MSI Press Blog

  Joy in adversity is not a contradiction; it is a mystery. It is the quiet strength that rises when everything else falls away. It does not erase pain or pretend it isn’t there — it simply refuses to let pain define the whole story. When life narrows, joy becomes small but fierce. It might appear as a moment of laughter in the middle of grief, a sunrise that feels like mercy, or the steady heartbeat of faith when nothing makes sense. These are not escapes from suffering; they are glimpses of grace within it. Joy in adversity begins with surrender — not giving up, but giving over. When we stop demanding that life be easy and start trusting that God is present even here, we begin to notice small resurrections: a kind word, a breath of peace, a strength we didn’t know we had. Each is a spark of joy, proof that grace still moves. This kind of joy is resilient. It grows in the cracks, blooms in the dark, and teaches us that love is stronger than loss. It is the joy that Jesus carried t...

   \ From Morning Prayer: "Rescue me from the med." - Psalm 69 The psalmist’s cry is raw, human, and holy. It is the voice of someone who knows they cannot save themselves. But Scripture also shows that not every muddy place is meant to be escaped immediately . Some are meant to be endured, transformed, or understood. 1. Yes, it is biblical to ask — but biblical does not always mean prescriptive Plenty of things in Scripture happened that we are not meant to imitate. The Psalms give us permission to bring our whole selves to God — fear, frustration, desperation, longing. But they do not promise that every cry will be answered with instant extraction. Sometimes God rescues. Sometimes God strengthens. Sometimes God waits with us. 2. Are there times God should not rescue us yet? Spiritually speaking, yes. There are seasons when: The mud slows us down so we stop running from something we need to face. The mud humbles us , softening the ground of the heart. The mud reveals what ...

  Today's publisher's pride is Pathways to Inner Peace by Diane Dreher , which reached #89 on Amazon's bestseller list for positive psychology. Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation and...

  Recently released: hard cover edition of  Good Blood  by Irit Schaffer. Book Description: When she was a child, her father said he had "good blood" and that is why he and his wife survived and healed from the Holocaust. The author searched for the meaning and significance of her father's words over two continents and through four generations. Her journey uncovered a unique voice of wisdom revealing mysteries of the healing powers within us and the existence of light in every situation that helps us overcome and transcend any obstacle. This book is a quest into the depth of the human spirit. It is a rich family memoir, being deeply personal, sharing joy and pain and fear and forgiveness. It encompasses the themes of life and a topic in common with every reader: complicated family relationships. Keywords: Holocaust survival memoir;  Family healing journey;  Intergenerational trauma healing;  Holocaust family story;  Memoir of resilience and hope; ...