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"The Winter 2025 edition of Everyday Faith is available now, and you’re going to love it! From cover to cover, Everyday Faith Magazine is brimming with articles that bring joy and peace.

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"My friends, it's time you and I grow up a little bit. It's time to put our teenage ways behind us and start living and loving like those who know the long-term value of forgiveness, love, and faithfulness. Let's stop junk-yarding people and problems just because they are difficult to manage. Instead, filled with the Holy Spirit and eternally loved by a faithful Heavenly Father, let's bear with each other, showing extraordinary patience as we allow our challenges (and the Holy Spirit) to make us more like Jesus."

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"It turns out that you don’t have to do anything to float. You trust that the water will hold you. You lean back… and simply relax.

You and I are in the ocean of God’s love. There is nothing that can separate you from Him or His love for you. You are loved by God, and that is — and always will be — the truest thing about you. Whether you see it or not, His love is as close to you as the air you breathe and the skin on your body. His love is a river, and you are in the water."

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"'You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.' -Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV

This is a daily choice, not a one-time decision. Like my husband with a firm and loving tone reminded me, I pray that you would hear the voice of Christ, reminding you of who you are today and that He would lead you to take the steps of getting rid of the unhealthy and ill-fitting things of your past so you can put on Christ."

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"Both Deborah and Jael were wise, strategic, and courageous women who God used in extraordinary ways to lead and rescue His people.

Friend, it’s unlikely that God will call you and me to take out a warrior with a tent peg, but He can use our strategic minds, our creative hands, and our discerning hearts for His glory."

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"I want to be the kind of person who, even at my lowest, refuses to allow circumstances to dictate my life or my praise. I confess to you that on hard days, my first reaction isn’t to feel thankful.

On hard days, you’d more likely find me trying to pray my way out of the struggle.

But the truth of the matter is, hard days can turn into hard seasons, no matter how much we pray. So the question becomes, 'Will I praise Him anyway?'"
- Jennifer Dukes Lee

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"Oh, that Christ's power would rest on us. His grace is indeed sufficient for any struggle that comes our way. Thank God that it is a sustaining grace. We can trust Him. And we can trust those who He places in our lives. This is how we can we can praise Him. We thank God for His truth in our lives and how He sets us in His family.

God is our faithful Father.

Jesus is our trusted Friend.

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter."

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"Although my world rocks and the wind roars, my faith is with Jesus. He sits in my boat, even while the storm grows. Peace is with me, right here, right now, no matter what comes."

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"God offers gentle nudges intended to get us to pause, reflect, slow down, and align ourselves with Him again. Letting God lead us begins with realizing our need to be led every day and never getting to the point where we think we don’t need God’s guidance or correction. There are times on our path when we pull, and the Holy Spirit gets our attention by stopping us from charging ahead. This is not a punishment; rather, it is a kind and gracious act of God."

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"Our allegiance isn’t to culture; it’s to the King.

The culture tells us through a barrage of posts, videos, products, and more that we have to make ourselves beautiful. But the Bible tells us something different.

I believe beauty is in every body!"

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"God’s design for community didn’t stop at church attendance. He designed us to need each other.

In a world that often glorifies self-sufficiency, let us have the courage to embrace God's design for community, recognizing that by working together and supporting one another, we can not only accomplish more but also experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from living life as it was meant to be lived."

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"Often the “glory days” or the “good ol’ days” make it hard to find contentment in the present. It’s hard to step into an unknown future when we live in the comfort of yesterday’s memories.

Friend, God’s not done with you. He isn’t disappointed that you’re different today than you were ten years ago. He wants you just the way you are, right now — cellulite and all. So, no more turning back."

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"Scripture is clear: darkness exists. But the repeated promise remains: we won’t face the night alone.

It may seem like we’ve been waiting for morning for a very long time, but we have not been left behind or lost, forgotten or abandoned. His eyes remain on us, His presence ever with us, no matter how deep or long or dark the night.

One day not too long from now, the “night will be no more” (Revelation 22:5). But for now, for today and tonight and tomorrow, we can rest assured that yes, joy is going to come with the dawn… but God isn’t going to leave us during the night."

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"Celebration cultivates joy. Joy harnesses hope. Hope renews your soul. Dance, feast, hope, rest, laugh, worship. Celebration looks different for everyone, but Christians should be an alleluia from head to foot, as Saint Augustine reminds us. Yet often, we aren't known for fun and celebration.

I desire to be known as a joy giver.

This isn’t an instruction to dismiss or pretend our challenging circumstances aren’t relevant. Just the opposite. During a time of excruciating loss and suffering, the first recorded celebration began with the Passover. God delivered the Israelites from slavery, gave hope for the future, and then instructed them to continue celebrating throughout the year: a perpetual remembrance for all future generations."

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"If you've seen where God's goodness and grace have carried you through in the past, that same goodness and grace will meet you again. For all of the blessings and miracles that God had done, He knew that the Israelites were prone to forgetfulness.

We forget, too.

It's so easy to focus on what is missing, broken, or changed in our lives that we forget God's blessings or minimize them in our minds."

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"Time is a gift I shouldn't squander. The Lord wants us to learn from our experiences so we can teach and comfort others the way He has taught and consoled us over the years.

The next time you’re overwhelmed by your current circumstances, spend time with a woman who’s been there and can give you her long-range perspective.

