Fall Comfort: Cry for Help (Psalm 116: 1 & 12-13)

Scroll to the bottom for a link to listen to this post on our Some Comfort and Joy podcast! “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.How can I repay the Lordfor all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call onContinue reading “Fall Comfort: Cry for Help (Psalm 116: 1 & 12-13)”

Comfort: Sisters in solidarity (John 11:21)

“‘Lord,’ Martha said to Jesus, ‘if you had been here, my brother would not have died.  But I know even now God will give you whatever you ask.’” John 11:21 NIV Mary and Martha were sisters who lived in the same house.  They worked side by side each day completing a myriad of tasks.  TheContinue reading “Comfort: Sisters in solidarity (John 11:21)”

Reflection of Joy: Deep breathing

I often find the everyday small things the hardest to maintain.  The big projects and important things, the things I feel passionate about, are easier to accomplish with a joyful heart.  The dishes, reminding my children without losing patience, weeding, and vacuuming I do with less happiness. It has been helpful to find small, repetitiveContinue reading “Reflection of Joy: Deep breathing”

Comfort: Hagar, seen by God (Genesis 16:13)

“She answered God by name, praying to the God who spoke to her, ‘You’re the God who sees me!’” Genesis 16:13 The Message Each of us has beautiful qualities, just like all women throughout time. And we each have those ugly moments, character flaws, and circumstances beyond our control, that raise their heads. Not unlikeContinue reading “Comfort: Hagar, seen by God (Genesis 16:13)”