Knowing Him: The Light of the World
There is nothing greater than knowing Christ. Seven times in the book of John, Jesus offers us profound insight into His nature and character. In this series, we seek to guide the reader into a deeper understanding of these “I Am” statements, and the rich hope and comfort that can be found in Christ in the midst of grief.
In the months following our daughter’s passing, there was one verse that stood out to me as a source of hope and comfort. John 1:5 says,
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
I knew the darkness of ...
The Gift of Simeon and Odelle
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.
My dear children,
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and thank God for ...
In the Word: The Gift of Faith
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying the book of Habakkuk together. In this book, we gain insight into how God is at work on our behalf even when we can't always see it. Join us in the weeks ahead as we discover the God who is who carefully and lovingly crafted you, and lovingly created the gift of your child for which you now long. He has not carried you thus far simply to leave you on your own, but will be your Guide and your Strength.
"For still the vision awaits its ...
Knowing Him: The Bread of Life
There is nothing greater than knowing Christ. Seven times in the book of John, Jesus offers us profound insight into His nature and character. In this series, we seek to guide the reader into a deeper understanding of these “I Am” statements, and the rich hope and comfort that can be found in Christ in the midst of grief.
Bread—such a simple, staple food with so much rich biblical significance.
For the people of Israel, bread was typically a readily available element, no matter one’s income. There is nothing elite or exclusive about bread—from the poorest ...
Rebuilding My Faith
You always wonder how you would react in a tragedy. Would you lose it? Would your faith be strong enough? Would you fall and not get up? All these unknowns made me fearful. Fearful of what I knew could happen. From reading the Bible, I knew we were not promised a life without hardship. Actually we were promised persecution and suffering (2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 5:8-10).
Only, my life was free of hardship. I had wonderful family and friends. I had achieved every goal I ever set. The Holy Spirit made my paths clear, and I happily followed. I was blessed. But in the back of ...
Knowing Him: The Resurrection and the Life
There is nothing greater than knowing Christ. Seven times in the book of John, Jesus offers us profound insight into His nature and character. In this series, we seek to guide the reader into a deeper understanding of these “I Am” statements, and the rich hope and comfort that can be found in Christ in the midst of grief.
“Jesus said to [Martha], ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe ...
The Gift of Thatcher
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.
My Dearest Thatcher,
It has been four years since I held your tiny body, kissed your precious head, and felt you take ...
Does God Even Care?
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying the book of Habakkuk together. In this book, we gain insight into how God is at work on our behalf even when we can't always see it. Join us in the weeks ahead as we discover the God who is who carefully and lovingly crafted you, and lovingly created the gift of your child for which you now long. He has not carried you thus far simply to leave you on your own, but will be your Guide and your Strength.
"You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and ...
Knowing Him: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
There is nothing greater than knowing Christ. Seven times in the book of John, Jesus offers us profound insight into His nature and character. In this series, we seek to guide the reader into a deeper understanding of these “I Am” statements, and the rich hope and comfort that can be found in Christ in the midst of grief.
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
The early church had a fitting nickname. “The Way” spoke the message of Jesus as ...
The Tapestry of Grief
People often ask why bad things happen. Too often, well-meaning people try to comfort those who mourn with cliché answers about why they are enduring misfortune.
“God is preparing you for something big.”
“Everything happens for a reason.”
“God gives His hardest battles to the strongest soldiers.”
These comments were always off-putting to me after my dad died in a car accident, again after my firstborn died at 19 weeks in utero, and again after my early miscarriage a few months later. Was I really supposed to think that God orchestrated these deaths just ...