And the next time you worry you’re getting older and are no longer able (or no longer have) to do the things you used to, appreciate the depth of your knowledge and experience and look for ways to share the things you’ve learned — and God’s grace and mercy — with others."

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"Jesus's invitation to come and see is alive and well for you today. “Come and see” is for the hurting, reluctant, exhausted (and even the religiously exhausted). If you're tired of empty religion or fake Christians, Jesus wants you to experience what the pastor Eugene Peterson calls Jesus's "unforced rhythms of grace."

In the presence of Jesus, we stop striving for spiritual perfectionism and we savor His way of grace."

This story was written by Michele Cushatt, and published in the Create in Me a Heart of Hope Bible Study: https://incourage.me/?p=238396

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"Let’s put our focus on the real treasure, the things that last forever. I want what I do on Earth to last for eternity. I don’t think there is anything wrong with having nice things or staying in amazing places, but possessions and vacations won’t last forever. Those things don’t make a difference in eternity. Only the things we do for the kingdom of God will last forever. Our careers, hobbies, homes, and cars will not last. They are just pieces of land we must be willing to sell for the real treasure God has for us. "

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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

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"Through the noise of my shame, I hear the voice of Jesus who keeps gently reminding me that He is the God of abundance who isn’t put off by my barely. When I’m barely holding on, God is abundantly able to hold me.

It’s because of our barely that Jesus laid Himself bare on the cross. He took all our weakness, sin, and failure upon His flawless self. He did it so we wouldn’t have to keep living in the land of barely... barely enough righteousness, barely enough sacrifice, barely enough grace.

The bloody cross and the empty tomb mean any barely we face is a fleeting circumstance. Our future is secure! God’s unshakable hope, His unending joy, His perfect peace -- this is our inheritance! But the beautiful reality is that we don’t have to wait till heaven to receive it. It can be ours today!"

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"This Easter, fill your heart with His joy in a new way and let it spill out everywhere. Let us come to Him this Easter as His children, with open hearts and willing hands, to love and serve in whatever way He leads us. As we envision the empty tomb and celebrate that eternal freedom we have been given, let’s not keep this joy to ourselves. Let’s be a part of bringing His Kingdom here, today — transforming this world with His healing love, one precious heart at a time."

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"God may not be yelling; He could be whispering. Don’t let the struggles of this life steal the voice of Love. You haven’t lost your ability to hear Him well, you may have just entered a new level of intimacy with God. God is inviting you to know Him, not simply in the big moments but in the seasons of quiet when life is hard. He wants you to know that He is powerful and He is personal. Listen for His sweet, intimate whispers today."

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"When we surrender, God will give us the gift of His peace.

Is there a problem or person that you need to surrender to God? It’s hard to admit that you are powerless, but it’s even harder to live with the fear and frustration of what you can’t control. If you need to take the first step, you can start with another simple Surrender Prayer: God, I can’t. But You can. So, I will let You."

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"Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? In Revelation 3:20 (NLT), Jesus said, 'Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.' Jesus gives each one of us the same invitation. He stands at the door of our hearts and knocks, but it’s up to us whether or not we open the door and welcome Him into our lives."

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Did you know that the season of Lent begins this week? Lent is the 40 days before Easter, a season for preparing our hearts to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. We have the perfect book to guide you – Journey to the Cross, by (in)courage writer Mary Carver. To learn more and get a free sample, visit incourage.me/podcast.

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"I still shake my head in amazement over the life-giving stories taking place behind the scenes. It's proof positive that the Lord has given us everything we need to walk a road of welcome in our everyday lives. It isn’t about popularity or personality. None of these women knew me. It was a total faith walk and while tempted, I couldn't allow apathy or doubt to get in the way. We often overthink living on a mission. It’s about starting exactly with how God made you, right where He’s put you, right now because we can be the difference even with something as crazy as a crochet hook. No excuses. He's up to something on this gravel road of mine and I'm hanging on for the ride."

You don’t have to keep trying to muster up more grit, willpower, or wisdom on your own. You can tap into the source of true, unfailing strength. In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from, and that You are stronger than you think because God is closer than you know. Order your copy today at incourage.me/strength!

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"It's love that pushes us through when the bleakness of midwinter seasons threatens to swallow us whole. If we look closely, we can see His beautiful face around every snow-free corner, each wintering and bare tree, and even in the brown blades of grass covering our bleak midwinter land.

May we give Him our hearts. May He come and reign."

Lyrics to "In the Bleak Midwinter", as referenced:
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.Listen to one of my favorite versions, by James Taylor: https://youtu.be/fmikN0XrRpE?si=R0iiHb_J3hGnSJxh
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"Jesus is not afraid to be close to you. He is not afraid to hold your hand in the middle of your darkest nights or to hear every personal detail of your life. He is not ashamed or embarrassed to know your most hidden secret. He is not exhausted to hear you tell Him the same story again and again, or bring the same desire of your heart to Him for the hundredth time today.

Getting close to Jesus is the life we’re meant for."

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"When the chaos of life surrounds us, God is the sure and steadfast anchor of our souls. Jesus is called Faithful and True according to Revelation 19:11. His faithfulness never depends on us or our circumstances. His faithfulness is attached to His character -- not ours. Oh, what beautiful news for us, His daughters. We don't have to strive for God to be faithful to us. We get to rest in who He loves being to us.

