O Lord, God of my salvation, at night, when I cry out before you,let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry. -Psalm 88:1-2 Fall brings dramatic noticeable changes to the plant life in rural Virginia. Fall is even more dramatic for its reminder that winter is on its way. This seasonContinue reading “Practicing Release – Psalm 88”
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Coming soon…
Life is ever-changing, and we each participate in the ebb and flow of want and fulfillment; the cacophony of busy-ness and the gentle quiet of spaciousness; the quickening of creativity and winds of change. Our seasons of life change and come around again, so much like the seasons of the year. Our newest book isContinue reading “Coming soon…”
Transitions
It has been quiet on our Some Comfort and Joy blog for a while! While it has been quiet here, it isn’t because we haven’t been writing. Sherah-Leigh and I have been busy creating and writing another book. More on that next week! While the seasons are changing outside, we have been going through lotsContinue reading “Transitions”
“Blessing to Love”
from Comfort and Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent (Herald Press, 2025) May we graspimpossiblythe breadth of God’s Love May we be transformedmiraculouslyin the height of God’s Love May we overflowabundantlyfilled with the depth of God’s Love We hope this brings you some comfort and joy! You can spread the joy by liking, commenting andContinue reading ““Blessing to Love””
And the winner is…
Congratulations to Maria, who can choose from this selection of custom mugs that Melinda Yoder of Muddy Creek Ceramics designed for the launch of Unhappy Holidays: Blessings for a Blue Christmas. We are so grateful for our Some Comfort & Joy community. Thank you for your kind comments, likes and shares which help others findContinue reading “And the winner is…”
Blessing (& Giveaway)
Blessing for the dawn* On the wild edge, on the threshold, when you are unsure, longing, and vulnerable may you be held with love In the distress, In the defeat, When you find that you dwell in the dust may you find the hidden place of peace In the long night, in the holding vigil,Continue reading “Blessing (& Giveaway)”
Comfort: The Courage to Seek (Luke 8:48)
“Jesus said, ‘Daughter, you took a risk trusting me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!’” -Luke 8:48 With the setting sun as backdrop, I gathered with my book club. Over brie and chocolate dipped cherries, we shared about what we had read throughout the summer, offering recommendations and adding to ourContinue reading “Comfort: The Courage to Seek (Luke 8:48)”
Joy: Receiving Grace (2 Corinthians 7-9)
“No danger then of walking around high and mighty! At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I did that, and then God told me, ‘My grace is enough; it’s all you need.My strength comes into its own in your weakness.’” –2 Corinthians 7-9, TheContinue reading “Joy: Receiving Grace (2 Corinthians 7-9)”
Comfort: Chaos and Creativity (Genesis 1:4-5)
“God saw that light was good and separated light from dark. God named the light Day, God named the dark Night. It was evening, it was morning—Day One.” -Genesis 1:4-5 From the very beginning of time separation and limits, change and rhythm are part of the design. The opening lines of scripture describe our CreatorContinue reading “Comfort: Chaos and Creativity (Genesis 1:4-5)”
Comfort: Lent Week 3 – Set the world right
“Set the world right;Do what’s best- as above, so below.” Matthew 6:10 (The Message) “So many bad things have been done in the name of God. How do we know we are doing the right thing?” a friend asked during a Bible study. This is such a good question and one that many of us haveContinue reading “Comfort: Lent Week 3 – Set the world right”
