“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” (II Cor. 1:3-4 NIV)

Welcome to Comfort Café, a website offering hope, help, and healing for women facing difficult life challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, recovering from loss, or simply need an encouraging word for the day, we invite you to set aside some time to nourish your soul. My prayer is that the Lord would meet you in a special way today, that you would be reassured of His love, and that you would find new strength and courage to persevere.

If you are seeking prayer support, visit Bible.com Ministries’ Prayer Room, which provides a vibrant online community. Their intercessors consider it a privilege to seek God on your behalf.

LIFE STORIES

Traveling the lonely road of grief and loss is heartbreaking, and Vickie Richey writes poignantly about her experience in The Journey. She possesses a wonderful ability to express herself and is not afraid to be vulnerable.

From Wreck to Riches is how Bridget Gazlay describes herself in a story of how she discovered the Lord’s goodness through severe physical challenges.

Tracey Finney, in Pregnant, Depressed, and God’s Peace, offers encouragement to women suffering from postpartum depression.

HUMOR, HUGS, AND HOPE

With busy schedules, we need wisdom in balancing activity and relaxation. Cyndy Salzmann insists that it’s okay to slow down in Rest is Not a Four-Letter Word.

ARTICLES

Many of you are already fans of Victoria Gaines’ writing. I am happy to introduce her new column titled, The Healing Hearth. In her first article, When Therapy Interferes With Healing, she writes about Sara, a woman struggling with severe depression as a result of childhood abuse. Don’t miss this gripping and insightful story.

Jenni Biegler continues her series, Friendship Deficit Syndrome, Part 2—what we think about impacts our relationships in important ways. Leave your comment on this article.

If you are struggling with the challenge of managing chronic pain, Mary Yerkes offers understanding and valuable tips in Seven Keys to Living Well With Chronic Illness.

For those seeking biblical answers on abortion, Randy Alcorn’s article, Pro-Choice or Anti-Choice? is enlightening. For a virtual treasure trove on the topic, visit his website, Eternal Perspectives Ministry.

Jan Dravecky describes the downward spiral of Wrestling With Worry and explains how to better trust God when overwhelmed by fears. Dave and Jan Dravecky are founders of Outreach of Hope, a ministry to cancer patients and their families.

DEVOTIONALS

As always, Mary Yerkes writes from her heart in Set Free—From Ruins to Restoration. Her advice on rebilding your life is compassionate and insightful.

In Espresso for the Heart, Louise Bergmann DuMont tells the story of a wedding and a Sweet Start.

If lately you’ve been feeling like the proverbial cat hanging by her claws, read Bridget Gazlay’s devotional, Hang On To That Rope.

Ruth Wood writes about the theme of her song, Have Mercy, which is based on Psalm 51. Whether repenting of a “big” sin or struggling with self-righteousness, we all need mercy.

This month we begin weekly publications of devotionals on our blog which is separate from the ezine subscription. To automatically receive a weekly devotional in your inbox, subscribe at www.comfort-cafe.net/blog.

WIN A DOOR PRIZE!!!

Subscribe to our monthly ezine and qualify for our weekly drawings. This month we’re giving away six prizes — Nancy Guthrie’s book, Holding on to Hope, (see www.nancyguthrie.com) and a lovely aromatherapy candle with a peppermint fragrance from www.blessingsofcomfort.com. Blessings of Comfort offers a brand of high quality products that represent a belief in Jesus Christ, encouraging folks to live like the giraffe. A giraffe, you ask? To learn what that means, and to view this adorable animal, see this page.

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LAST MONTH’S DOOR PRIZE WINNERS:
Theresa Hockett, Oregon
Gail Sirmans, Alabama
Robyn Buechner, Tennessee
Amy Hallford, Oklahoma

HEALTH TIP

Readers, I suffered for years from debilitating migraines that would put me to bed for days at a time. This book is the best help I’ve ever come across on the subject, and believe me, I tried everything. What David Buchholz advocates, works. I now live migraine- and headache-free most of the time and do not use medication. My heart goes out to those of you who suffer from such debilitating headaches. Prayers, Ruth

Looking for Writers

Our Help for the Hurting page lists all the topics we hope to address in the future. If you have a story or article that relates to one of these areas, I’d love to hear from you. Review our writer’s guidelines, then send submissions to info@ruthwoodandfriends.com.

Letters to the Editor, click here.

Blessings,

Ruth

P.S. Keep checking out our Help for the Hurting page. New material is added all the time as we continue our research:

Abortion
Abuse (Child Survivor)
Abuse (Domestic)
Adoption
Adultery
Aging
Alcoholism
Anger
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Assault/Rape
Astrology/New Age
Betrayal (Non-sexual)
Cancer
Care-giving
Children (Prodigals)
Children (Special Needs)
Chronic Fatigue
Crisis Pregnancy
Depression
Disabilities
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Empty Nest
Family
Fibromyalgia
Friendships
Gambling
Grief (Losing a Child)
Grief (Suicide)
Grief
Homosexuality
Hospice
Illness/Injury
Incarcerated Loved One
Infertility
Marriage
Menopause/Perimenopause
Migraines
Miscellaneous
Moving/Transitions
Overweight
PMS/PMDD
Self-Harm
Self-Image
Sexual Addiction
Singleness
Single Parenting
Stress