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Speak to Us!!

Worship Wednesday is here! How's your week going? Would a word of God change your answer to that question?

Let's take a few minutes today to lift our voices to our God who hears AND speaks. Speak to us, Lord! 

It's National Infertility Awareness Week, and you may be a little discouraged by this point. There are lots of sad stories being shared, there is a lot of negativity, there is a ton of anger in the ttc community. I don't see much hope.

But when we are surrounded by darkness, the best thing in the world is hearing His voice. He makes the darkness tremble and He silences fear. If you relate even a tiny bit, listen below and WORSHIP!

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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t bring you joy. Enjoy the loved ones around you and focus on who God says you are and what He says about you. Take a peak into the kingdom realm and what He is doing! You are strong and you will get through this. For those mammas who have lost babies. I am praying for you! That this weekend would be another step in your healing process!!
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!! So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you! Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you! I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
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I'm so excited to introduce you to my amazing mom, Pam Grosse. I'm so thankful to her for sharing her heart during National Infertility Awareness Week. If you're going through infertility or loss and your family just doesn't seem to understand... send this to them. It's a great way to get a conversation started! Chances are they WANT to be there for you, they just may not know how!! And most likely, they don't have any idea how you feel or how hard this is!! I'll be following up this post soon with a list of ways to support family members going through delayed fertility.

Written by: Pam Grosse

I have never experienced the excruciating loss of an infant or child, or had a miscarriage, or spent years of waiting, hoping, and praying that I would become pregnant.  Nor have I dealt with the stress that can manifest in a marriage when any of these things have occurred.  But, I am the mother of someone who has endured several miscarriages, has spent hours in doctors’ offices, waited and waited and waited for months to conceive only to receive disappointing news, and probably cried buckets of tears.  Sadly, most young women or couples in that position feel very alone and frustrated – and many get depressed.  What is even sadder is that the people around them don’t even know how that person is feeling.  Not even family.  Not even Mom.  That is why I am so thrilled to see I Am Fruitful reaching so many lives and helping so many to heal and have hope.

Lauren & Pam

When my daughter, Lauren Bourne, and her husband, Billy, started I Am Fruitful I was so happy to know that even though they had already had one baby and another would soon be on the way, they wanted to reach out to couples like themselves who were going through similar situations.  There just wasn’t much out there for them when they were going through a tough time, so before they even received their first miracle, God began speaking to them to begin their ministry to women and couples who were going through similar situations or even worse.

As Lauren’s ministry began taking shape I began to realize just how much my daughter hadn’t been able to share with me and how much pain she and Billy had experienced.  Even though Lauren and Billy have a solid marriage with God at the center, they suffered heartache that people who are not in their situation will ever understand.  I thought that because I had such a great son-in-law, he would be there for Lauren and she would be there for him, and I just needed to let them be alone.  Time would heal their wounds. Besides, her dad and I lived 4 ½ hours away, so I would just pray and trust God to answer.  Sadly, they felt very alone with little support.  They were experiencing deep pain and hopelessness and very few people knew what they were going through or how to help.  I believe that most family members or friends who have never gone through a long season of waiting to get pregnant, suffered miscarriage, or even worse – the loss of an infant, will ever fully comprehend what someone going through any of those events truly feels.

Fast forward to two precious gifts (my grandchildren) from God and a ministry that is reaching out to couples who are hurting – just like Lauren and Billy were hurting.  And it all comes down to them surrendering their hearts completely to their heavenly Father, believing that His word to us is true, that His ways and thoughts are much higher than ours, and His plans for His children are  great – to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).  Now, there is a wonderful place to connect with others who are trying to conceive or have suffered an immeasurable loss – a safe place where they can share from the depths of their heart and find resources to help in such a difficult season of grief or waiting.

I now have a much greater understanding of what my children went through with delayed fertility and multiple miscarriages, and I feel honored to be part of the prayer team at I Am Fruitful.  We are here to be a voice to God on behalf of those who are unable to express theirs or for those who need someone to stand with them for their dreams and desires to be met.

“You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!  ”
— John 14:13-14 (NLT)

My heart goes out to every person who writes in, and although I am not connecting with them on a personal basis, I am interceding on their behalf, thanking our faithful heavenly Father for hearing every prayer and for bringing every answer.  I have already heard many happy stories of what God has done in so many lives, and I want to encourage anyone reading this who is going through a difficult time to press into God and let Him take your burden and pain in exchange for His peace, joy, and healing.  

No matter where you are right now, God knows it, He sees it, and He is there to comfort you, strengthen you, and give you hope – even in the midst of what may be a very dark time.  Joy truly does come in the morning, because the Lord’s mercies are new every morning – and He will never leave you alone.  EXPECT His faithfulness in your life!

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  
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— Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

Lauren, here! Can I just tell you how amazing this woman is?? This woman I get to call Mom. The one who drives over 4 hours to babysit. The one who always reminds me it's okay to be a little feisty. The one who has encouraged me over the decades to pursue my dreams. 

