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Presence
Romans 12:15 that says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Another Bible version says, “weep with those who weep” (NKJV). One of the greatest gifts to others who are suffering is to pay forward to them the gift of presence – in other words, personally “grieve with those who grieve.” God’s…
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The Story of Kairos Eight25
Kairos Eight25 is a Christian support ministry for women who are experiencing or have experienced infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss. The ministry began as the result of intentional prayer among several women at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church/Williamsburg, VA in the summer of 2019. Prayers continued monthly via Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic and God then…
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Unanswered Yet
Miss Ophelia G. Browning wrote a hymn called “Unanswered Yet” in 1879. Maybe this part will resonate with you: “Unanswered yet? Faith cannot be unanswered, Her feet are firmly planted on the Rock; Amid the wildest storms she stands undaunted, Nor quails before the loudest thunder shock. She knows Omnipotence has heard her prayer, And…
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December Sky Lessons
Appreciating God’s perfect timing (“Kairos” Greek for “right time,”season,” or “opportunity”) is never easier than when seen in hindsight. Especially if we see a good result from God’s perspective rather than ours. While we walk by faith and not by sight, we do it rather haltingly and often in a swirl of doubts. If we…
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The God Who is Near
In our heads, the Truth we often need to replay is that God did reach down to us through actual incarnation – in and through His Son Jesus Christ. He is accessible. He is near. This is the Gospel. We need to not only replay this, but know this, and experience this. We daily wrestle…
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Barrenness in Genesis
I found a resource that is so helpful in understanding God’s grace in the midst of the suffering of women. I think this is helpful is because it provides biblical insight into why the suffering of barrenness is such a lonely and painful road for women, even from the beginning of human history. https:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632?i=1000526154605 (you…
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Haven is God’s Promise
In spite of any personal loss that is painful, trusting God carries a promise of haven. The still waters. The peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 18:2 says, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my…
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Expectancy
Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about we do not see.” Faith is undoubtedly a gift of God. And expectancy is the fruit of growing confidence in God and His purposes. We must continually ask ourselves, “Is God good?” And long to find the answer to be…
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600 Miles
Perseverance sometimes means walking a very long distance and not giving up. Imagine 600 miles. This is the distance Abraham’s servant had to prayerfully travel to find a non-Canaanite wife for Isaac (Genesis 24). It is also the distance that Jacob traveled to meet his messy future as the Patriarch of the Israelites. On this…