I am trusting in our good and faithful Father this year. He is the faithful One that can redeem any situation and mend all things broken. He restores our hope. How great is His faithfulness!"

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"When we place our hope in ourselves, we’re bound to be worn out and disappointed when our striving doesn’t fill the void. As Jesus gathered the disciples, He didn’t tell them to list out their three goals and outline five actionable points to achieve them and then live a prosperous life.

Instead, He said the opposite: 'Get away with me. And I’ll show you unforced rhythms of grace.'

What if, instead of using resolutions as a measuring stick for meaning, we intentionally reflect on the rhythms we integrate into the real, messy, complicated, wonderful lives we’re living?"

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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy today at incourage.me/podcast!

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At the start of this new year, may you feel peace knowing that every uncertainty ahead is an opportunity to trust your loving God. May you resist the pressure and temptation to sprint ahead of God's plans and fill up a blank calendar with lofty resolutions and appointments that will stretch you thin. May you remember that you are more than any goal met, any resolution kept, any to-do list checked. You are known by God. His child to whom He turns His ear.

You are loved just as you are.

May you find rest in that truth.

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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy today at incourage.me/podcast!

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"Too often, our strong opinions result in polarization and broken relationships. But we can change that.

We can make 2024 the year of strong yet adaptable opinions.

We can make the new year a season of learning and growth; a season of communicating our ideas, while also meeting other people’s opinions halfway.

We can prioritize people’s hearts and love others the way God loves them.

We still might disagree at the end of the day, but we can do so while preserving the relationship and that’s key."

Then tune in tonight, Thursday, December 21st, for the premiere of DaySpring's Christmas movie, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! At 8/7 pm central, turn your TV to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to watch the movie, and at the same time visit DaySpring's Facebook page to talk about the movie with other holiday movie fans. There will be trivia, Q&A, giveaways, and lots of fun! Details at incourage.me/podcast.

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"The plethora of emotions swirling right now. The choices we’re forced to face during the holidays. The messiness that comes with family and friends. I assure you that hope is on the way!

Hope is on the way.
For the wounded and worried.

Hope is on the way.
For fractured families and failed friendships.

Hope is on the way.
For physical healing, emotional hurting, and mental anguish.

Hope is on the way.
For those in an extended and oh, so painful, period of waiting.

Hope is on the way.
For those dealing with infertility, unemployment, or a dreaded diagnosis.

Hope is a person. His name is Jesus, our Messiah."

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The winter issue of DaySpring’s Everyday Faith Magazine is now available! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local grocery store, Sam’s Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy magazines.

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"I’ve come to believe food is the best way to remember our loved ones who have soared to heaven. One of the healing practices we have in our family is remembering our people through food. My kids remember their dad whenever my daughter bakes his favorite snickerdoodle cookies. I remember my Grandma Sara when we roll ravioli on Christmas Day for our feast. Maybe you serve up your aunt’s cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning or that bacon-wrapped turkey in honor of your brother on Christmas Eve. Let me encourage you to take time not just to savor the food, but also to tell the stories of the people who live on through the memories of these special dishes. May these stories multiply faith through the generations."

Give your kids a big view of God from creation to heaven with The Story of God Box Set by Jennie Allen. The Story of God is a five-book set enclosed in a beautiful keepsake box, and equips parents with simple, engaging tools that fuel their kids’ curiosity. These books help children understand God’s character and their relationship with the Creator. Get your box set of The Story of God for a GREAT price at DaySpring.com - and enter to win a set here: https://incourage.me/?p=235973

This Christmas, prepare your heart and home with Simply Jesus: Christmas – a new keepsake magazine from DaySpring. Simply Jesus contains scripture, devotions, and articles – 96 pages to help you prepare for Christmas. Even a special section just for kids! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or wherever you buy magazines.

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"Sisters, we can make a difference in someone’s life with something we do every day: sitting down for a meal. Let’s open our hearts and our homes this season and view mealtimes the way Jesus did: as an opportunity to serve others and come together in fellowship through the ministry of breaking bread."

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"Mary took the time to worship through song, and I will take the time to worship via meaningful words in each Christmas card I write. It might be five cards or fifty cards, but no matter how many, they will be meaningful. Words of hope, joy, and encouragement from me will be found in the mailboxes of my loved ones, not in my trash."

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This year, be intentional about setting aside moments to fully experience the joy and the miracle of Christmas, even in the midst of the chaos of holiday to-do lists. Browse Advent resources at DaySpring.com, and find just what you need to celebrate the season!

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"If you're in the midst of a lot of change or loss, I hope you feel comfortable letting Christmas come to you as it is, without heavy expectations. Because here’s the easy-going truth behind the season: Jesus came down to us. Jesus came down to encourage, not to exhaust. He came to lift our burdens, not lay on expectations. What's more, Jesus arrived to mighty tired parents, so bringing our tired selves to the manger is perfectly appropriate."

Listen in - you'll be inspired and equipped to send in your story!

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"Jesus too welcomes us in all of our imperfection, loudness, questioning, and fidgeting. Kids only know one way to show up -- just as they are. They bring their true selves to every situation and that's exactly how Jesus invites us to approach Him.