She may have downplayed her involvement during our waiting season. She and my dad may not have understood, but they were CONSTANTLY encouraging me, sending me emails, shooting me texts with scripture, calling, asking how I was, reminding me that God is bigger. I'm so grateful to have a supportive and Christ-centered family, and I say we need to make Mom's writing a regular thing around here!

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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m
This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS!
Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’
Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful

Your scars have meaning too

“...Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
— Romans 12:1-2

It is not easy to look at my mess, to look at my scars and my pain, to look at a mangled pile of my heart and scream out "ABBA... FATHER!" But when we do... When we do THAT is when we offer ourselves up as a living sacrifice. THAT is when Jesus can kneel down and say, "Daughter, look at Me. I have scars too. Though the memory is painful to my core, my scars have meaning. My scars have purpose."

He pleads, "Daughter, please! Look at my hands, touch these scars, they at real. I need you to know that your scars have meaning too, your pain has purpose too, and daughter, if you let me, your worst memory can be redeemed just as mine was. The world told me that I was broken too, but look! Look and Me, daughter." 

Article by Hailee Seiwert

Lauren Bourne

Lauren, here! I'm so grateful to Hailee for sharing her heart. Going through life means inevitably having scars. But our scars have great meaning and they contain purpose! God can use them, He can teach us through them, He can remind us with them. And most of all– He can redeem the injury that caused them.

Going through infertility is HARD. But be encouraged that God can redeem this!  

Please share this article to help bring awareness during National Infertility Awareness Week!

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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t bring you joy. Enjoy the loved ones around you and focus on who God says you are and what He says about you. Take a peak into the kingdom realm and what He is doing! You are strong and you will get through this. For those mammas who have lost babies. I am praying for you! That this weekend would be another step in your healing process!!
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!! So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you! Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you! I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t

Listen Up

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I was doing a little research to prepare a few resources for National Infertility Awareness Week, and I became frustrated and a little angry.

Nearly the first link I stumbled upon was fear-inducing. "Listen Up," they say! Then halfway down the page I read:

“If you are over the age of 35, the time of trying to conceive is reduced to 6 months. It is important to see a specialist, or a Reproductive Endocrinologist, or in some cases your OB/Gyn or urologist for a complete fertility work-up and diagnosis.”

So, for the woman who is still looking for Mr. Right, for the woman who is not ready for children, for the woman who is going through a divorce, for the woman who just had her 3rd miscarriage and wants another child, for the woman who knew nothing about infertility before...

She's now terrified. 

Oh no. They say I need to see a specialist. What's a Reproductive Endocrinologist? I need one! They said, "listen up."

Well she's listening now. 

Next there's a Personal Assessment Tool. So I take it. I answer based on what I think the average, healthy woman without children would answer. And I submit my response. Then, I'm told that based on some of my responses, I may want to seek the advice of a fertility specialist. 

Okay... bummer. So now that average healthy woman without kids is freaking out.

And this is my frustration with Infertility Awareness. Yes, I want to make people aware that those who go through this are experiencing a horrible thing. I want people to be aware that most likely a friend or family member is or has gone through this– and how HARD it is. I want people to pay attention. But here's why... because I want them to love on their friends and be compassionate and provide a safe place for the 1-in-8. And I want to give them tools and resources and support so they can impact their friends and family in a meaningful way!

But let's not raise awareness to throw a pity-party or to bread fear in those who weren't fearful in the first place. Let's raise awareness to build hope and to gather a community of people who otherwise would not have know how to support the 1-in-8.

So, I'm absolutely on board for National Infertility Awareness Week. I'm on board 100%. But I'm on board to raise awareness so that we will be the hands and feet of Jesus in a way (and to a group of people) that maybe we weren't yesterday.

I simply won't settle for a watered down NIAW which breeds fear and insecurity.

“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it.”
— 1 Thess 5:11

The enemy is sneaky. And I see what looks like fear breading itself in the #ttc community. Let's be careful together, as a group of Christ-following women, when we raise awareness. Let's be mindful of WHY we're doing it. Let's create an atmosphere for miracles by sharing testimonies of God's faithfulness! When the world is raising awareness for a condition, a problem, a hopeless situation... let's raise awareness for our Healer. Let's raise awareness for our miracle-working Father, for our Provider. Let's raise awareness for our Comforter who walks with us through the darkness. 

Here's my challenge to this gorgeous community of Christian women:

Share something vulnerable this week. Share a fear and then the truth that God is showing you. Share a loss but then how the Lord carried you through it. Share that time when you wandered off from the flock and how your Shepherd led you back. Share about that day God, in His goodness, carried you. Share about the friends who have supported you and the family who has prayed for you and share something uplifting! Remind the ladies who don't know our Savior- that THERE IS HOPE.

