Exciting Update!!

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I would like to share some exciting news with you all... I am moving all of my content over to my Patreon page!

Now, the first thing you might be wondering to yourself is: "Does this mean I have to start paying to read your posts? What a rip-off!" Well before you write me off as a money-grabbing scrooge, let me emphatically say that no, you do not need to pay to follow me or see my posts on Patreon.


Go to https://www.patreon.com/harmonyofgrace and click the button shown in the image below to follow my page without having to pay anything at all. You can easily create a Patreon account with your Google, Apple of Facebook Account.

99% of my Patreon content will be completely free to the public so please feel free to follow my page without any financial obligations at all. However, if for some reason you appreciate my content enough to support my work financially, you are welcome to become a paid patron. I will provide occasional, exclusive content for my paying patrons. All of the income that I receive from my Patreon page will be used to produce more exciting content in the future (more info below).


Perhaps you are wondering what to expect if you decide to follow me on Patreon. I have BIG plans for what content I would like to produce in the coming months and years.

1. I will continue to post regular blog posts like the ones that I have been posting to my Harmony of Grace blog.

2. Starting from next week, I will be posting weekly reflections on the Revised Common Lectionary scripture readings.

3. I will be releasing devotional guides/resources at various points in the future (usually around the Christian seasons of Lent, Advent, etc. ).

4. I hope to publish my first book in the near future. As mentioned, any funds raised from Patreon will be used to further this long-time dream of mine. Paid Patrons will receive a free copy once it is released as well as exclusive sneak-peaks at the work-in-progress.

5. In addition to my writing projects, I plan to release other occasional passion projects that I am working on, such as music, podcasts, poetry, liturgy, prayers and video material. 


Finally, for those wondering, there are two main reasons why I have decided to make the move across to Patreon.

First, due to unforeseen changes on my Harmony of Grace website, I am no longer able to receive new email subscriptions which is preventing any future growth of my blog.

Second, I have had to juggle posts between so many different websites and apps that cater to different types of content. Patreon allows me to post a wide variety of content to one page and then share it from there.


If you have enjoyed following my Harmony of Grace blog posts and would like to see what else I have to offer, please would you consider following me at https://www.patreon.com/harmonyofgrace. Thank you for your continued support!

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