“They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” Job 2:13 NRSV The ability to be present with ourselves and with others can be a difficult skill to develop. Not only is the outside noiseContinue reading “Comfort: Listening with Kindness”
Author Archives: Gwen Lantz
Joy: Releasing Our Control
“When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.” -Ruth 1:18 Radical acceptance is the spiritual discipline of “letting go and letting God”. Acceptance empowers those around you, whether they are friends or family, and acknowledges your own humanity. As with all disciplines it doesn’t just happenContinue reading “Joy: Releasing Our Control”
12th Day of Christmas in July & the Preorder Bonus!
Did you know making a preorder on Amazon for your favorite author’s new book is a little like leaving a nice tip for your favorite coffee barista? When you preorder a book on Amazon it helps that book move up in Amazon’s search results. So, for example, if you preorder Comfort and Joy: Readings andContinue reading “12th Day of Christmas in July & the Preorder Bonus!”
Friendship Series for July!
The lyrics from a song about God’s faithfulness danced through my mind as I prepared with Sherah-Leigh to share our new series on friendship. Meaningful friendships through different stages of my life have been one way that I have experienced God’s goodness and faithfulness. Healthy friendships are a gift from God and can also beContinue reading “Friendship Series for July!”
Breath Prayer for Summer
. . . and also a breath prayer for Christmas in July! Preorder your copy today, and follow along for gifts and surprises as part of our 12 Days of Christmas (in July) celebration!
Pause for Reflection
One of the elements each week in our book Comfort and Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent, is a chance to pause and reflect. Our lives can be busy and it’s easy to get caught up in the swirl of events. For some of us summer offers a slower pace, for others our schedules marchContinue reading “Pause for Reflection”
Don’t take our word for it!
Sherah-Leigh and I are excited about our book release on September 3rd, but you don’t have to take our word for it! “Comfort & Joy is the perfect Advent devotional for busy parents who yearn to experience anew the wonder and joy of Christmas. Through a weekly rhythm of reflections and questions, practices and prayers,Continue reading “Don’t take our word for it!”
Feeling Nostalgic for Christmas?
Christmas morning is a favorite time at our house. We hang out in our PJ’s, open gifts, and eat a Christmas breakfast together. I enjoy being with my family without needing to rush off to deliver my son to school or myself to work, and the excitement of opening the long anticipated presents under theContinue reading “Feeling Nostalgic for Christmas?”
Picture Christmas in July!
To celebrate day three of Christmas in July, click on the comments link below and share a favorite summer picture of your own. I’ll go first. I love celebrating summer by taking some time at the lake! Those are my toes pictured – after a ride on an innertube, of course. Ahhhhh, summer. If ChristmasContinue reading “Picture Christmas in July!”
Joy: Maundy Thursday
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods.His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords:His love endures forever. – Psalm 136:1-3 Mix together Jesus’ commandment to love one another, the last supper, and Passover and you have some sense of MaundyContinue reading “Joy: Maundy Thursday”