So, I'll end this post by reminding you that God loves you!! He deeply cares for you. And if one person in your world is made aware of infertility this week, great. But if not, God is still there. He's good. And He'll be good in your life too.

Let's allow our struggle with infertility to look a little... no... a LOT different from the world's. Let's show them why we keep hoping and WHO we're hoping in.

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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t bring you joy. Enjoy the loved ones around you and focus on who God says you are and what He says about you. Take a peak into the kingdom realm and what He is doing! You are strong and you will get through this. For those mammas who have lost babies. I am praying for you! That this weekend would be another step in your healing process!!
If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m
If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You may be going through a battle with infertility, but we serve a God who still does miracles!! #iamfruitful #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek
This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS!
This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS! That’s what Sarah did, and the same God who was faithful to her will be faithful to you. I encourage you to spend more time this week in His presence than in the presence of Insta. I promise you’ll be better off at the end of the week!! Who’s with me? #iamfruitful
Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’
Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’t imagine going through my fertility journey without the Father!!! #iamfruitful
Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful
Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful
He is risen indeed!!!!!!! Happy Easter!
He is risen indeed!!!!!!! Happy Easter!
The Word is full of promises and He will speak directly to you! What is He saying and will you count Him faithful?! #iamfruitful
The Word is full of promises and He will speak directly to you! What is He saying and will you count Him faithful?! #iamfruitful
God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!! So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you! Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you! I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS! Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’ Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful He is risen indeed!!!!!!! Happy Easter! The Word is full of promises and He will speak directly to you! What is He saying and will you count Him faithful?! #iamfruitful

Let's Worship Together!

It's Worship Wednesday, so let's get our WORSHIP on!

Any Kari Jobe fans in the house?!? I love her! Her new song "The Garden" is so raw and relatable. It reminds me so much of the woman with the issue of bleeding (Luke 8:42-48). Jesus was surrounded people. With her hope high, the woman made her way through the crowds. Maybe like her, you've seen the doctors, you've spent the money, but still nothing has changed. God, let us have a fringe moment right now as we worship, help us to see the garden today.

“In the crowd that day there was a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with hemorrhages. She had spent every penny she had on doctors but not one had been able to help her. She slipped in from behind and touched the edge of Jesus’ robe. At that very moment her hemorrhaging stopped. Jesus said, “Who touched me?”

When no one stepped forward, Peter said, “But Master, we’ve got crowds of people on our hands. Dozens have touched you.”

Jesus insisted, “Someone touched me. I felt power discharging from me.”

When the woman realized that she couldn’t remain hidden, she knelt trembling before him. In front of all the people, she blurted out her story—why she touched him and how at that same moment she was healed.

Jesus said, “Daughter, you took a risk trusting me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!””
— Luke 8:43-48

Kari Jobe "The Garden" 

Official Video for the new Kari Jobe single, "The Garden (Acoustic)" Get it on her new album, The Garden, on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/thegarden?IQid=vevo Stream The Garden on Spotify http://smarturl.it/thegarden.spotify?IQid=vevo Order a physical copy on Amazon: http://smarturl.it/thegarden.amazon?IQid=vevo SUBSCRIBE to Kari's VEVO channel: http://smarturl.it/KJSubscribe Kari on Facebook: https://facebook.com/KariJobe Kari on Instagram: https://instagram.com/karijobe Kari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karijobe Kari on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/karijobe Kari's website: http://karijobe.com/ Music video by Kari Jobe performing The Garden (Acoustic).

Free National Infertility Awareness Week Graphics & Wallpapers!

Did you know that National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is coming up?! Well our team got to work and created free graphics (without our logo!!) for YOU to share as you please leading up to and during NIAW!

Well this is our second year in a row to provide free graphics for the TTC Community! For a TON of ideas on how to bring awareness to infertility, go HERE.

Save these graphics and iPhone wallpapers to your phone and share on social media! 

Free iPhone wallpapers!

Post this one to encourage other ladies to share their stories! And stories can be shared HERE!

God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
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It's Worship Wednesday!

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This song is so dear to my heart. My darkest seasons of life have been marked by lies from the enemy that God is not near to me. Everyone else? Oh yes... Just not me. That is so WRONG! Do you ever feel this way? Let worship be your weapon today. God has NOT forgotten you. He loves you deeply, completely, and constantly. 

I love this song because it reminds us that He doesn't give us pieces of His heart, and He doesn't tease us! So often, miscarriage can feel like a big tease from God. But it's not!! And I know that because He does NOT tease us. 

“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? As bad as you are, you wouldn’t think of such a thing. You’re at least decent to your own children. So don’t you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better?”
— Matthew 7:9-11

Bethel Music "Pieces" 

This is the official lyric video from Bethel Music for "Pieces" off of Amanda Cook's upcoming solo album, "Brave New World." Pre-order the album and get 3 instant song downloads, including "Pieces": http://bit.ly/BNWPreOrder Learn more about the album: http://www.bethelmusic.com/brave-new-world

God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m
This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS!
Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’
Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful

A new story to encourage your heart!