So I'll keep bringing my kids to church, making space for them just as they are -- wiggles and yells and big feelings and all -- even when it makes me sweat. I'll breathe deep and remind myself that church makes space, and Jesus showed us how to do just that. May we do the same for one another."

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"Thanksgiving when we have little to celebrate comes at a cost. But the payout is trust and peace. When it comes to an attitude of thankfulness, the Bible verse often quoted around the holiday is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV): "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Thanksgiving is certainly a good way to approach life, regardless of circumstances. However, too often this passage is misunderstood and misapplied. We think we must give thanks for all circumstances. How exactly are we supposed to give thanks for the death of a loved one? Or for a terminal diagnosis? How do we rejoice in an abuse of power or the trafficking of children? To be thankful for these circumstances feels not only impossible but callous and inhumane.

I have good news for you: We're not commanded to give thanks for all circumstances but in all circumstances. And there's a huge difference between the two."

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Remember that God has called you to be a peacemaker. God is present today, and He is listening to you as you pray for peace in every area of your life. Thank Him for His help and the ability to resolve conﬂicts. Ask Him for creative solutions to mend old bridges and build new ones, connecting people with each other and with God. Pray for peace in all your interactions; peace with your family and friends; peace at work with your superiors and your colleagues; peace in every area, every aspect, and every relationship in your life. And give thanks to God when He brings it to pass.

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"Our present struggles are temporary, but our future in Christ is secure. Struggling to be thankful is normal for most of us at some point in our lives. But because of Jesus and what He’s done for us, we have the tools to overcome this challenge. By remembering God's unchanging character, His past faithfulness, and our eternal inheritance in Christ, we can cultivate a heart of gratitude even in the face of adversity. In doing so, we not only honor God but can also find peace, joy, and strength to navigate life's difficulties with heartfelt thankfulness. And not just the week of Thanksgiving."

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"We crave the mountaintop experiences but we cannot create our homes there. What if the purpose of the mountaintop moment was not to simply post something pretty on social media, but to teach us to look beyond the now and to stir up our faith in Him for the future? What if we are supposed to draw strength from our mountaintop moment to keep going in the valleys?"

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"God can handle our anger, our frustration, our doubts, and our discouragement. He is with us in our grief even when we are wrestling spiritually.

Friend, I know it might be tempting to just grit your teeth and power through, but expressing our anger and frustration to God can actually help us emerge on the other side with resilience and strength. It’s like breathing through the most intense contractions and releasing the pressure instead of holding our breath through the pain."

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"He pursued me relentlessly and He will pursue you too.

He will go anywhere to pursue you, even to the most unlikely of places. For me, He found me and met me where I was — a gentlemen’s club. Sometime after that first night I was ministered to, I went back to church and gave my life to Christ. I left the adult entertainment industry and devoted my life to Jesus, not minding what it would look like or where it would take me."

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Listen in today as Ellen Wildman, Product Manager for Bible Publishing at DaySpring, talks with Becky Keife about the behind-the-scenes of the Inspire Illustrating Bible!

The DaySpring NLT Inspire Illustrating Bible features more than 300 ready-to-color designs, inviting readers to interact with the Word of God in a unique and refreshing way. With each of the illustrations reflecting one of the themes from 1 Corinthians 13:13, you will be able to express your creativity while focusing on what it means to be strong in faith, have a heart filled with hope, and take a posture of unconditional love. Linger longer in the Bible and spend time with God as you enjoy the relaxing benefits of coloring and creative journaling.

Plus, this beautiful Bible includes access to the Filament Bible app, which contains a wealth of resources to enhance the Bible-reading experience.

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"Our support can ease the burden when grief is too much to bear. Grief is a sneaky and tricky companion. But grief, for all its anguish, is a needed partner in the days and months to come. And while our grief may never get smaller, the more love and support we experience makes that grief a little easier to carry day to day."

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"To live like Jesus lived means getting out of our comfort zone and taking a risk. Guess what I told the teen girls? Sameness and security – that’s a total lie. (Yes, I’m blunt like that.) Because following Jesus means getting dirty, and taking a risk – things none of us would choose. Following Jesus means asking, inviting, and receiving outside our constructed holy huddle. Outside our preferred cabin. Following Jesus means hanging around with people who we've deemed aren’t our kind of people. Following Jesus means crossing boundaries and cultural divides — social, racial, political, and more — knowing this is the essence of the gospel."

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"'The ear that listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.' Proverbs 15:31

Chances are there is someone giving you feedback on an area of your life and their observations or questions make you bristle. Will you automatically discount their critique because it's uncomfortable to hear, uncomfortable to apply?

Or will you ask God to give you an open and discerning spirit, humble and tender to the kind of correction that will ultimately help you grow?

Lord, please help us to choose the latter."

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Do you ever think about the impact of your smile, your words? You can shift someone's day – even their life! We're designed for compassion, and God equips us. Created for Compassion: Kindness in the Culture by Dr. Tony Evans is your guide. Let’s change hearts, lives, and culture one act of kindness at a time. Find Dr. Evans’ newest book at dayspring.com or incourage.me/podcast.

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"The same One who changes the leaves can also change my heart. Like the leaves on the North Shore, turned ahead of time and out of sync with my expectations, I feel out of step with this season I love so much. But those passages in Ecclesiastes remind me of the Jesus I also love so much, that His life also turned ahead of time... and yet it was actually the exact, perfect, just right time.

