Infertility
6 Barren Women of the Bible: Sarah
There are at least 6 stories of barren women in the Bible. This is the first in a series where I review what key takeaways we can learn from other barren women and from God.
Infertility
Chosen, Not Punished
We can very easily equate blessings with a sign of God’s favour and difficulties as a sign of his displeasure. When I was praying about this last weekend a friend said, “Helen, you’re chosen, not punished. Whatever my purpose is God has chosen me and he is with me every step of the way, and I am grateful for that.
Faith
Hope Deferred
Proverbs 13:12 says that hope deferred makes the heart sick. So should we stop hoping? How should we react when our hopes are deferred, or when we face disappointment time and time again? Here are my reflections.
Infertility
Living the Dream
When I was younger, I used to dream I would have a large family, just like some extended relatives or people that I knew in my life. Even though I saw these lives from the outside looking in, I thought that this was idyllic. After I met the lady who Read more…
Birthday Milestones
Turning 40 I have not been looking forward to my birthday this year. If I’m honest it’s been a shadow hanging over me for the past few years as I’ve got ever closer to the big 4-0. It doesn’t matter how many times I have told myself, or others have Read more…
Faith
My Mouth Will Speak In Praise
I was searching for a completely different passage entirely, but when I read this psalm I knew this what was I needed to hear. Sometimes God works like that. Here are my reflections on Psalm 145. As you take time to read the words of the psalm, I hope that Read more…
Crushed Hope
Something deep within me believed that this would be the month. I can’t explain why, but it just felt like that. Then, when I was driving, I saw the most beautiful complete rainbow over the valley. It felt like God was confirming my feeling, reminding me of the promise of Read more…
Faith
Trust & Hope
Why do I believe I’ll be a Mum? Faith is a strange thing. It’s not rational. You can strongly believe and doubt at the same time. Or at least I can! So when I say I have faith that we will have children, that doesn’t mean I’m not plagued by Read more…
Joy in Trials?
Listening to God Do you ever wonder if God actually speaks to us? (If you don’t believe in God then I guess I know your answer, but can I ask you to come with me on this one, just for a little while?) I prayed A LOT when we knew Read more…