We have a new story up on the site!! I want to remind you WHY we share these stories, or "testimonies," if I may. 

We believe there is immense power in testimony, and we love to share them so that others can be encouraged and filled with hope. 

“The word testimony, in Hebrew, comes from a root word that means ‘do again.’ So every time a testimony is spoken, it comes with it, God’s covenant to repeat the miracle. 

So the reason we share the testimony is because we want to create the atmosphere for the miracle to be duplicated.”

— Bill Johnson

So read this new story that's up on our sight and take it as your own. Receive from it, grow from it, and give God room to repeat the miracle!

Read the story here:

God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t

IDEAS FOR RAISING AWARENESS & GETTING INVOLVED DURING NIAW

National Infertility Awareness Week

April 22-28, 2018

Start thinking NOW about how you want to get involved and raise awareness during NIAW. We hope these ideas inspire you to think outside the box and share your story! No matter where you're at in your infertility (we like to call it "delayed fertility") journey...

YOUR STORY MATTERS

  • Post FREE NIAW GRAPHICS on social media HERE.
  • Share us your testimony HERE if you are on the other side of infertility to help spread hope.
  • Create your own inspirational graphic for NIAW (we love OVER and Word Swag).
  • Share your story on Facebook Live or live on Instagram (YouTube is great too).
  • Host a dinner in your home for all the friends and family who have supported you through infertility. Then blog or post about it on social media.
  • Read and share uplifting stories and testimonies of God's faithfulness through infertility! (This link is a great place to get started!)
  • Email our free devotional for the two-week wait to a friend! Or share it on Facebook!
  • Make a Pinterest Board dedicated to your journey of infertility and share uplifting scriptures, quotes, and resources.
  • Let us know about your infertility blog, vlog, YouTube channel, or organization so we can help spread the word.
  • Want to write for us? Send us an article and we'll give it a look! lauren@iamfruitful.org
  • Ask your library or favorite bookstore to display infertility support books; or ask your church bookstore to have a small sign and dedicate a section of the store to books on healing, miracles, devotionals for women/couples.
  • Submit your prayer need and let our Prayer Team partner with you!
  • Donate HERE today! (Your contribution will help bring hope to couples whose situation feels hopeless. We seek to build faith in Jesus and provide support in meaningful and tangible ways)
  • Invest in your personal growth during this time by buying a new book or devo. Here are a few of my favs while ttc:
  • Sign up for a faith-based women's conference (these are two conferences I'll be attending these upcoming conferences:
  • Give Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage to a friend (or buy one for yourself)! There are 3 pages that are specific to loss, but the rest are uplifting, hope-inspiring scriptures, words, and quotes.
  • Host a creative get-together with friends. Print this free coloring page or  buy adult coloring books.Paint, color, and maybe throw in some wine! Use the night as an opportunity to share your story and invite your friends along this journey with you.
  • Organize a "Walk for Infertility" or small fundraiser in your community (think: walk in the park, garage sale, dinner, etc.)

  • Collab with us! We love working with brands, individuals, ministries, and businesses who are kingdom-focused and share our passions and purposes. To collab fill out your request here (speaking, writing, training, mentoring, events & retreats, guest blogs).

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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m
This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS!
Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’
Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful
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First Ever Worship Wednesday!

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It's Wednesday... Worship Wednesday! And we want to start by reminding you that God is the God of miracles!!!

We are going to start sharing one song every week on Instagram. Our team will choose a different song each week– something that we believe will draw you closer to the Lord as you worship. 

We highly encourage you to give a "sacrifice of praise" as you begin worshiping. 

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
— Hebrews 13:15 ESV

It's not a sacrifice to praise God when life is going perfectly. But He asks us to praise Him continually– not just in the good times. So begin your worship by praising God for simply who He is.

As a community, let's lift up our voices and praise the King of Kings together. In your car, in your kitchen, wherever you are let's take a few minutes to declare that our God is the God of Miracles! 

Jesus Culture "Miracles" 

Jesus Culture presents "Miracles" live from Outcry. New album Let It Echo on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/LetItEcho?IQid=vevo SUBSCRIBE to JesusCultureVEVO: http://smarturl.it/JCVEVOSubscribe Stream/Share on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/LetItEchoSpotify?IQid=vevo See more on: Website: http://jesusculture.com/albums/let-it-echo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jesusculture Twitter: http://twitter.com/jesusculture Instagram: http://instagram.com/jesusculture (P) (C) 2015 Jesus Culture Music, under exclusive license to Sparrow Records

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A new program that will greatly impact lives!

