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.
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Advent Peace
“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: ReadingsContinue reading “Advent Peace”
Joy: Christmas Prayer
“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.
Advent Reflection
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.
Joy
“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.
Advent Blessing
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.
Hope
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.
Advent Hope
“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. ThereContinue reading “Advent Hope”
Blessing for Waiting
“You transform the ordinaryYou make a way when there seems to be none.And I am waiting. And so may I not only know,But also practice believingWhile I am waiting.” -Sherah-Leigh Gerber excerpt from Comfort and Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent There is still time to receive Comfort and Joy to guide you through theContinue reading “Blessing for Waiting”
Advent is coming…
No matter how you are approaching this Advent season, there is good news. The words of scripture, written long ago, demonstrate again and again that God is at work. God is present. God is always surprising God’s people by moving and making something new. In the midst of a weary world and fragile hope, weContinue reading “Advent is coming…”
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