The Child Born to Save
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying Isaiah 9 together. In this passage, Isaiah gives us insight into the incredible hope that was given through the birth of Christ. Join us as we discover how the grieving mother can find comfort, especially in the holiday season, in the following descriptions of Christ.
The Child Born to Save
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be calledWonderful Cou...
The Sword of the Spirit: How God’s Word Fortifies Us in Grief
Grief is often accompanied by a myriad of temptations: anger, bitterness, fear, and despair, just to name a few. But God has provided us with everything we need to overcome these temptations, and to move forward in our sorrow with His strength. In this series, we will be studying the various pieces of our spiritual armor, and how each of these pieces uniquely equip us to cling to the hope we have been given in Christ.
“Can I say it to you again?”
My sweet husband asked me that question many times over the course of several months while he was working to ...
MaKenzie’s Story
“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,”
Matthew 6:28
“What does it say?” my husband asked anxiously. “It’s…it’s…I think…it might be…positive?” I couldn’t believe my eyes. After three years of praying and trying and trying and praying, we were parents. I shouldn’t have been so surprised. I felt that God had shown me the Christmas before that I would become pregnant at the same time as my friend found out the gender of her child, and that’s exactly what happened.
We danced. We sang. We prayed. We ...
Helmet of Salvation
Grief is often accompanied by a myriad of temptations: anger, bitterness, fear, and despair, just to name a few. But God has provided us with everything we need to overcome these temptations, and to move forward in our sorrow with His strength. In this series, we will be studying the various pieces of our spiritual armor, and how each of these pieces uniquely equip us to cling to the hope we have been given in Christ.
Before experiencing loss, I had a general understanding that Satan has a level of control over the world today. Yet, I often ...
In the Word: We’ve Seen a Great Light
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying Isaiah 9 together. In this passage, Isaiah gives us insight into the incredible hope that was given through the birth of Christ. Join us as we discover how the grieving mother can find comfort, especially in the holiday season, in the following descriptions of Christ.
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.” Isaiah 9:2
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Darkness took ...
Local Chaper Spotlight: Houston Chapter
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In July of 2017, my husband and I welcomed our son, William, into the world and ushered him into heaven at the same moment. A couple of weeks later, I was gifted a Hope Box and an invitation into the Hope Mommies Community. I was so thankful a group of women existed that could understand and give me language for the astounding direction life had taken. That fall, I joined an online Hope Group through which I was given incredible support and encouragement.
I knew my journey through grief would not have been the same without this special ...
Power, Love, and Strength for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Father, I do not bring myself to October 15, this day of national remembrance for my baby who has gone to be with You, thinking like the world. Joining with others to sweetly remember, my child visibly recognized in this world, is a joyous gift. Yet, the grounding I seek in grief is of a different source.Before You, my Maker, I bow. And I pray as a believer who has committed my life to You in faith, that You would strengthen me with power in my inner spirit through the Holy Spirit.Strengthen me; I need this. Strengthen me to be rooted and grounded, planted firmly, in the ...
Hillary’s Story
Jesus is better. One short sentence. Just three simple words. Yet, in it there is so much theology. Truth. Depth. Conviction. Jesus is better. Do I really believe that? I mean sure, I know it's true. But deep down in the real me, do I believe it? After I lost my son to miscarriage, can I still live my life in such a way that reflects that belief? Some days, I do. But if I'm really honest, there are days I don't. Like the days I'm really missing Jeremy.
Jeremy, my third child, is my Hope baby. I miscarried at 15 weeks, on August 1, 2018.
When I woke up ...
The Shield of Faith:
Grief is often accompanied by a myriad of temptations: anger, bitterness, fear, and despair, just to name a few. But God has provided us with everything we need to overcome these temptations, and to move forward in our sorrow with His strength. In this series, we will be studying the various pieces of our spiritual armor, and how each of these pieces uniquely equip us to cling to the hope we have been given in Christ.
“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith,with which you can extinguish all the flamingdarts of the evil one.” ...
The Gift of Noah and Isabelle
As we consider the profound impact that our Hope Babies have had on our lives, we can be filled with gratitude toward them, and toward the Lord. In this series, we reflect on some of the ways that we can say "thank you" to our precious babe(s) for the gifts that they have been and continue to be to us. We welcome you to contribute to this series by writing your own reflection on the impact your baby(ies) has had on your life and submitting it HERE.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mother. God, in His loving wisdom, did not bring that ...
