the years to follow.
Peace, You give me peace
When the storms come and I’m afraid
In March of 2011 the storms came. ...
I Wish You Knew: Words Won’t Erase the Pain
Often in our grief, those closest to us do not know how to comfort and encourage us. Sometimes they stay away or don’t say anything at all because they are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. In this series, we hope to better equip those around us to come alongside a grieving mother—to enter their hurt and offer hope and encouragement, or simply grieve with them.
“He was just too beautiful for this earth.”
What? Too beautiful for this earth? What does this even mean? Too beautiful? So God decided to take my only son? I know plenty of beautiful people ...
I Will Trust in You
Facebook. Such a frenemy. You love it because it lets you stay connected with friends and family, notifies you about events in your area, and allows you to share endless photos of your kid, dog, or what you ate for dinner.
But you also hate it.
When you see those pregnancy/birth announcements, and it should have been you.
When you view those milestone first year baby pictures, but your baby never experienced any of them.
When you get the “on this day” reminders, that show belly pictures or bring you back to the worst day of your life.
My husband jokingly calls ...
In the Word: The Prayers of Many
Welcome to Hope Mommies In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be meditating on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. As we study the truths found in these verses together, we’d love 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 dig into God's Word each week with us!
“As you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf
for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many."
2 Corinthi...
I Wish You Knew: Just Ask Me
Often in our grief, those closest to us do not know how to comfort and encourage us. Sometimes they stay away or don’t say anything at all because they are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. In this series, we hope to better equip those around us to come alongside a grieving mother—to enter their hurt and offer hope and encouragement, or simply grieve with them.
My husband, Spencer, and I are very involved, active people, with no shortage of energy and opinions. In addition to working full time jobs, we lead our LifeGroup, serve in various capacities at ...
A Garden of Hope
I am an artist and I love to garden, so it should come as no surprise that I’m constantly finding inspiration in the outdoors. God blessed me with the ability to find beauty in the seemingly mundane. Every sunset, every flower, every texture and color is a source to pull from and a reminder of how complex, and beautifully awesome our Heavenly Father is. I feel that every season has its own unique beauty, but over the last three years, Spring has taken on a deeper significance. Perhaps it has something to do with my son’s birthday landing in the middle of it, or maybe ...
In the Word: He Has Delivered; He Will Deliver Again
Welcome to Hope Mommies In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be meditating on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. As we study the truths found in these verses together, we’d love 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 dig into God's Word each week with us!
“He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us.
On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again."
2 Corinthians 1:10
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