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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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: 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.
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!”
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”
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!”
Sneak Peek…
We’re excited to share with you some of Gwen’s reflections from the introduction to Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent as part of our 12 Days of Christmas (in July) celebration! One of my earliest holiday memories is of my family’s annual Christmas Day trip to Pennsylvania from our Virginia home in theContinue reading “Sneak Peek…”
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