Every step we take is all in His time, and there's a grace and relief in that.

Even when it flies, the time is His. Even when it drags on and on, it's His. Even when it feels off-beat, it's His."

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"The magnitude of someone else’s suffering does not lessen my suffering. So many of us, especially over the past three years, have been through surprisingly hard things. It doesn’t matter if other people are tougher than you. It doesn’t matter if your friend or your neighbor could handle circumstances better than you could.

We must stop trying to tough it out.

God has made it clear that in order to be there for others, we must allow God to comfort us."

In Unwind, you will discover reasons and recipes for joy, peace, hope, comfort, strength, and more that can lift your spirits even on the most demanding days. This new cookbook is a perfect way to unwind and prepare to enjoy a delicious meal with the people you love. Enter to WIN a copy by leaving a comment on Aarti's devotion from earlier this week: https://incourage.me/?p=234770

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"Take a small step of courage and speak these words over yourself today: 'Fear is not my future!' For me, watching my daughter fearlessly navigate the lake was breaking a generational curse. It’s over now, fear has lost its power.

'She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.'
Proverbs 31:25 NLT

Whatever fear has taken away from you, it doesn’t have to dictate your future."

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"I’d spent so much time in my life moving that I forgot what it was like to let my heart be still in the space I called home. As I prayed, the idea that came to the surface was the encouragement to make a home. To settle down and settle in. It felt a little silly, but I realized how much I'd been waiting for something to shift and for my heart to be uprooted all over again. I'd spent so much time in my life moving that I forgot what it was like to let my heart be still in the space I called home. This invitation to make a home wasn't just one to grow up, but to grow into whatever the Lord is up to next.

Over and over in Scripture, we see that God gives His people a place to find peace. Paul closes his second letter to the Thessalonians with the blessing, 'Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way' (2 Thessalonians 3:16)."

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Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year

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The greatest weapon blocking what God is building in your life is worry. As an ambitious woman daring to believe bigger about who you are and what Heaven has for you, you have much on your mind. Dreams, goals, responsibilities, mission-building, and a to-do list that never ends. Our mental stress can cause our eyes to default to what is wrong or missing versus seeing what God is sending.

In her new book, Daily Blessings: A Mindfulness Journal on the Goodness of God, Reinvention Strategist Marshawn Evans Daniels shows how the practice of appreciation and affirmation invites you to exchange overwhelm, self-doubt, perfectionism, and distrust for a spirit-led, limitless mindset. You will see how God’s love moves Heaven and Earth for you every single day and in every single way.

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"We can embrace the fantastic, messy, holy mysteries of faith in every season. Borrow this prayer:

O God of mystery, hear our prayer. Comfort us in our doubts. Give us peace when we don’t know what comes next. We know our lives are but a vapor, but we also know that in the mist, You are there.

Help us to live into the mystery of a life of faith. Let us embrace the beauty in the unknowing. Give our family the courage to admit what we do not know and faith to trust You with our questions.

In our wondering and in our wandering, we believe in what we cannot see. Amen.

May God lead you and your family into rhythms of grace this fall – and in all the seasons to come."

And as we are comforted by Him, may we offer the same tenderness to others today. Read + comment: https://incourage.me/?p=234962

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Listen in to this conversation about the new book, From Where I Stand: A 30-Day Journey with Women of the Bible, written by two of our favorite writers, Sherri Gragg and Shanna Noel.

This book invites you to trace the footsteps of ordinary women who faced unique challenges, endured extraordinary circumstances, and encountered the living God.

They are the long-suffering, courageous, flawed, and faithful women of the Bible. In this 30-day guide featuring devotions, Scriptures, and reflection questions, you’ll experience what these women saw and how they felt, from the lushness of the Garden of Eden to the blistering sunshine illuminating Christ’s tomb. You’ll emerge with insights that can be gleaned from their failures, triumphs, patience, and perseverance. Most of all, you’ll learn about the character of God who gave them life, remembered them, and placed them with a purpose exactly where they were meant to be. Just as He has done for you.

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"May we all pay attention to the shifts within us. Perhaps God is inviting us to something more or different or new, and whether we whisper it quietly to ourselves or say it out loud for all to hear, I hope we can respond with our whole hearts, 'Yes.'"

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Expressing joy is not weak. As we journey through life and experience many losses of our own, we can start to hedge our emotions – tamper down our experiences of joy, stifle the emotions we can barely put words to.

But what if, in that masking of self, we are also preventing ourselves from experiencing the joy God has given us? What if, in our hopes of not being “too much,” in our efforts of being “put together,” we are missing gifts from God?

What if our inhibitions are blocking us from experiencing the full spectrum of what it is to be human, what it is to be a beloved child of God?"

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"Curiosity is the fuel that feeds our compassion. And compassion is the gateway to seeing and serving the ones around you. And I want to be that always. I want to be the one who stays curious and compassionate until the very end.

Don’t you?"

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"A loving God doesn’t make our dreams smaller, but gives us the vision, creativity, support, and wisdom to make our lives bigger. If you’re like me and your dreams have been muffled, you might have stopped saying, “What if.” But God puts a path in front of us, and our goal has to be not to be distracted by everything that wants to divert our attention or change our course."

Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique gifts and abilities You have bestowed upon me. Help me to appreciate the work You have given me and to find joy in the progress I make along the way. Fill my heart with contentment and guide me to use my talents for Your glory. Grant me the strength to resist the temptation of comparison and to focus on fulfilling the purpose You have designed for my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen."Leave a comment for Lucretia: https://incourage.me/?p=234019

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Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24

"I had braced myself for a stranger’s rebuke — parenting in public in the little years made me sweat with anxiety. But instead of judgment, I was met with the kindness of simple encouragement. All I could do was whisper thank you. She gave me a knowing nod and entered the library as I followed my sons — my back a bit straighter, my steps a bit lighter.

A small, unexpected thank you from a stranger. A word to make someone feel seen. Is there an easier gift of kindness to give?"

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"Your words may mean more than you can imagine. Does someone need to know how you feel? Tell them. Write a note. Your words may mean more than you can imagine, and live on for generations, treasured, not easily forgotten."

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"God doesn’t want you to miss whatever it is that He has waiting for you today. Today, you have chances and choices. Chances to be fully present with those you love and choices about what you need to do and what can wait. Where you can invite God’s Holy Spirit to discern what must be done and what can wait?"

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"When we stop loving, we give up our freedom. 'For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.'
Galatians 5:13

As we celebrate freedom on the 4th of July, the last phrase in that verse keeps repeating in my mind and heart: Use your freedom to serve one another in love."

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"I think we become even more beautiful when we spend time with Jesus. You’ve likely heard the adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The One who dreamed of you before you were ever a thought, who formed and fashioned you, who painted the color of your eyes – He beholds you and calls you beautiful."

Today, we're thrilled to welcome new voices to the (in)courage podcast! We thank Rachel Marie Kang for sharing her voice as narrator with us the past few months, and we welcome Anna E. Rendell as our new narrator.

"Goodness is already on the way. Psalm 23:6 says that goodness and mercy will follow us every single day. The Hebrew word used for follow, radaph, means to pursue or to chase. Far from a casual stroll, this is an all-out sprint, a guarantee that every day, on every single page of the story, goodness is pounding the pavement, coming for us over and over again. We may not see it yet. It might look like fear is following behind, it might feel like worry is weighing down, or seem like pain or sadness will get the last word . . . but the countdown is on. The party hats have been purchased. The celebration is certain."

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"Conflict is inevitable; letting it be destructive is optional. May we have the wisdom to know the difference between fighting with each other and for each other. May we not choose flight or fight but instead figure out things out together. May our love conquer our fear."

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"Even after I turned away from Jesus, He didn’t turn away from me. Do I believe in miracles? Yes, because I am one.

You’re likely reading this today because you are asking for a miracle, too. Someone you love has strayed far from God. Perhaps you are the parent who painstakingly raised them to know Jesus.

You’ve prayed. Hard.

You’ve cried. A lot.

You trusted God. And yet stand in the silence.

Your child shows no signs of returning.

Friend, I was that child.

And that’s why I am here: To give you hope."

Endings are hard, but you don’t have to make them harder by refusing to move on. Is God leading you in a new direction in some area of your life? Give yourself the gift of embracing the end so you can embark on your new beginning without the memories of a messy ending."

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As you breathe in the hope you have in God, breathe out the stresses you carry.

Worshiping God before you go to sleep can give you a new perspective on your day and help you focus on positive thoughts, calming your mind and relaxing your body.

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We followed God's whisper in, and we followed it right back out.

Sometimes it’s like that; a wild decision here, a seemingly scattered choice there. If you can look steadily beyond the shivering winds, the shattering earthquake, and the showy fire, God’s voice will ring clear and gentle. Throughout that year's journey, through the pain and the loneliness, the fear and failures, the leaving and the leaving again… God remained.

If you can hear the gentle whisper of the Lord, you’re never without a way home.

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"Trust that even in the worst of times, God is for you and Jesus walks with you. The key to having peace, regardless of circumstances? Believe in God and believe also in Jesus. Because He's brought me through 100% of yesterday's troubles, I can trust He'll do the same for any that may arise today and tomorrow."

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We're celebrating the launch of Create in Me a Heart of Mercy by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, the next Bible study from (in)courage! To order your copy and get a preview of the first week for free, visit incourage.me/podcast and click on Create in Me a Heart of Mercy!

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"Happiness isn’t out there.
Joy is found in God, right here.

Getting away is a gift and can be a way for God to bless us or speak to us in a new way. But it’s not the only way for us to experience joy, to learn or grow, to be okay. Sometimes we can’t get away, and when that happens, we can remember that God—and all the joy, hope, peace, and love He offers us freely—is right here."

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Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery (Creative Self-Care for Women, Men + Teens with Prompts, Lists + More)

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When we invite Jesus into every detail of our lives, prayer can get personal. Tell Jesus everything. Ask Him to give you a life of prayerful adventure. Then just watch as your prayer life starts to get personal.

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"This is why mercy matters, because it spreads like wildfire and burns bright with redemption. Mercy restores us to one another while also restoring us to God. And that is God’s heart — that none of us would be far from love or far from Him."

