I often wonder what our interaction would look like if I could sit with Sarah and Abraham (recorded in Genesis) over a cup of coffee, asking them for insight based on their experience with infertility. They would certainly understand the fear, weight, anxiety, and isolation that bears down on modern-day couples. Though Abraham and Sarah are both recognized for their great faith in Scripture, their sin, failures, and shortcomings are also recorded for our growth. I imagine these would be their words of guidance and warning: “Don’t be Motivated by Fear and Impatience” In Old Testament times, if a wife couldn’t bear a child, social custom and ancient legal systems encouraged wives to give … [Read more...]