Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (I Peter 5:6-7)

There is an important connection between humility and trusting God—these two qualities go hand in hand. In humbling ourselves before God we are saying that we submit to His dealings with us, that we accept our circumstances. How encouraging that the Lord promises to lift us up in His time. It gives hope for brighter days ahead. Nor do we have to carry our burdens alone; He’ll take them. Best of all, He assures you and me that He cares. He truly cares…

Welcome to Comfort Cafe, an ezine and resource center offering hope, help and healing for women.

Ruth’s Blog

Comfort Cafe’s editor, Ruth Wood, brings a personal connection to the site through her blog. Her latest posts are: God With Us, The Last Frontier. See Ruth’s Blog.

Photography Blog

Deb Allen is the author of Creation Speaks—short devotionals illustrated by beautiful photos she’s taken of nature. Enjoy her latest posts at www.heartscribeforhim.com/CreationSpeaks1.htm.

Coffee Shop Concert—Karen Fisher

Karen’s soul-stirring lyrics and catchy melodies easily connect her to a wide range of listeners. She has performed everywhere from large outdoor festivals and church concerts to more intimate settings where she shares her stories and songs at various women’s events.

Life Stories

I did not want to terminate my pregnancy, I fought it. I hit a brick wall when I screamed, “I want to keep my child!” My parents and boyfriend convinced me that there was no alternative. I finally believed that I had no choice. See Healing From Abortion, by Mimi Marie

…I did not enjoy motherhood until recently. In fact, I had many days when I wanted to run away. As much as I loved my daughter, I felt burdened both by her demands and my inadequacies. I’m not certain how to measure the role PPD played in my drama, but it was significant. See My Journey Through Postpartum Depression—Vol. 3, by Angela Nazworth

Articles

I don’t think there is an adult that hasn’t had to deal with this all too common issue, “Un-forgiveness.” See Dealing With Unforgiveness and Bitterness, by Filoiann Wiedenhoff

Devotionals

Time to leave summer fun and head back to classes. What about those of us who have long been out of school? We may not go to classes but, in a sense, we are still students. We still need to learn new things and challenge ourselves. See Back to School, by Sue Winchester

I wanted to make a good first impression, but my life had been consumed with making good impressions. That’s why I scheduled the counseling appointment in the first place. I’d been living a lie for so many years, and I desperately wanted to break free. See Good Days Ahead, by Daphne Eilein Landers

It was the kind of jazz where drums snare saxophones, trumpets exchange musical repartee with pianos, and electric guitars frenzy through winding riffs screaming right back to where they started…I sometimes wonder about the music of heaven… See Music Cafe, by Phyllis Nissila

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 your material to submissions@comfort-cafe.net.