Cradled in Hope
- Christian Living
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Women
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
A USA Today bestseller! Real Hope for Your Broken Heart o A safe space to grieve your baby--where tears, questions, and raw emotions are welcomeo Honest encouragement and biblical wisdom from a mom who lost her baby and found healing in Jesuso Gentle guidance through sorrow--from heartbreak to healing, and pain to purposeo Gospel-centered hope for grieving moms after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss A mother's heart is shattered and forever changed when she loses a precious baby. The sorrow runs deep, the questions feel unanswerable, and the emptiness is overwhelming. Cradled in Hope is a Christ-centered book for grieving moms that offers real comfort, biblical truth, and compassionate guidance through the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss. Ashley Opliger, host of the Cradled in Hope podcast, understands this pain intimately. When her daughter, Bridget, was born into Heaven at 24 weeks, Ashley wrestled with sadness, anger, and profound questions about God's goodness. But in the midst of her grief, she uncovered a tender truth: Jesus not only cradles our babies in Heaven--He also holds and heals our broken hearts here on earth. Ashley then founded Bridget's Cradles in her daughter's memory, a national nonprofit that donates knit and crocheted cradles to hospitals in all 50 states to lovingly hold stillborn babies. The ministry now comforts thousands of grieving families through these cradles, support groups, remembrance events, and online hope-filled resources. Through this calling, Ashley has witnessed firsthand how God brings beauty from brokenness and purpose from even the deepest pain. With grace and vulnerability, Ashley guides heartbroken moms on a journey to trust Him to heal their hearts, restore their joy, and use their grief for good. Through raw honesty, heartfelt prayers, and Scripture-based encouragement, Cradled in Hope creates a sacred space for grieving moms to cry, ask why, feel the weight of their sadness, and begin to heal--not alone, but alongside Ashley, the Bridget's Cradles community, and the comforting presence of Jesus. If your arms feel painfully empty, Cradled in Hope will draw you to the embrace of Jesus--and remind you that through faith in Him, you'll spend eternity with your baby in Heaven. As you read this book and walk your healing journey, the Cradled in Hope Guided Journal--a beautiful companion guide also available on Amazon--offers space to write your reflections, process your grief, study Scripture, and draw closer to Jesus.
Endorsements (6)
“Beautifully pointing the hurting heart to the hope of the Gospel, Ashley Opliger’s Cradled in Hope gently (yet powerfully) carries the reader toward the promise of healing Jesus offers and His promised presence in the midst of such a painful season. I experienced my own miscarriages over fifteen years ago, and I still found Ashley’s inspired words deeply moving. Cradled in Hope is a gift to those who are ready to trust Jesus to heal their hearts as He holds their babies in Heaven, and it is a much-needed resource for the body of Christ.”
“Cradled in Hope is a tender, truth-filled guide for every mother who has faced the unbearable sorrow of losing a baby. With deep compassion and unwavering faith, Ashley invites grieving moms into a sacred space where their pain is acknowledged, their babies are remembered, and their hearts are gently led to Jesus. She writes like a trusted friend sitting beside you—listening, understanding, and reminding you that while grief is heavy, hope is always within reach. As someone who has walked the painful road of baby loss, I am profoundly grateful for this book. It is a gift to any mother searching for comfort, a firm foundation of faith, and the promise that she is not alone. Ashley’s words are a light in the darkness, pointing every hurting heart to the One who cradles both us and our babies in His arms.”
“Ashley Opliger meets grieving mothers in the darkness of pregnancy and infant loss and shines the light of hope. She approaches the heartbreaking and traumatic realities of loss with candor while boldly proclaiming Jesus. Cradled in Hope weaves together hurt and healing in a profoundly beautiful way.”
“Cradled in Hope is a compassionate and faith-filled resource for anyone grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Ashley Opliger not only tenderly weaves encouragement and biblical hope into each page, but also provides practical guidance for navigating grief. This book is a comforting companion, reminding readers that even in sorrow, there is hope.”
“Ashley Opliger is the compassionate friend we all need in grief—holding your hand with understanding and care while continually pointing to the unshakable hope we have in Christ. This book is a beautiful biblical companion, filled with truth, comfort, and hope on every page.”
“Cradled in Hope beautifully weaves together the emotional pain of miscarriage and stillbirth with the comforting presence of God. Ashley’s book is a heartfelt reminder that healing and hope are found in His embrace. This tender guide is for anyone seeking peace while they grieve. It is a great joy to know resources, such as this must-read book, exist to care for women.”
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