Vitamin A & Infertility: Women: Vitamin A it keeps the cilia, (the hair like strands aiding mobility) in the fallopian tubes healthy. Men: Vitamin A is necessary for sperm production and production of testosterone. Information provided by www.naturalwomenscare.com. Please check with your physician before taking any medications.
FUTURE “Shepherd of my soul, I praise You because You have created me and have a perfect plan for my life. I thank You for Your desire to prosper me, not to harm me, to give me hope and a future. You have started this good work in me and I ask that You will [...]
Vitamins & Fertility Women: Vitamin C and Infertility – a deficiency in Vitamin C during the period of conception and early pregnancy can result in early miscarriage. Men: Vitamin E and Infertility – A January 2011 study in the “interntional Journal of General Medicine” found semen quality imporved and sperm motility improved if the infertile [...]
Today, as Mother’s Day is celebrated here in the United States, and perhaps some other parts of the world…I just wanted to let you know… I wish I has some deeply encouraging devotional… I wish I had a magic wand to take the pain away… I wish I had creative powers to give you the [...]
Baby Related Holidays For those who live in the United States, Mother’s day is right around the corner. I know how hard it can be. What is one of the most celebrated holidays can be one of the most difficult too. I do know too, that the only way to get through this upcoming celebrated [...]
Anger “Heavenly Father, I feel so angry and frustrated about my fertility challenges. I ask for Your divine love to flow through me, for Your love is patient and kind, and not easily angered. Help me to be slow in my speech and slow in anger when it comes to dealing with my family members, friends or doctor. Help [...]
There’s a book giveaway over at Pearl Girls today! Click link below, look for The Perfect Window blog post and enter to win! Pearl Girls Today, I have the privilege to have a guest post, The Perfect Window at Pearl Girls. Pearl Girls-Encountering Grit, Experiencing Grace is a passion and project of the heart from founder, [...]
On a Mission! Howdy all! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend. It is beautiful here in southeast Texas. However, I’m stuck inside at work, but I’ve been able to get out and work in my garden, and enjoy it a bit. Thanks so much for subscribing to the Dancing Upon Barren [...]
JEALOUSY and ENVY “Loving Father, your word tells me how to love. I know being jealous and envious is not part of Your divine love. Father, I am struggling with envy and jealousy as I see pregnant women and hear of the birth of a new baby. Help me not to deny Your goodness and [...]
Mommies with Hope is a biblically-based support group and website for women who have experienced a loss of a child. This week I’ve had the privilege of writing a devotional for their Waiting Wednesday Series – Waiting Does Not Diminish Us. Teske Drake, founder of Mommies with Hope and author of, Hope For Today, Promises for [...]
Fertility Fact Friday _____ Validating Grief Whether one is going through infertility, or have experienced a miscarriage / stillbirth / failed adoption attempt, it’s a fact grief is felt, but seldom validated. I read it once, “infertility or infant loss is a disenfranchised grief; a grief not publicly acknowledged or mourned, nor socially supported.” The [...]
Morning Prayer _______ Recovery from Abortion from Dancing Upon Barren Land ~ Prayer, Scripture Reflection, and Hope for Infertility Book The abortion prayer was added to the book due to the fact many women feel their infertility is a result of punishment from an issue in their past. Nothing could be further from the truth. [...]
GIVEAWAY! My dear friend, Hannah Bunker, and contributing author to Dancing Upon Barren Land is giving away one copy of my newly released book, Dancing Upon Barren Land ~ Prayer, Scripture Reflection, and Hope for Infertility. Only 3 more days to enter! Hop on over to enter at… www.HannahBunker.com Hannah, has been such a dear to [...]
For the most part, for Fertility Fact Friday, I usually post a tidbit about health or a new found discovery in the fertility world. However, today, I’m posting on marriage. In fact, a little advice for wives in regarding our husbands during infertility. I know this will help someone today. It has helped me. I [...]
Broken Heart “Compassionate Father, my heart is crushed from this infertility battle. My emotions are frazzled. Lord, You said in Your Word you are ‘close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ I feel as if my reproductive system and my heart have failed. I cry out to You and I [...]