Meet Create in Me a Heart of Mercy, the newest (in)courage Bible study and final in this series, written by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and featuring stories from your favorite (in)courage writers. Learn more: https://incourage.me/?p=231947

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"Though God’s no’s can be painful, they can also be an invitation to go from crawling to flying. God’s ‘no’ was an invitation away from this caterpillar world into a chrysalis of mind-renewing, worldview-shifting, faith-building, sacred imagination-invoking, creativity-inducing transformation. The chrysalis held space for me to learn, read, study, examine, research, re-view my past, and grow."

Today, we're thrilled to welcome new voices to the (in)courage podcast! We thank Grace P. Cho for sharing her gifts with us this past year, and we welcome Rachel Marie Kang as our new narrator.

"Love that comes from weakness and emptiness might be the purest kind of love I can offer. When I think about love this way, it makes the cross mean so much more. Christ didn’t die from a place of strength, but from a place of humility. He didn’t die going out swinging. He died spread out and surrendered. He didn’t die from a place of fullness. He died empty and poured out. God emptied Himself to be with us. We empty ourselves to be with others. Empty is enough."

Today's replay is from April 2022. It's an excerpt from our book Empowered: More of Him for All of You, written by Anna E. Rendell.

The Creator of the universe thinks of us nonstop, knows every single intricate detail about us, and yet adores us. God doesn’t just see the best, prettiest, and most presentable portions of our selves. God also sees every deep, dark, ugly, secret part, and still He chooses to love us.

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The (in)courage podcast is taking a brief hiatus from new episodes this week as we do some maintenance and updating behind the scenes! We'll return to new daily episodes next week, starting March 13th. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy five episodes from our podcast archives!

Today's replay is from April 2022. It's an excerpt from the Create in Me a Heart of Hope Bible study, was written by Michele Cushatt and is titledHolding On to Hope When We Just Can't Anymore.

"Jesus — the flesh-and-blood presence of God Himself — is our good news. He is our hope, our answered prayer to all prayers. And if our hope rests in Him alone, we will not be disappointed. Our hope is as sure as His resurrection, our eternity as perfect as His promise. One way or the other, my friends, the best is yet to come."

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The (in)courage podcast is taking a brief hiatus from new episodes this week as we do some maintenance and updating behind the scenes! We'll return to new daily episodes next week, starting March 13th. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy five episodes from our podcast archives!

Today's replay is from July 2022. It's an excerpt from the summer issue of the Everyday Faith Magazine, written by Ellen Wildman and titledYou Are Important.

You are right where you are meant to be. You are not behind. You are not missing out. Once we tune our hearts to God's voice and reject Satan’s lies, we will experience surpassing peace. A peace that can only come from Christ.

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The (in)courage podcast is taking a brief hiatus from new episodes this week as we do some maintenance and updating behind the scenes! We'll return to new daily episodes next week, March 13th. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy five episodes from our podcast archives!

Today's replay is of a bonus episode conversation from November 2022, titledCome Sit With Me, with Becky Keife, Rachel Marie Kang, & Anna E. Rendell.

In our book, Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort, 26 (in)courage writers get fully vulnerable as they share about the real, the hard, even the yet unfinished. From politics to religious differences, from dealing with toxic people to dealing with our own unforgiveness and desire for revenge, (in)courage is here to reveal the struggles no one really wants to talk about – and how we can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we’d rather run from.

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The (in)courage podcast is taking a brief hiatus from new episodes this week as we do some maintenance and updating behind the scenes! We'll return to new daily episodes next week, starting March 13th. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy five episodes from our podcast archives!

Today's replay is from July 2022. It's an excerpt from our Take Heart devotional, written by Mary Carver and titledIf You Feel Like You Take Up Too Much Space.

If you’re tempted to apologize for who you are or how you are, please don’t. Remember that you have a right to be here, to take up space — in a conversation, on the airplane, in the grocery store aisle, at the moms group, in the world.

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"Knowledge applied wisely is love—loving God, loving others, and loving ourselves. Growing up, I thought that being right and knowing how to defend my faith was more important than loving the people who don’t see things the way I do. I memorized Scripture, recited the catechism, and learned to say all the “right” things. But now I see: knowledge doesn’t equate to faith or wisdom."

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Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. In Come Sit with Me, 26 (in)courage writers will help you navigate tough relational situations and love through disagreements. Get two free chapters at incourage.me/podcast!

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"The simple act of saying, 'HELP!' to trusted friends is a great act of faith. Bringing your worries and cares to the light means casting your cares on Jesus but also on the people who Jesus lives inside."

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"When the world is hurting, when people are fighting, killing, and desperate, the ordinary is where we find God again. Hope for a better world can start to wane and my heart can easily callous over. When that happens, I know now how to find my way through, how to find my way back. I go to the kitchen, gather the ingredients to a simple dish, and settle into the movements of ordinary work. And there, God invites my questions, soothes my soul, and reminds me His love endures forever."

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Listen in as eight (in)courage authors read their chapters from our new book, Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort! This is Chapter 16, by Jami Nato, titled Will You be a Flamethrower or a Fire Extinguisher in the Dumpster Fire of Internet Comments?

In Come Sit With Me, 26 (in)courage writers get fully vulnerable as they share about the real, the hard, even the yet unfinished. From politics to religious differences, from dealing with toxic people to dealing with our own unforgiveness and desire for revenge, (in)courage is here to reveal the struggles no one really wants to talk about – and how we can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we’d rather run from.

