encouragement and inspiration
“Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock at night. . .But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy. . .’” Luke 2: 8&10
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
May you hold your plans and resolves loosely enough that you may flex with the wind of the Spirit.
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
What is truly most important for the day ahead?
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
“But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream…” -Matthew 1:20
How have you experienced the voice and calling of God in your own life? May you sense the nearness of God in this Advent season.
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
“Give us eyes to see your beauty,
ears to hear your call,
hands and feet to enact your love in the world.”
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
When have you said yes to God and experienced great joy?
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
“And Mary said,
‘My soul magnifies the Lord,
and spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant.’” Luke 1:46-47
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
No matter what unfolds, may you hold onto hope for the fulfillment of what the Lord has spoken.
From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
What dream or ideas can you hopefully place before God during Advent?
There is still time to receive Comfort and Joy to guide you through the Advent season. Filled with fresh insight, warmth and opportunities for spiritual nurture, this is a gentle companion for a sacred season.
“In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country…” -Luke 1:39
In this season it is easy to be consumed with a sense of urgency. There is much to be prepared. Today, like Mary, despite your haste, wonder and preparations, may you experience a blessing.
There is still time to receive Comfort and Joy to guide you through the Advent season. Filled with fresh insight, warmth and opportunities for spiritual nurture, this is a gentle companion for a sacred season.
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