As we wait for a precious child to join our family, we can wait in hope and dependence on the God who draws near to us.

In the darkness of depression, our Savior—the “dawn from on high”—stands ready to minister his light and life to our weary souls.

When loss and grief intersect with our motherhood, we have the privilege of showing our kids that Jesus “is the safest and surest place to run.”

When we or our kids face nightmares in the dark, we can remember the gospel by turning these scary stories into glorious tales of triumph.

We can use a myriad of tangible objects, experiences, and family rhythms to pass along to our kids the stories of God’s work in our lives—even from before they were born.

When Mother’s Day is a painful reminder of loss, we can trust God to help us walk the tension of “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Cor. 6:10).

When we can’t see the way forward, God’s record of deliverance for his people gives us a pattern to trace and to trust.

When sadness begins to lead us away from the safety and goodness of God’s presence instead of to it, that can be a red flag pointing us to seek deeper help.

When we feel the inadequacy of being the only one raising our kids, we cling to the only One strong enough to supply our needs—our faithful heavenly Father.

God’s gifts of grace are often hidden in the most unexpected places—even amidst our suffering and sorrows.

No matter what he calls us to walk through, God is trustworthy and good, and so we can trade our fears for faith.

Jesus can use the darkness of grief—even the loss of a precious child—to reveal deeper depths of his character and love for us.