{"product_id":"ordinary-blessings-prayers-poems-and-meditations-for-everyday-life-9781506450612","title":"Ordinary Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrayers, Poems, and Meditations for Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdinary Blessings\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms everyday moments into opportunities for reflection and spiritual connection. This hardcover collection from Fortress Press brings together prayers, poems, and meditations designed for the busy rhythms of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Collection for Modern Spiritual Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePastor and poet Meta Herrick Carlson offers brief respites from hectic schedules through thoughtfully crafted blessings. Open this book when the spirit moves you or when you need grounding—the words provide inspiration, calm, and encouragement for any moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection organizes blessings into meaningful categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoving yourself authentically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduring difficult times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving genuinely with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonoring daily rhythms and routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeta Herrick Carlson serves as campus pastor and redeveloper at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities' Minnetonka campus. Her theological perspective draws from meaningful work with recovery communities and survivors of sexual violence. As co-creator of the Alter Guild podcast, she builds connections and courage in liminal spaces. Meta lives in Minneapolis with her husband and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition from Fortress Press (February 2020) provides a durable format for daily use. The compact design fits easily on nightstands, desks, or in bags for moments of reflection throughout your day. Each page invites you to pause, breathe deeply, and recognize the holy ground beneath your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're establishing a morning meditation practice, seeking comfort during challenging times, or simply wanting to cultivate mindfulness in ordinary moments, this collection offers accessible spiritual guidance rooted in Christian tradition and contemporary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarlson, Meta Herrick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Meta Herrick Carlson is a pastor and writer passionate about building connections and courage in liminal spaces. Her theology has been influenced by work with recovery communities and survivors of sexual violence. Meta serves Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities as the campus pastor and redeveloper at the Minnetonka campus. She is a co-creator of the podcast Alter Guild and author of Ordinary Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life (Fortress, 2020). She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and three loud, sticky kids.","brand":"Fortress Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681043091730,"sku":"9781506450612","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1eb8bb9b-c0a0-4994-9c53-13d1105e0763.jpg?v=1733948101","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ordinary-blessings-prayers-poems-and-meditations-for-everyday-life-9781506450612","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}