One part of experiencing beauty is slowing down and engaging with the world around us. I have found connecting with all five senses in a conscientious and thoughtful way helps to slow me down and draws me closer to God. Perhaps the same can work for you. Find a spot where you can relax. SlowlyContinue reading “Joy: Beauty in Creation”
Author Archives: Gwen Lantz
New Series on Beauty & Creativity Starts Next Week
The seasons are changing as we flip the calendar pages and make our way forward toward Advent 2024. Before we arrive in the Christmas season there are weeks left in what is referred to in the church calendar as ordinary time. I love that name – ordinary time. It is what makes up most ofContinue reading “New Series on Beauty & Creativity Starts Next Week”
Last chance for the Pre-order give away!
Comfort & Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent official release date is tomorrow September 3rd. So if you would like to receive our preorder bonus today’s the day to order! Just send us an email* with your order number and the name of the retailer to some.comfortandjoy@gmail.com and you will receive an email in replyContinue reading “Last chance for the Pre-order give away!”
Book Launch…and you’re invited!
If you happen to be in the Harrisonburg, VA or Kidron, OH area at the beginning of September we’d love for you to join the party. In celebration of our book’s release, Sherah-Leigh and I are each hosting a book birthday party. You are invited to drop in and help us mark this occasion. OurContinue reading “Book Launch…and you’re invited!”
Book box reminder!
Last call to register to win our book box give away! Please fill out in the information below by midnight on Saturday August 24th and you’ll be entered to win a book box containing: 1 copy of Comfort & Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent (signed by the authors) 1 pen and 1 pen clipContinue reading “Book box reminder!”
Book box give away -Thank you!
As another way to say thanks to you – all our readers – and just because it is so much fun to win stuff, we are celebrating the September 3rd release of our book with a book box give away (We are giving away two boxes, there will be two winners). Just fill out theContinue reading “Book box give away -Thank you!”
Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent
Filled with reflections, poetry, blessings, practices and recipes Comfort & Joy is a wonderful resource for those wanting to engage the Christmas season with intention. As part of our 12 Days of Christmas celebration, we are delighted to share with you a preorder bonus created in collaboration with and offered by our publisher, Herald Press.Continue reading “Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent”
Joy: Imagine Healing for a Friend
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.’’‘ -Luke 5:20 Do you have a friend who is sick or troubled? Take some time today to pray for them. As you pray, imagine complete healing for them or their situation. Pray for God’s wholeness and reconciliation in your friend’s circumstance. IfContinue reading “Joy: Imagine Healing for a Friend”
Comfort: Jesus Taught Friendship
When she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary and told her privately, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” And when she heard it, she got up quickly and went to him. – John 11:28-29 How wonderful to have Jesus’ friendship with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus recorded inContinue reading “Comfort: Jesus Taught Friendship”
Comfort & Joy: Readings & Practice for Advent
Thank you, thank you for all your preorders! Thank you for participating in our 12 Days of Christmas celebration earlier this month. We look forward celebrating Advent with you in November and December! Filled with reflections, poetry, blessings, practices and recipes Comfort & Joy is a wonderful resource for those wanting to engage the ChristmasContinue reading “Comfort & Joy: Readings & Practice for Advent”