Support Groups Anyone? If I could take a poll I’d like to ask, “How many of you dealing with infertility/infant loss are attending a support group?” Here’s what a Christian infertility support group can provide a safe place for shared feelings, strengthening in faith through the Bible, healing for the grief of infertility and sorrow [...]
Hey! I know this is last minute, but this morning I’ll be a guest on The Morning Show of Son Broadcasting Network. I’ll be answering some questions and discuss my new book, Dancing Upon Barren Land ~ Prayer, Scripture Reflection, and Hope for Infertility. You can tune in online at 9:05 CST… http://sonbroadcasting.cc/am-730/listen-online/ Or if [...]
Today, my dear friend, JoAnn and I will be leaving for California to attend the Choose Joy: Surviving Infertility & Adoption Conference. The conference will be taking place this Saturday at Crossline Community Church in Laguna Hills. It’s not too late register! Conference is open to both men and women. If you happen to be [...]
SHAME, GUILT, CONDEMNATION Father God, I thank You that You have given Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for all my sins, past, present, and future. Father, I draw near to You with a sincere heart in confidence, believing I have been cleansed from a guilty conscience. My fertility challenges make [...]
This is an older post, yet I feel these words are timeless and will speak to your heart today. Be encouraged. Have a great weekend everyone! Love y’all, Lesli It Still Hurts – Be Real – Just Smile As you can tell by the title of this post I couldn’t figure out which one to [...]
Today’s Monday Morning Prayer is summed up in a picture. It’s Ok to cry.
Today’s Fertility Fact Friday – Apps! Yes, that’s right. Mobile apps for infertility and adoption. What a wonderful way to use technology to track your natural cycle, a fertility treatment or have a checklist for adoption. _____________ My Hopeful Journey app is a web-based calendar, task list and journal for women that are trying to conceive [...]
Lately, in the early morning hours I’ve been hearing the chirp of the cardinal. Faithful this little feathered friend seems to be. The dawn comes. The singing begins, even in the bleakness of winter. I recall writing a devotional about my backyard tenant several years ago. As I researched the blog posts I noticed I [...]
The winner of the Giveaway to Choose Joy: Surviving Infertility & Adoption Conference is… TIFFANIE! Congratulations Tiffanie! ————- Disappointment “Heavenly Father, it seems as if every month brings about disappointment because I pray for a child and nothing happens! I don’t understand why I have to suffer like this! But in your Word You say that I [...]
CHOOSE JOY: Surviving Infertility & Adoption Conference Saturday, February 9, 2013, 11:00 – 6:00 p.m. Laguna Hills, California A one day faith-based conference for women (and husbands) who are dealing with infertility and who are adopting or have adopted. www.ChooseJoyEvent.blogspot.com Giveaway starts now and ends Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 9 p.m. CST But first! [...]
When People Say Insensitive Things Heavenly Father, why do people say unkind things? I’ve been hurt by their words and insensitivity. Help me not to be offended, angry or bitter because of what is said. Instead, help me to forgive. Help me hold my tongue so I won’t lash out. Strengthen me in love so [...]
I have a guest post today from Emmy Blakely, the founder of Choose Joy Event: Surviving Infertility & Adoption Conference. If you or someone you know are experiencing infertility, secondary infertility or seeking adoption then by all means make plans to attend! You’ll be strengthened spiritually, armed with knowledge for your fertility journey and you [...]
HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group Meetings: Lakewood Church Thursday, January 3, 2013 (that’s tomorrow!) 3700 Southwest Frwy., Houston, Texas 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4025, 4th Floor hope@lakewood.cc The Ark Church Tuesday, January 8, 2013 450 Humble Tank Rd., Conroe, Texas (North of The Woodlands) 7 p.m. 936.756.1988 Choose Joy Event: Surviving Infertility & Adoption Conference Saturday, [...]