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Long before we started I Am Fruitful, I would pray for ladies who told me they were having trouble getting pregnant. I'd take a gift when I heard of a miscarriage. I would meet for lunch to help ease a nervous friend's mind about IUI. I would send a text and ask how it's going. It was one friend at a time. And although our ministry has grown, my heart remains the same. I deeply desire to support you on this journey to grow your family. 

We have so many requests for support and prayer, and my personal capacity to pray has reached its cap.

Enter our new Prayer Team!!  

We're so blessed to have a team of people ready and willing to come alongside you in prayer. 

 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God--it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].”

‭‭JAMES‬ ‭5:16‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Many issues can arise while dealing with delayed fertility or the loss of a baby- financial strain, marriage issues, health problems, emotional stress, procedures and tests, adoption processes. The list goes on! 

Let us know how we can support you! 

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The Bourne's share about their new book... RELEASING TODAY!

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WATCH BELOW TO HEAR A LITTLE ABOUT THE BOOK,  OUR HEART FOR THIS PROJECT, AND WHAT WE HOPE THIS BOOK WILL ACCOMPLISH.

BIG THANKS TO CHRIS STETSON FOR THE VIDEO.

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A poem from a daddy after miscarriage

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My husband, Billy, wrote this poem after our first miscarriage with our son, Levi.

Miscarriage is HARD for the moms. But it's hard for the dad's too! I hope this blesses a hurting daddy today.

To Levi
by Billy Bourne

There's no direction for my emotion

I'm confused on what to feel...

A hurt without a name 

But, a hurt I can't conceal.

You’ll never see a day begin

A life without a breath

Innocence that knows no sin

My wife's spirit without rest

I'll never recognize your mother

Behind the smiles of your eye

I know you only by your heartbeat

And by your name - Levi

 Your eyes will never open

 Your hands will never hold

 Your lips will never kiss

 Your story never told

You will never say you love me

I'll never see you wed

I'll never make you pancakes

Or carry you to bed

 

 I'll never make you laugh

 I'll never let you win

 I'll never pick you up

 I'll never tuck you in

I'll never hold you in my arms

I'll never hear you cry

I'm blind to see your face

There's no answer to the - why?


So I sat down with the lord

And asked him to help me see

Why he would let this happen

Here's what he said to me:

 

Like a son that I've created

Who never knew me while on earth

Eternal separation from me    

Like your son without his birth


 
They will never know my love

Or who I created them to be

Lost forever and unknown

Their true identity a mystery


But, my grace is SO sufficient

Your broken heart I clearly see

But on the day you see my face

You'll see Levi standing next to me


 
I'll be your voice, I'll be your dad

And I'll love and pray for you

Until the day I see the Father

And the first day I see you

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Little Mountain Momma: The Story Behind Her Pages

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Little Mountain Momma: The Story Behind Her Pages

It was a true battle for me to surrender this part of my heart to the Lord.  I didn’t want His answer to be, “no.” This certainly wasn’t my vision for our family.  What if my vision didn’t line up with God’s?  Would I be able to trust that His heart for me, and for our family was in fact good, even if it looked different than what I had imagined?  

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Joy Comes in the Morning is AVAILABLE TOMORROW for Pre-Order!

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We are so pleased to announce that Joy Comes in the Morning is available for pre-order TOMORROW, March 1st!

Learn more below and click here to get the inside scoop about our adult coloring book for infant loss and miscarriage.

Meet the artists! That's right! We teamed up with artists, friends, moms and dads from across the country who have experienced loss or have a heart for families who go through it. Together, we want to encourage and uplift anyone suffering the loss of a baby- from "chemical pregnancy" to stillbirth or death of an infant. One of my favorite things about this book is that it's a collection of all different styles. Some are artists and designers by trade and some for fun, we have Etsy shop owners, artistic dads, friends who simply believed in this project... and then there are just crafty moms like me and my bestie who wanted to share our hearts through a page or two. It's perfectly imperfect. And each and every page points to hope, to comfort, to Jesus.

If you order March 1st, make sure and use our discount code "JOY20" to receive 20% off!

100% of the profit will go into I Am Fruitful so that we can continue creating programs and resources for this community. 

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Pregnancy Loss Journey Podcast

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I'm so honored to have been interviewed by the lovely Christy of the Pregnancy Loss Journey Podcast.

In this episode I share briefly about our own delayed fertility and miscarriages. Here are a few things we dig into:

  • choosing faith over fear
  • hope in the waiting
  • what do we have faith in?
  • managing emotions
  • accountability
  • redemption for loss

 If you need a little hope in your struggle... have a listen.

Psalm 126:5-6 (NLT)

"Those who plant in tears
    will harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
    but they sing as they return with the harvest."

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Hope Box
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Hope Box
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Please note: We operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

A meaningful gift for every mom after the loss of a baby.

We call this a box of tangible hope. Our heart behind this gift is that she would know she’s not alone. That God sees her. That her friends care and that she WILL get through this.

