“And again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.” – Luke 13:20-21 As a mother of two I find myself wanting to protect my children from the bumps andContinue reading “Comfort: Parable of Yeast”
Author Archives: Gwen Lantz
Joy: Confession
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” -John 3:16 Sometime today light a candle as a symbol of your need for God’s love and mercy. Spend some time reflecting and confessing particular areas in your own walk where you need mercy. It is hard to admit our shortcomings, but admittingContinue reading “Joy: Confession”
Comfort: God’s Love Revisited
Romans 8:31-39 No, in all these things In the washing dishes, folding laundry, rushing out the door, shopping, taxi-ing the kids, the grind of work we are more than victorious in the remembered hug, pink sunrise, holding hands, new ideas, list accomplished, anger dissolved, patience-chosen moments through him who loved us. through it all – Jesus loved us.Continue reading “Comfort: God’s Love Revisited”
Joy: Accepting Our Mortality
“But the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not die’” -Genesis 3:4 Accepting that we are finite human beings in need of God’s grace each day is spiritual discipline that goes against cultural norms. Simplifying our schedules, our possessions, or creating new boundaries in our daily routines can be one way of practicing thisContinue reading “Joy: Accepting Our Mortality”
Lent Comfort: It’s Not Fair
But now you must get rid of all such things: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to theContinue reading “Lent Comfort: It’s Not Fair”
Lent series and our book!
Greetings from my home to yours! This morning is a drippy one in Virginia, as Christmas disappears into in the rear view mirror. However, my Christmas candles linger in the windows to fight back the chilly weather and dark of winter. As the days lengthen and warm up there a signs of spring. My hens, whoContinue reading “Lent series and our book!”
Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 The big idea is that true fun is a combination of play, flow and connection. These three working together create restoration in our lives. As you go about your daily tasks this week, take some time to reflect on the concept ofContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!”
Summer Comfort: Flow
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 I have had jobs where each afternoon I found myself checking the clock. Time drug out and each minute slid slowly by. These were not jobs I looked forward to! When time seems to drag we are often lacking engagement and focus.Continue reading “Summer Comfort: Flow”
Practice of Joy: Connection
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 There are so many ways to connect with others! Some take more time or emotional energy than others, but the possibility to make connections in life remains available to us all. What ways can you experience true fun in your community? JoinContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Connection”
Summer Comfort: Playfulness
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 Have you ever worked on an arts and crafts project with a young child? When little children are left to create on their own they are often unconcerned with the final product. Think of finger paint, glitter and glue! While teachersContinue reading “Summer Comfort: Playfulness”
