I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. (Psalm 31:7)

Just knowing there’s someone who understands when we’re going through a hard time can be such a comfort. The Lord is our closest friend and most intimate companion. He comprehends our challenges and pain in a way no one else can and offers a sympathetic ear when we need someone to listen to us. Today, rejoice in your most compassionate and understanding Friend.

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Authors Debra Whiting Alexander and Judy Dippel write: If you’re a woman, we know something important about you without even knowing you. We know that having friends in your life is good for you and important to your overall happiness. Research confirms that women live longer and better in the company of friends…Friendship: Real Women, Real Challenges, Real Solutions

Ruth’s Blog

Comfort Cafe’s editor, Ruth Wood, brings a personal connection to the site through her 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

Heather Mangum developed a following of her worship music in Los Angeles, at times leading worship for as many as 10,000 people. As a result, several of her songs including “Indescribable” have been played at churches across America. See Coffee Shop Concert page.

Life Stories

I sat on the table in the exam room, staring at my X-rays. “What are those three white spots?” I wondered aloud. Time In A Bottle, by Kathryn M. Graves

On February 20th I awoke in intensive care at a local hospital, clueless as to why I was there… Jesus Answers Prayer, by Lois Denier

Articles

Sixteen-months after Pumpkindoodle’s birth, I thought that Postparum Depression had left the building. After all, I wasn’t postpartum anymore. My baby was a toddler. I weaned myself off the antidepressants and looked forward to rediscovering my “old self.” Measuring Motherhood With A Broken Ruler, by Angela Nazworth

We asked women to list and describe the top ten challenges they’ve faced with friends and how they handled each situation. Participants told us firsthand how difficult it can be to cope with broken, lost, or difficult friendships. In fact, women from all walks of life confirmed to us the fact that friendship is not a trivial subject…Friendship: Real Women, Real Challenges, Real Solutions, by Debra Whiting Alexander and Judy Dippel

My husband and I were definitely on a spiritual high feeling victory that our church plant was going to go smooth with no problems. NOT!!! The following Sunday our church attendance was nine people and all of them were part of our team that came with us…Dealing With Disappointment, by Filoiann Wiedenhoff

This month’s column is another interview with a mother who has raised a special needs child to be an adult, however I am writing this interview within a story…Karen’s Hope, by Marianne Miles

Devotionals

This morning I woke up thinking about the power of the Gospel to save, heal, and restore—to cure what ails the race. I thought how God’s Word is like a hospital not just for body, but for mind, heart, and spirit as well…The “Gospital”, by Phyllis Nissila

As a child, I always looked forward to Halloween…Disguises, by Sue A. Winchester

Recently God reminded me that there is no such thing as a “coincidence” when you’re a Christian! Coincidence? I don’t think so! by Bridget Gazlay

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.