Prayer for When You and Your Spouse Disagree
A Prayer for When You and Your Spouse Disagreeby Lesli A. Westfall "Gracious God, my quest to have a child had brought conflict into my marriage. I feel as if my spouse and I are divided. .
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How to Respond - For the One Going through Infertility
I'm starting a monthly series of posts for Infertility Etiquette. The word etiquette originated in the mid 18th century from the French, essentially meaning 'ticket'. Back in the day it was a list of ceremonial .
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Guest Post: The Prodigal Daughter
Today's guest post is from my good friend, Beth Forbus. Beth is founder and leader of Sarah's Laughter - Christian Support for Infertility & Child Loss in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She offers "Daily Double Portions", .
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Prayer for Difficult Relationships
Prayer for Difficult Relationshipsby Lesli A. Westfall "Sovereign Lord, this fertility journey is not easy on my relationship with others. Help me to be silent or to watch what I say. Let no unwholesome word come .
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My Thoughts on Unanswered Prayer & Infertility
I’m a Christian, I read my Bible and I pray. I am good person and I do good to others. Why doesn’t God answer my prayer for a baby?” Have you ever thought this? I know .
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Prayer for a Broken Heart
A Prayer for a Broken Heartby Lesli A. Westfall 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 save .
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Guest Post: 5 Scriptures to Survive Infertility
Our guest post today is from Lisa Newton of Amateur Nester blog. In her words, she describes herself as a daughter of Christ trying-to-conceive and hoping to encourage others doing the same. And I must say, .
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Guest Post: A Barren Season is Not a Fruitless Season
At the end of last year I received a very kind email from a pastor asking me to consider reading a manuscript and providing an endorsement for his upcoming book. His name is Matt Appling. .
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Sit Awhile
Waterton Lake National Park . Alberta, Canada . Photo Credit: me ********* Sit Awhileby Lesli Westfall Dear Subscriber / Friends, I find it hard to know where to begin, so I’m beginning with this quote: “I could get out of .
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Morning Prayer
Secondary Infertility "God of abundance, I'm thankful for the one child You have given me but am struggling with guilt for desiring another. Your Word said there is not guilt or condemnation for those who are .
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Fertility Fact Friday - "Hey Doc! How Much is It?"
Fertility Fact Friday______“Hey Doc! how much is it?” As I was in the doctor’s office yesterday awaiting a pelvic ultrasound I was scrolling through Pinterest on my phone. I came across a pin from an article .
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Morning Prayer
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 and my heart to turn upward toward You instead .
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Morning Prayer
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.’ .
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Support Groups Anyone?
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 .
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Tune In!
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 .
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You're Not Just a Peon
Hi everyone! It's Hannah here today. I'm usually over on hannahbunker.com, but I'm also contributing writer here on Dancing Upon Barren Land which you can read all about in this post. Every time I get .
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Time for Choose Joy!
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 .
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Morning Prayer
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 .
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It Hurts - Be Real - Just Smile
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 .
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Support Group Meeting
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 .
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Prayer for Infertility
Fear “Heavenly Father, as I seek You, You said that ‘You would answer me and deliver me from all my fears.’ I praise You that You are with me, that I have no need to feel discouraged or .
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Monday Morning Prayer
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 .
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Fertility Fact Friday
Scrubbing through some old notes I had, I came across this, Waiting Does Not Diminish Us. Even though it's not a particular 'fact' regarding any fertility issues we're facing, I believe we all face the .
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Monday Morning Prayer
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 .
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Support Group Meetings
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 .
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Monday Morning Prayer
Test Results “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 .
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Infertility Support Group Meeting
Christian Infertility Support Group for Women Meets this coming Thursday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. ____ Lakewood Church 3700 Southwest Freeway Houston ____ Open to all women, city-wide who have experienced any form of infertility.
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Denial & Guilt thru Infertility
Last year, our support group, HOPE, Hearts Of Promise & Expectation for Women at Lakewood Church went through a series on ‘Having a Heart of HOPE’. We discussed the common psychological reactions encountered by couples .
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Monday Morning Prayer
I don't know about you, but I am needing direction for my life. I know I recently posted this prayer but believe it is prayer we could pray every day! We all need direction, huh? .
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Monday Morning Prayer
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 .
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Fertility Fact Friday
Thought I'd post this interesting article written this past week on infertility from the Huffington Post. Understandably there needs to be an awareness about infertility in our society and advocates who will speak up for .
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Wide-Eyed Glee
I wrote this as a letter to my friends many years ago. Recently as I was cleaning out some files, I discovered it. Thought I'd share it with you. The content doesn't necessarily deal with .
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Coffee anyone?
Needing someone to talk to about infertility? Would you like to meet others going through what you are going through? If so, I' join with other women from HOPE, Lakewood Church's Infertility Support Group. This Saturday, .
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