Merry Christmas to all of you! Thanks for being a support to the Dancing Upon Barren Land ministry. I hope you have a fun-filled day opening presents, and celebrating JESUS; the Gift which keeps on giving. Love y’all! Lesli
Baby Related Holidays The prayer below was written for my upcoming book, Dancing Upon Barren Land - Prayer, Scripture Reflections, and Hope for Infertility. The prayer deals with Mother’s/Father’s Day; baby-related holidays. I have re-written it for the purpose of this blog post, for the upcoming Christmas holiday. However, make the prayer your own and insert whatever [...]
Fertility Fact Friday Top 5 Ways to Cope with Infertility Over the Holidays from Fertility Authority http://www.fertilityauthority.com/articles/top-5-ways-cope-infertility-over-holidays
Do you recognize this box? It’s an empty fertility meds box. Why would I post a picture of this? This box once held thousands of dollars of self-injectable fertility medicine. Now, it’s trash, destined for the recycle bin. This box once hid amongst my pots and pans in my kitchen island. Why? A logical reason. [...]
Fertility Fact Friday IVF and Sex: How the Treatment Hurts Couples Sex Lives from RESOLVE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/01/ivf-hurts-women-sex-life_n_2058481.html
Waiting “Heavenly Father, waiting is extremely hard, especially when I see so many pregnant women and little children. As I wait on the desire of my heart, help me to delight myself in You, to be strong and of good courage, to not go ahead of your perfect plan. I praise and thank You, as I wait on [...]
Social Outings for HOPE! The holiday season can be rather difficult, so instead of our regularly scheduled meetings at the respective churches, we decided to plan social gatherings for the month of December. Not to make light of the longing of our hearts this season, but to present an opportunity to get to know other [...]
Fertility Fact Friday Environmental Chemicals May Hurt your Chances of Pregnancy from the National Institute of Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_131319.html
Forgotten “Heavenly Father, I praise You that you were pleased to make me Your own and have accepted me in the beloved family of God because of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Father, these fertility challenges have made me feel forsaken and forgotten, I feel as if no one sees or cares about my desire for children. However, I [...]
If you live within the Houston, Texas area please join me and others for HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group tomorrow November 13th at 7:00 p.m. The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank R. Conroe, Texas (North of Houston) (936) 756-1988 Monday Morning Prayer Difficult Relationships “Heavenly Father, this fertility journey is not easy on my relationship [...]
Fertility Fact Friday For those of you who have encountered infant loss or infertility I’d like to introduce two resources to you. Small Bird Studios and Still Standing Magazine. Small Bird Studios www.SmallBirdStudios.com Small Bird Studios is a blog written by Franchesca Cox, a local Texas gal. (gotta love my homegirl’s!) Writing her story of [...]
Well, it’s not that this picture would cause you anger, it’s the crazy infertility journey we experience, huh? This is my friend and contributing author to DUBL, Hannah Bunker. She has a comedic side to her as you can tell. Recently she wrote our HOPE M&M, Anger: Infertility’s Fire Starter, a little blurb about what [...]
HOPE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING this Thursday, November 1, 2012 Lakewood Church, Rm. 4025 3700 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas hope@lakewood.cc for more info
Howdy all! For the past week the subscriber platform hasn’t been sending out the blog posts to your email accounts! So, this is a test to see if it’s working. I hope you are receiving them, if not, I hope I can figure this out! Technical stuff and me doesn’t groove together at times. In [...]
I’d like to introduce my friend, Beth Forbus and Sarah’s Laughter Ministry to you. Beth, is my next door neighbor. Well, not the kind of neighbor who lives right next door but in the neighboring state of Louisiana, good ol’ cajun country! She has a thriving ministry reaching those who are hurting through infertility and [...]
This past week has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week here in the U.S. I know infertility is a struggle in itself, but for one who’s had trouble conceiving, then experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss the grief can be multiplied. For this week’s Monday Morning Prayer I’ve included the topic, Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant Loss. [...]
State State Infertility Insurance Laws Here’s a list, along with details for insurance coverage for infertility by state. Presently, only eleven out of fifty states have a mandate for infertility coverage. http://www.asrm.org/detail.aspx?id=2850 What about you? What is your story regarding insurance and infertility? For those who live in other countries, is medical provision for infertility [...]