Each Hope Box includes one:

  • I am Fruitful branded Journal

  • Pair of fuzzy socks

  • Bath Salts

  • Plantable Remembrance Card

  • Oil Roller

  • Set of Prayer Cards

  • A letter with links to free resources and continuing support

Please Note: Colors of product will vary

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Please note: we operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

These shirts runs about a size or 2 too small because they are a tighter woman’s fit. However, the model has hers tied behind her back.

We love Psalms 30:5 “Crying may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning!”

These t-shirts are the perfect reminder that this is a season. And not only that, its a season that will end with shouts of joy!!

These make great gifts for any woman, and especially one going through infertility or baby loss.

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Rainbow Onesie
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Please note: we operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

rain·bow ba·by: /ˈrānˌbō ˈbābē/ A baby born after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or death in infancy.

Whether you have a baby in Heaven and you’re waiting on your rainbow, you’re pregnant or have an infant, or you just love the onesie because it’s ADORABLE… we appreciate your support!

These onesies make great shower gifts for new moms! They’re also a great option if you’re supporting a friend who is trying to conceive!

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Please note: we operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

Designed for mommas who might not be mommas YET or have WAITED and their miracle is finally here.

Maybe she’s waiting and hoping. And things may not be happening like she thought they would. This makes the perfect gift for your friend who is trying to conceive (or buy it for yourself as an act of faith)!

This onesie also makes an AMAZING baby shower gift for any new mom- whether she waited 9 months or 9 years.

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Please note: we operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

Strong women of God go through trials too! But this is our inspiration for this shirt. Strong women are resilient, steadfast, and strong in the Lord. They also bear fruit in every season!!

Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity
Steadfastness: unwavering, firmly fixed in place, determined in purpose. Steadfast women respond with strength when pressed upon

Steadfastness is often translated as patience or the ability to bear up under pressure!

This is what the Word says about fruitfulness in Psalms 1:2-3 (TPT)!!!

“Their pleasure and passion is remaining true to the Word of “I Am,”
    meditating day and night in his true revelation of light.
They will be standing firm like a flourishing tree
    planted by God’s design,
    deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss,
    bearing fruit in every season of their lives.
    They are never dry, never fainting,
    ever blessed, ever prosperous.”

Fruitful Bracelet
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**FREE SHIPPING**

Hand-stamped bracelet in 2 finishes!

Here's our heart behind this bracelet– we want to encourage you in your waiting,  in your yearning, and even in the midst of your loss- to speak life over your womb, over your life, and over your fertility. The first thing God told us to do in His Word was to be fruitful and multiply! That was His original design and intention for us!

Our volunteers hand-stamp these bracelets so that each time you put it on, you remember what God says about you! You are fruitful!

A fruitful bracelet also makes a thoughtful gift for your friend who has just decided to start "trying," for your sister who has been labeled with "unexplained infertility," for your bestie who has just had a miscarriage. Whatever her journey to grow her family looks like- she will be blessed by your thoughtfulness!

Rainbow Earrings
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Please note: we operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!

**FREE SHIPPING**

Here's our heart behind our rainbow earrings– a rainbow baby is a baby born shortly after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or death in infancy. This term is given to these special rainbow babies because a rainbow typically follows a storm, giving us hope of what’s to come.

We want to grieve with you for your loss, encourage you in your waiting, and celebrate with you for your rainbow baby! These are a reminder to speak life over your womb, over your life, and over your fertility.

Our rainbow earrings also make a thoughtful gift for your friend who has just lost through miscarriage or pregnant with her rainbow baby to celebrate God’s goodness. Whatever her journey to grow her family looks like- she will be blessed by your thoughtfulness!


Return Policy

We believe you will love your Rainbow Earrings, but if you're not fully satisfied, we'll issue a full refund if you return them in their original condition.


Shipping

All the Rainbow Earrings will be shipped on Nov 27, please allow 4-6 business days shipping time. 

Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss & Miscarriage
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If you have experienced a miscarriage, still birth, or infant loss- this coloring book is for you!  It also makes a thoughtful gift for a friend going through the devastating loss of a baby. 

This collection of designs forms a beautiful and therapeutic tool for grieving. It provides a creative way to express your grief while meditating on the Word of God and filling your mind with truth.

It is a beautiful collection of over 25 inspiring pages designed by artists from Alaska to Hawaii, from East Coast to West! The pages include a variety of styles, ink drawings, and digital creations. Many of the artists have experienced miscarriage or infant loss, and on the back of each page they share encouragement for the grieving heart.

*Also available on Amazon Prime!

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View fullsize So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
View fullsize Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
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What's Going on at I Am Fruitful

I am so thrilled to share what's ahead for I Am Fruitful, and what we have in store for YOU over the next few weeks. 

Balloon Release Kits for Infant Loss & Miscarriage- Coming TOMORROW!! Set your alarm for 10:30am CST if you want to purchase one! Then head HERE.

Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage- We're sharing the release date in February and will give details about our Book Launch Party which will be in MARCH!

Social Media- We're beginning a new video Series on Facebook (/ifruitful) in February and we'll be starting live videos on INSTAGRAM @i.am.fruitful! 

Infertility in the Bible Series- we'll be wrapping up the complete series over the next few days on Facebook with stories 6 and 7!

Media- 2 NEW Podcast interviews from Jennifer Blossom over at Blossom To Be Fit (LISTEN HERE) and with Christy from Pregnancy Loss Journey (coming February 27). We discuss business, ministry, miscarriage, and infertility. I share about making decisions during infertility on the BlossomToBeFit podcast to check it out and be encouraged in your waiting!

BIG NEWS- We've opened up a giving option on I Am Fruitful HERE (scroll down to see some of the things the Lord has put on our hearts for 2017 and what you'll be investing in when you give). Also, in January we received our approval letter from the IRS as a 501c3 tax-exempt charitable organization!! Almost 9 months of paperwork, $1,000 in fees, attorneys, phone calls, googling, more paperwork... then waiting. And the most amazing praise report is that we received a generous donation that covered EVERY SINGLE PENNY of it. My friends- God provides for anything He asks you to do!! Don't be afraid to step out in faith!!

Personal- We moved our home office! Just to a different room in the house, but the space feels fresh and I feel motivated to step into 2017 with fresh perspective and insight from the Lord! That means new content for YOU!

I Am Fruitful In-Person Group- We start back up Feb 6 here in our home!!

We want you to connect with us and get involved! Click here to find out how!

At I Am Fruitful, we are on a mission to inspire hope in those dealing with infertility, infant loss, and miscarriage. Our goal is to come alongside them as a major source of encouragement during their season of grief and waiting, and we are excited to give you a recap of how the Lord used this ministry in 2016:

  • Reached over 14,000 people through social media and created over 50 new support videos
  • Held 2 semesters of our in-person couples group– impacting 6 couples
  • Completed our application for 501c3 (which was approved this January)
  • Began our first book: Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage
  • Provided meaningful resources including a freedom challenge and a free devo with over 800 downloads
  • Shared on guest blogs and podcasts and held over 15 giveaways totally over $1,000 in donated gifts

Although we are thrilled about what God did in 2016, we are even more excited to ask you to join us in accomplishing our mission for 2017! (GIVE HERE) We are committed to seeing lives changed and hearts turned to the Lord. In addition to continuing with the list above, here a few of the things God has put on our hearts for 2017:

  • Sending impactful support packages when we hear of a family who has lost a baby
  • Serving at women’s events (speaking, hosting, leading, booths)
  • Launching Balloon Release Kits
  • Developing group curriculum for churches and retreat curriculum for weekend intensives
  • We also have plans to continue with our small group, encourage through social media, offer miscarriage support and grow our resource library at www.iamfruitful.org. 
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God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
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Get Involved and GIVE Today!

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I'm so thrilled to announce that we have opened up a GIVING option on our website! Many of you have asked how you can support us, and although there are many ways, now you can support our ministry financially!

I've never been good at asking for money. Whether it was raising support for a mission trip or asking for help for something else. So although this is a huge stretch for me to open our non-profit up for receiving donations, it's not about me! (I mean, get over myself, right?!) When people are asking how and where they can give... it's time to make it possible! This ministry is something God put on our hearts, and we trust that He'll take care of every financial need. If He wants us to begin or expand a new project, we are confident that He will provide for it!! 

I want to share one of the things that the Lord has put on our hearts at I Am Fruitful. We have a dream that anytime we receive news of a miscarriage or infant loss (and it's truly sad how often this happens), we could send a small but meaningful support package in the mail to the grieving mom or couple. We want to let them know that someone cares, that there's a community of people (YOU) that desires to support them, that they are not alone, and that they WILL get through this! Visions of our support package include a signed letter acknowledging their loss, a small gift, scriptures and resources to help get through the difficult time. And if funding becomes available, we'd love to send them Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage!

That's just one of the many ways your financial contribution will support couples in a tangible way! 

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Thank you for giving today! ANY amount is appreciated! I love the wording of Deuteronomy 16:17 in the Message Version, "each man must bring as much as he can manage, giving generously in response to the blessings of God, your God." Each person should give as they are able, and according to what he has to give. Your gift will help to bring hope and healing to families! 

