My children are mostly past the stage of birthday parties with themed invitations. But I remember receiving many colorful invites in school folders and via email when they were younger. These varied birthday invitations were exuberant calls to spend a couple hours, usually on a Saturday, helping a very loved little one celebrate another year. Continue reading “Invitation to Lent”
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Counterbalance: The Comfort of Transcending Self
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.” –Phillipians 2:3 I can still see myself standing at the island in the church kitchen saying, “And what are you contributing to retreat?” or something equally awful. I was in my 20’s and working full time at anContinue reading “Counterbalance: The Comfort of Transcending Self”
Counterbalance: The Comfort of Embodiment
God formed Man and Woman* out of dirt from the ground and blew into their* nostrils the breath of life. The Man and Woman* came alive—living souls! -Genesis 2:7 (The Message) *my own addition Between the snowy winter weather that drives us indoors (if you live in some parts of North America) and our allContinue reading “Counterbalance: The Comfort of Embodiment”
Counterbalance: The Joy of Shared Sacredness
“The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering…” -Luke 3:15 Last fall, several women from my church invited me to a women’s retreat. Four of us shared a hotel room to cut down on cost. Being all in the nearly 50 something category we shared peri-menopause stories and laughed (and sometimes got a littleContinue reading “Counterbalance: The Joy of Shared Sacredness”
Thank you!
Thank you to our reading community! We are so completely humbled and thankful to have each of you reading along. We hope you had an opportunity to reflect and embrace some ordinary yet holy moments with us during this Advent and Christmas season. We’ll have another series coming your way soon! Don’t miss our newContinue reading “Thank you!”
Reflection
What would it mean for me to make peace with the reality that our earthly time has limits? From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
Blessing to Love
“May we overflow abundantly filled with the depth of God’s Love.” -excerpt from Comfort and Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings & Practices for Advent, available now from your favorite book retailer.
Love
“Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock at night. . .But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy. . .’” Luke 2: 8&10 From our new book Comfort and Joy: Readings &Continue reading “Love”
Reflection for Peace
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.
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”
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