Conception “Heavenly Father, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You! I desire faith like Abraham, believing that ‘You exist and that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You’. You said, ‘I would find You, God, when I seek You with all of my heart’. Father, I choose to seek You first, along [...]
Stopping fertility treatments is, in my opinion, one of the hardest things to do. One often asks the questions, “If I stop fertility treatments how will I ever have a baby?” or “If I stop treatments, then what do I do next?” Below is a new prayer I’ve written, a Biblical prayer in making the [...]
Fertility Drugs & The Risks of Multiple Births Before you take any fertility drugs please read this article from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine regarding the multiple births and fertility drugs. It’s important to be informed and ask your doctor questions. http://www.asrm.org/Fertility_drugs_and_the_risk_of_multiple_births/
Age “Heavenly Father, my biological clock is ticking, as if You didn’t know. As each month passes I feel that I am racing against that clock. Even the doctors speak of the impossibility of bearing children at my age. But I praise You for Your Word, which has not left me hopeless! In Your Word I witness the creative [...]
As I mentioned in a previous post, this gal was going “take care of ‘moi’ and have a lil’ R&R”. Well, that I did! My DH and I traveled from the Lone Star state of Texas to the Sunshine state of Florida. We put the top down on a convertible and away we went! We [...]
Wholeness Completeness “Heavenly Father, in your Word you said when you made creation, man and woman, you looked upon them and saw that ‘it was very good.’ Father, my empty womb has caused me to feel bad, like less of a woman, incomplete. Father in heaven, as Your Word says, through faith in You, help me to endure this [...]
This n’ That Howdy All! I hope all of you had a nice Labor Day weekend, for all who live in the States that is! Here’s my brief post for the week of some happenings around the Houston, Texas area, and a prayer, along with scripture reflection for you. As you can tell from the [...]
Forgotten “Heavenly Father, I praise You that you were pleased to make me Your own and have accepted me in the beloved family of God because of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Father, these fertility challenges have made me feel forsaken and forgotten, I feel as if no one sees or cares about my desire for children. However, I [...]
Fertility Medicines For most of us on this infertility journey it will involve seeing a specialist, a reproductive endocrinologist. And, for most of us, he/she may prescribe fertility medicines. Oh joy, Is what I say! As much as they are designed to be beneficial for our infertility woes, they sure can wreak havoc on [...]
Finances “Heavenly Father, You know the path we are to take even before one step. You see how our fertility challenges have brought us to the place of making major financial decisions. Father, give us wisdom regarding our finances as we seek Your direction for our future children. We believe Your Word and praise You that You will supply [...]
HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group Meeting Conroe / The Woodlands, Texas area Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank Road Conroe, Texas 77304 for Women Only
Hello everyone, The post to follow was written many years ago. As I would filter through my journal I would highlight significant moments through my infertility journey. These moments are when God turned my disappointment into an appointment with Him. The Dazzling Desire is the pivotal point and beginning of my journey. A journey which still [...]
HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group Meeting Conroe / The Woodlands, Texas area Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank Road Conroe, Texas 77304 for Women Only
Difficult Relationships “Heavenly Father, this fertility journey is not easy on my relationship with others. Help me to be silent or to watch what I say, and that no unwholesome word will come out of my mouth, but help me to speak with wisdom, with kindness and compassion. For my husband/wife, the one you gave as my partner in [...]
Preserving Fertility during Cancer Fertile Hope’s hotline is a LiveSTRONG initiative dedicated to providing reproductive information support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. If you or someone you know are going through cancer and want to preserve your fertility, please contact this great resource. LiveSTRONG Navigation [...]
HOPE CHRISTIAN INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Thursday, August 2nd, 7 p.m. Lakewood Church, 3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas Room 4025, 4th floor Open for Women Only Support is important during your journey through infertility. It’s hard to make the first step to attend, but I want to encourage you *{TO COME}*! Trust me, you’ll be [...]
Do you like to shop? Then join me at… Mistletoe Market This Saturday, July 21 st 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Houston Chinese Church, 10305 S. Main, Houston (conveniently located at Loop 610 and Main St.) The Mistletoe Market is a fundraiser for Young Survival Coalition – Young Women Facing Breast Cancer Together. They”ll be 28 vendors, [...]
