We often hear about the very real woes of women who cannot get pregnant. But what do men go through when they and their wives are denied the gift of a child? In this story, a man gives insight into his emotions and the surprising positives God brought out of their childlessness.
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The Tender Place in Childless Families
It’s not a sin to be a family of two. by Dianne E. Butts “Did that question bother you?” Debbie asked. We were studying the biblical story of Hannah, a married woman who for a long time couldn’t conceive. We discussed how she might have taught her toddler, Samuel, about God before leaving him…
Read moreTips for Helping Infertile Couples
Do’s and don’ts on a difficult subject. by Marlo Schalesky Infertile couples are everywhere — in our churches, small groups, families, and neighborhoods. In fact, one out of every six couples in America experience infertility. And despite their polite smiles, these couples are often hurting — filled with longing, pain, and questions that have…
Read moreIf God Really Loved Me . . .
When we don’t understand God’s ways. by Marlo Schalesky “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. . . .” It’s such a simple song. I learned it as a child and sang it probably a thousand times. I never thought to doubt it, until a few short years ago….
Read moreChildless on Mother’s Day
by Marlo M. Schalesky This was the day I dreaded most of the year. I almost stayed home. I almost pleaded sickness. I almost rolled over in bed and pulled the covers over my head in tight denial. But I didn’t. Now, though, I wished I had. With trembling hands, I clutched my Bible…
Read moreDreams That Grow Bigger After They’re Broken
by Mary Dunham She had nothing that was exclusively hers. She shared her husband with another woman: his name, his love, his bed. She had no children of her own to keep her company during the long nights when he was with her, no one to take her side during the days of sizzling…
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