Thank you for following along with our series on Friendship. We hope that it brought you some comfort and joy in this season. Next month we will be starting a new series focused around beauty. Using a variety of scripture passages, we have reflections and practices that will tune your attention towards the gifts ofContinue reading “Thank you!”
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A Blessing for Friendship
Life is hard but Blessed are the friends who share in your joy and sit with you in pain Blessed are the friends who carry you and hold onto hope Blessed are the friends who believe the best about you and wish the best for you May you be blessed to be and to beContinue reading “A Blessing for Friendship”
Comfort: Faithful Friends
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.’’‘ -Luke 5:20 Tucked amidst the account of Jesus’ calling of the disciples are a few stories of healing. Likely the intention of the writer was to illustrate the unique and impressive power that Jesus possessed. Yet within a theologically dense passage aboutContinue reading “Comfort: Faithful Friends”
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. It’s humbling and honoring to know others are finding meaning and encouragement through our labor of love. We’re eager to hear how you, our faithful Some Comfort and Joy community,Continue reading “Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent”
Joy: Grief & Gratitude
“…many had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home.” -John 11:19-20 “Ask someone what they are most grateful for, and they will tell you a story about one of the worst things that hasContinue reading “Joy: Grief & Gratitude”
Joy: The Practice of Holding Space
“Now when Job’s three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his home…” -Job 2:11 Nearly everyone can list unhelpful comments they received in grocery store aisles and school pick up lines in the wake of tragedy. Many of us have attempted a note ofContinue reading “Joy: The Practice of Holding Space”
Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent
Our first book releases this fall, and to celebrate we’re thinking about Christmas in July! Filled with reflections, poetry, blessings, practices and recipes Comfort & Joy is a wonderful resource for those wanting to engage the Christmas season with intention.
Comfort: Radical Release
“When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.” -Ruth 1:18 Motherhood is a fraught endeavor. Whether you long to be a mother, have a strained or enmeshed relationship with your own mother, have gained a mother-in-law or become a mother-in-law, our culture is quick to pointContinue reading “Comfort: Radical Release”
5 Star Read
Early reviews are in, and our forthcoming Advent book is getting five star reviews! “Are you looking for a devotional to get you into the spirit of Christmas while keeping your heart and mind on the ways of Christ? Then this is your book! This was a great read that was so encouraging to meContinue reading “5 Star Read”
(Iced) Peppermint Mocha
Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent includes a variety of writings and prompts to guide you through the Christmas season. One of the special features of our book is a variety of recipes. Drawn from our stories and reflections, we share family favorites along with recipes we’ve created that highlight the scents andContinue reading “(Iced) Peppermint Mocha”
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