Hi everyone! It’s Hannah here. I’m so honored to be posting today on Dancing Upon Barren Land! If you’re interested in learning more about who I am and why I’m here, you can read more about that on the introduction post that Lesli posted {HERE}. ______ I spent the lonely car ride home with tears [...]
You are invited! Tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group of Lakewood Church is having its annual social. So if you live in Houston, Texas or surrounding area I hope you’ll join us tonight. I’d love to meet you face-to-face. Lesli La Madeleine Restaurant in the Rice Village 6205 Kirby, Houston, 77042 [...]
Facing Another Who is Pregnant Faithful God, everywhere I turn I see a pregnant belly. The very thing I desire is all around me. Help my eyes to turn upward towards You instead of outward upon others. When I see another who is pregnant or hear of an unplanned pregnancy help me not to become [...]
Hey everybody! I just want you to know i am still here. I’ve wanted so much to sit down and write a great devotional post, but this thing called L.I.F.E. is full to the brim! With presenting my cooking and etiquette camps to children, my husband’s eye surgery, moving my father, talking to three publishing [...]
Male Sterility “Heavenly Father, your Word says, ‘You formed my inward parts, I am fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image’. You made me male and you gave us the command to ‘be fruitful, to multiply and to fill the earth.’ I ask you to complete in me what is lacking. I ask for the health of my reproductive [...]
Fertility Fact Friday Soy “One study, at King’s College London, found that a compound in soy called genistein causes a chemical reaction in sperm as they swim in the female reproductive tract, sabotaging their ability to fertilize the egg. Until more research either confirms or contradicts these findings, it would be smart for men and women [...]
Fertility Fact Whole Milk Dairy Products “Data collected in Nurses’ Health Study–a comprehensive, long-term look at the diet and lifestyle choices of more than 200,000 female nurses–led to the surprising finding that a daily serving or two of whole milk and foods made from whole milk (full-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, and even ice cream) seem [...]
When People Say Insensitive Things Heavenly Father, I’ve been hurt by the words of others and their insensitivity. Help me not to be offended, angry or bitter by what has been said, but help me to forgive. I ask for your help to hold my tongue. Strengthen me in love so when I encounter it [...]
Broken Heart Compassionate Father, my heart is crushed from this infertility battle. My emotions are frazzled. Lord, You said in Your Word You are ‘close to the brokenhearted and saved those who are crushed in spirit.’ I feel as if my flesh, my reproductive system and my heart have failed. I cry out to You [...]
Last night I was in one of two comfy chairs at Starbucks, coffee in one hand and a pen in another jotting down notes for this post and researching the history of Mother’s Day. The lady next to me secured the other coveted comfy chair and we were chatting. She admired my necklace, a purple [...]
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, ready to pounce on the fragile emotions of every infertile woman in the world. We are doomed for a day of being excluded from dozens of rituals: Mother’s day presents, breakfast in bed, special mothers’ gifts they will give out during church service, and the flowers that the hostess will [...]
When People Say Insensitive Things “Heavenly Father, I’ve been hurt by the words of others and their insensitivity. Help me not to be offended, angry or bitter by what has been said, but help me to forgive. I ask for your help to hold my tongue. Strengthen me in love so when I encounter it [...]
Late last year a rather unassuming red-headed young lady attended HOPE, the Christian Infertility Support Group at Lakewood Church. She was rather quiet at first, yet it didn’t surprise me, most of the gals attending for the first time are. After our meeting I worked my way over to chat with her. I mentioned my [...]
This week, April 22-29th marks National Infertility Awareness Week here in the U.S. The theme from Resolve, the nation’s infertility association is Don’t Ignore. I love the theme, it resonates with us doesn’t it? Infertility is such an intimate, private issue making it hard to voice how we feel (even to our spouses), wouldn’t you [...]
