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””
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“Grace and Peace to You”
from Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent (Herald Press, 2025) In Matthew 1, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream. Most likely Joseph did not have access to written scriptures. He wasn’t part of a culture where the wonders of dreaming were explained through psychology. God used an avenue to communicate thatContinue reading ““Grace and Peace to You””
“Welcoming Joy”
from Comfort & Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent (Herald Press, 2024) Children bring a special wonder and delight to Christmas endeavors, especially to creative projects. There’s plenty we can learn from their carefree, experiential attitudes. When my now-grown son was a preschooler, I dreaded going into any store with TVs, computers, or any applianceContinue reading ““Welcoming Joy””
Blessing
Christ, Emmanuel, God with us in a body…be working, walking, turning me, Lord, on my way to you. Amen. From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
Emmanuel
“Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” -Luke 2:19 As you reflect on the experiences of your Christmas celebration, may you treasure and ponder all that has been stirred. From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
Advent Reflection
What is true about God’s love for me? From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
Advent Blessing
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.
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”
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.
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.
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