We don't give in order to receive, of course. However, Billy and I (Lauren) pray a special blessing on each and every gift that is given. The Bible says to give and it will be given to you! We pray that your generosity would be blessed 10 times over and that we would be excellent stewards of each financial contribution received. We're dreamers, my friends! We have big dreams of what we can do, and quite honestly, if God wants to bring those dreams to life, the money will never get in the way! So, if you feel led to give, I pray you are blessed immensely! If you want to support or get involved in other ways, this list will get you going in the right direction:

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

  • IDEAS: Send us YOUR ideas! We're open to product ideas as well as ideas for how to serve you and this community. Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
  • VOLUNTEER: Do you have administrative or graphics skills as well as the free time to offer support? We're looking for volunteers to help with day-to-day tasks! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
  • TESTIMONY: Share your testimony for our "Stories" page HERE!
  • CONTENT: We're always open to new content (blog posts, songs, sermons, anything) that might encourage this community! Send it over! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org 
  • COLLABORATE: Have an Etsy Shop, small business, or organization and want to work together? We LOVE collaborating, speaking, and teaching!! Click HERE!
  • RETREATS: We are looking at retreat locations across the U.S. If you have a summer or rental property that you're willing to let us use, please contact us! (Really, you'll be our best friend) Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
  • COLORING BOOK: Coming SOON! If you have a store or business and would like to sell these, let us know! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
  • GIVEAWAYS: Donate a product or service for a Giveaway! We'd be honored to facilitate this! Click HERE!

Thanks again for supporting us financially and getting involved!

*If you are giving an amount larger than $100 please email lauren@iamfruitful.org for instructions on how to give.

Give today!

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View fullsize God is so good! He hasn’t run out of miracles!!
View fullsize So many of you have become dads since we began this ministry! Happy Father’s Day to you!! And for those still waiting… we continue to pray for you!
View fullsize Today we remember and are grateful to those who have served and given their lives. And to every family who has lost a loved one, we honor you and pray for you!
View fullsize I know this weekend can be so hard for thousands of future mamas. You’ve been waiting and waiting and things don’t necessarily look good in the natural. I encourage you to stop scrolling this weekend. Get off social if it doesn’t
View fullsize If you need encouragement today that God still does miracles, go read Psalms 111 (I love the Passion Translation). Every miracle demonstrates his eternal perfection. His miracles leave people astonished. His word proves trustworthy and true! You m
View fullsize This week of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek can be so challenging for many! Instead of tapping into what people have to say, into raising awareness for an issue, into sad stories and advice etc… I encourage you to TAP INTO HIS FAITHFULNESS!
View fullsize Like every year, we seek to draw attention to our Healer, to the One who provides, to our problem-solver and Shepherd. Infertility is hard, we don’t deny it! But who is grateful for the hope we have that the world doesn’t?? I can’
View fullsize Don’t stop believing that He will do what He said!!! #iamfruitful
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thoughts from a father on miscarriage

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I'm so blessed to have a husband who not only supports me in the things I pursue, but who participates with me. Although you may hear more out of me, He's been actively working right alongside me in this ministry from the beginning. He loves the I Am Fruitful Community, he's constantly showing me a new perspective, and his heart for men and couples is inspiring. 

We experienced 3 miscarriages throughout our delayed fertility, and this is one life-changing thing that the Lord showed my husband as we battled with loneliness, difficult questions, and anger towards God. Now, from Billy...

"I Know How You Feel" - God

If you're like me– you may have read this with a slightly sarcastic tone, or maybe you know it is SUPPOSED to be true but you haven't yet unlocked the mystery of truth that seems to be alluding your thoughts. 

I remember how angry I was when I was digging into the injustice of our 2nd miscarriage.  

I remember sitting down (the way I had historically approached prayer) and taking out the checklist of thoughts I had to build my case against the so called 'goodness' of God. 

Somehow deep down I wanted to be corrected. I wanted to have my perspective change the way He had shown me so many times before. Maybe because my anger blinded me or maybe because I was experiencing emotions on a level I hadn't experienced before, or both; I went in and out of those conversations without an answer and without a response that seemed to help me understand or bring me peace.

At the time I had all but given up trying to understand the how and why of miscarriage...  I had seemingly moved on and chalked it up as "something I just won't understand until I get to heaven," and that's when completely randomly– God downloaded this...

It started with an intense emotion of empathy–  as if I felt and connected with God before I understood fully what He was going to unpack. Then I stumbled onto this scripture.

“Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you.”
— Jeremiah 1:5

Then God hit me with this–  "I've had billions of miscarriages."

Wait...  huh???

The idea began to unfold...  He showed me that every time one of His children is born, they have the choice throughout their life of whether to spend eternity with their Father.  They have a choice to spend their life pursuing a relationship with Him or not. When they choose not to, they will be apart from Him for all of eternity. 

He loses them, but they aren't forgotten. 

We think of this verse, talking about the point of conception and even before it, that God the Father had us in mind. He knew us. And so, He also knows our children, even though we never will on this earth. Our children will be apart from us through our time on this earth, but we serve a Father who redeems. His perfect design unites us forever with not only our earthly children, but the children we haven't known.

God can change our perspective in a moment. I want to encourage you to pursue a conversation with Him in faith– that He is good, He understands, and He wants to comfort you...  

He knows how you feel...

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