CONCEPTION “Heavenly Father, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You! I desire faith like Abraham, believing that ‘You exist and that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You’. You said, ‘I would find You, God, when I seek You with all of my heart’. Father, I choose to seek You first, along [...]
photo credit: hannahbunker.com HOPE Hearts Of Promise & Expectation for Women Christian Infertility Support Group Meeting Tuesday, April 10 th, 7:00 p.m. The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank Rd. Conroe, Texas 77304 936-756-1988 HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group is open to any who are experiencing infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriages or failed adoption attempts. Come and [...]
You might ask, “Unanswered Prayer? What’s with a title like that?” Well, all I can say is “Don’t you ever feel this way?” I know I do from time to time. After repeated petitions and requests with no results in the form of an answer we often wonder if God hears. Yesterday I happened across [...]
One of the reasons I love about having an online ministry or blog is the connection to people all over the world; especially women. Last week, Yvette Rautenbach from Triune Echo, a gospel music group from South Aftica sent a kind email sharing her recent miscarriage experience, along with a song she wrote titled, Unborn. [...]
Miscarriage ~ Infant Loss “Heavenly Father, the loss is heartbreaking. I feel as if I am walking through the valley of the shadow of death, but your Word tells me ‘to fear no evil, for You are with me.’ Father, You said ‘You would never leave me or forsake me’. I ask for your presence now to bless [...]
Anxious “Heavenly Father, a feeling of anxiousness has come over me. At times my mind is racing and my heart beats fast. Father, help me to do as You say in Your Word, that ‘in prayer and petition, with a thankful heart to let my requests be made known to You.’ As I lay my [...]
Lakewood Church’s HOPE – Christian Support Group will meet Thursday, March 1st. (Tomorrow) If you or someone you know is experiencing infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriages, failed adoption attempts please join us. We’re beginning a new workbook titled, Surving Infertility: What the Bible Says about Your Baby Hunger, by Beth Forbus. Our meetings are positive, informative [...]
Waiting “Heavenly Father, waiting is extremely hard, especially when I see so many pregnant women and little children. As I wait on the desire of my heart, help me to delight myself in You, to be strong and of good courage, to not go ahead of your perfect plan. I praise and thank You, as I wait on [...]
Decisions “Heavenly Father, I thank You that You have the perfect plan to bring about a family in my life. Father, I am faced with so many decisions, the decision to _________________ ___________________ . I ask You to instruct me and teach me in the way I should go. As Your eye is upon me, counsel me along this [...]
Starting this week in the Houston, Texas area, the Christian Infertility Support Groups will be meeting. We’ve added a new group for those who live on the north side of Houston. Please check the info below and see which one fits you. I hope to see you there. For the last 5 years I’ve seen [...]
Happy New Year to you! I hope and pray your holiday went well. Mine was simple and pretty much laid back, which was nice, except the week before Christmas I contacted bronchitis and pink-eye! Boy, did I sound lovely and look great for the holiday…NOT! But all is well now. I’ve been collecting thoughts for [...]
For those of you who are on the subscriber list my apologies if you are receiving multiple email’s. I don’t know what the technical problem is. So ‘thanks’ for your patience. I am in transition with a new hosting company and a new ‘web guy’ who is going to help me improve aspects of the [...]
Stress & Infertility Helpful information from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine What can I do to reduce my stress? • Talk to your partner. • Realize you’re not alone. Talk to other people who have infertility, through individual or couple counseling, or support groups. • Read books on infertility, which will show you that [...]
Continuing in this weeks posts about marriage and infertility, here’s a good one! A few years back I taught a lesson titled ‘Reproductive Cycle vs. Relationship’. Below is the handout from the lesson with tidbits of the teaching. Even though the lesson is not presented here in its’ entirety, I feel it will be thought [...]
I know, what you’ve always wanted to see! A picture of me on our wedding day, right? {smiles}. I dare not say the year we were married, you just might find out how old I am! Yet seeing the high neck collar and puffy sleeves you could probably guess the era. btw- He’s a cutie [...]
HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group of Lakewood Church TONIGHT @ 7:00 p.m.! If you live in the Houston, Texas area I’d like to personally invite you to the support group meeting. It is for women only and open to any one in the city or surrounding area whether you attend church or not. We have [...]
This past July I attended CLASS seminar in San, Antonio, Texas. CLASS, is an acronym for Christian Leaders Authors & Speakers Services. www.classeminars.org For over the last year, I’ve been writing, working with an editor and trying to complete a book. I place great emphasis on the word trying. If you’ve read any previous posts, [...]
FROZEN EMBRYOS For some of us the fertility journey God has us on may include pursuing fertility treatments. One of the fertility treatments suggested to some patients is in vitro fertilization. IVF, as it is popularly known, is a treatment including fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. With increased egg production comes the higher probability [...]
Wholeness Completeness “Heavenly Father, in your Word you said when you made creation, man and woman, you looked upon them and saw that ‘it was very good.’ Father, my empty womb has caused me to feel bad, like less of a woman, incomplete. Father in heaven, as Your Word says, through faith in You, help me to endure this [...]
Disappointment “Heavenly Father, it seems as if every month brings about disappointment because I pray for a child and nothing happens! I don’t understand why I have to suffer like this! But in your Word You say that I am to rejoice in my sufferings, because it gives me perseverance for the journey ahead, and perseverance brings about better [...]
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Update For families considering adoption, finances can be a major issue. The National council for Adoption has a great, detailed description explaining the current status of the federal adoption tax credit. One feature of the current tax credit policy is that the full tax credit can now be received when adopting [...]
Conception “Heavenly Father, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You! I desire faith like Abraham, believing that ‘You exist and that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You’. You said, ‘I would find You, God, when I seek You with all of my heart’. Father, I choose to seek You first, along [...]
Below is a link to an article titled, “Rules Help When Talking About Infertility” from Medline Plus, a service of the National Institute for Health. We can testify communication is the key to any marriage. Discussing with your spouse just how much you two would like to share about your fertility issue is imperative. Setting [...]
“Heavenly Father, as I await these test results I choose to cast down every imagination; fear, anxiety and worry; bringing them into the captivity of Christ. I thank you that I have no need to fear bad news because You strengthen me and give me hope as trust steadfast in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Psalm 31:4, Isaiah 41:10, [...]
“Heavenly Father, your Word tells me how to love and being envious and jealous is not part of your divine love. Father, I am struggling with envy and jealousy as I see pregnant women and hear of a new baby in someone’s life. Help me not to deny Your goodness and Your perfect plan for another as you bless [...]
If you live in the Houston, Texas area you are invited to HOPE; Hearts Of Promise & Expectation for Women, a Christian Infertility Support Group. Come and receive the love of God and encouragement from others as you experience infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriage or failed adoption attempts. Where: Lakewood Church, 3700 Southwest Freeway New Beginnings [...]
the beautiful sunset. I’m sailing away, leaving my heavy burdens on shore and floating out to sea. What about you? Maybe you’re not set to board a cruise ship and sail, but are you leaving your heavy burdens in the arms of THE ONE whose arms are strong enough? Jesus Christ? I love the story [...]
I am posting a past devotional I wrote in the springtime of April 2010. Even though it is not freshly written, it’s still ‘An oldie, but goodie!’ as they say. I am still trying to catch my breath from the dealing with family responsibilities and trying not to wilt under the scorching Texas heat! How [...]
Male Sterility “Heavenly Father, your Word says, ‘You formed my inward parts, I am fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image’. You made me male and you gave us the command to ‘be fruitful, to multiply and to fill the earth.’ I ask you to complete in me what is lacking. I ask for the health of my reproductive [...]
In November of last year my husband and I took a well-needed and deserved break. We visited our dear friends and children on their farm in Idaho. I’ve been privileged to travel many states in the U.S., but this was a first in Idaho, the gem state. I loved it! Especially the town of Boise, [...]
If you live in the Houston, Texas area I’d like to invite you to two upcoming events. Walk of HOPE This Saturday May 18th Registration at 8 a.m., Walk begins at 9 a.m. in Houston at the Bayou City Event Ctr. off of 610 Loop and Hwy. 288 Dancing Upon Barren Land ministry is joining [...]
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