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"If you’re worn out from trying to control something or someone, I’m inviting you to say this prayer. Today let’s do our work, and let God do His.

God, give me the wisdom to know what work is mine to do today. I release everything and everyone else to You. Amen."

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"Life is a gift and life is beautiful, but sometimes life is plain hard. When life becomes a runaway train throttling out of control toward a cliff, what are you to do? There’s no shame in a knee-jerk response born out of our humanity and emotions. I’m ever-thankful to God that through the power, strength, and leading of His Spirit, our very human first response to heartache seldom remains our final response. Seeking and being surrendered to God changes us and how we respond to our circumstances."

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"God in His sovereignty had other plans I couldn’t even dream up or imagine. God chose us in much the same way Shawn chose my daughters. When Shawn stood before the judge, she asked him if he promised to provide financially for the girls and to care for their needs. As God’s chosen children, we are also invited to enjoy His daily provision and inheritance, which is eternal life."

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Listen in as eight (in)courage authors read their chapters from our new book, Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort! This is Chapter 10, by Mary Carver, titled The Loving Work of Biting Your Tongue.

In Come Sit With Me, 26 (in)courage writers get fully vulnerable as they share about the real, the hard, even the yet unfinished. From politics to religious differences, from dealing with toxic people to dealing with our own unforgiveness and desire for revenge, (in)courage is here to reveal the struggles no one really wants to talk about – and how we can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we’d rather run from.

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Join us for our Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom Online Bible study, led by Grace P. Cho! Yep, it’s time for our winter study, and this time we’re searching for wisdom with an easy-to-join, deeply impactful study. We can’t wait! Sign up today: https://incourage.me/?p=229700

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"Being in limbo does not mean you have to be alone. The good news is that in the absence of certainty, God is fully present and magnified. God is in this in-between place, in our questions, our searching, our courageous movement and shifting."

Whether you’re in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend’s pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect. We’re thrilled about this very special book; get your copy today.

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"You do not have to be useful; only loved. Everything about Jesus tells us that our worth isn't dependent on what we do or don't do, how much we help or fail to, what we achieve or not."

Today we launch our new Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom Bible Study by Grace P. Cho! And what would a launch day celebration be without a giveaway?! Head over to incourage.me to enter to win one of five gift bundles! https://incourage.me/?p=229708

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"Jesus understands every bit of what we're going through. If you're carrying around a good deal of discouragement in one or more areas of your own life, take heart. A turnaround could be right around the corner -- either in circumstances or, like me, in your perspective of your circumstances. It is my abundant prayer that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you know that the Lord sees you and He hears you today."

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"Listening with care, humility, and attentiveness is a sacred act.With God’s help, we can extend care with our presence. With our willingness to listen, we can reflect the love of our merciful, empathetic God by allowing our company to minister to someone who is hurting."

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"Grief and gratitude often go together and hope and heartache tend to hold hands. We blink back tears while twirling, carry a newborn while standing at a gravesite, and celebrate another year of life while wondering how much time remains. We discover grief and gratitude often go together and hope and heartache tend to hold hands. We sit in the tension of the in between . . . and we find that Jesus is there, too."

Whether you’re in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend’s pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect. We’re thrilled about this very special book; get your copy today.

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"Sometimes being on the outside is the healthiest place to be. While we’re sometimes called to be in the vicinity of difficult people as the Holy Spirit directs, we don’t need to be in the vicinity of toxicity. Wisdom is found in knowing the difference."

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"Winters are not an accident. Winters are not a punishment. Winters are intentional. You may not live in a part of the world where the air hurts your face, but there’s little doubt you will go through figurative winters as you move through life. Instead of figuring out how to escape cold seasons, perhaps we can learn how to winter well within them."

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Here's good news: Jesus is still restoring the dead to life, me and you included. He is still commanding us out of the tomb, unbinding us from the burial wrappings of trauma and hopelessness, in perfect timing, even when we wonder where He was and why He waited so long. If you feel like you need a resurrection, you’re in good company. You serve the God of death to life! He did it for me, and He can do it for you.

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I need the fresh reminder of God’s mercy right now. Looking back, I now see that God’s unfailing love didn’t just come to me every morning, it carried me through every night. His mercy was the breath in my lungs even though my body was weak. His mercy was love in my life even though I felt lost and alone. His mercy was a feast for my soul, sustaining me though I ached and starved for my life to change.

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How we treat ourselves in the midst of our wrestling matters. When I struggle with junior high feelings, I remember that I am made in His image and living fully as God created me to be is worship lived out.

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If it weren't for friendship, I would still be stuck. As a single gal, I often lack the perspective of another person in the day-to-day and it can feel lonely at times. But when Shauna was willing to enter the mess and help see a way to order the chaos, it was a sweet reminder of Ecclesiastes 4:9: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."

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Age doesn’t define you, it refines you. The heartaches and hardships of our lives are holy opportunities for God to reveal Himself in ways we'd never otherwise see. That’s beautiful and hopeful. I want to embrace my age as the gift it is, not begrudge or apologize for it.

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I’m still struggling to hope, but I remember why I hope — and in whom I hope. Are you in a season of waiting? Of pain or confusion? That can make this festive season so much harder, I know. So today I pray that you and I can remember why we hope.

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We are welcome to feel difficulty and sadness at Christmas time. We are also welcome to feel joy. Maybe we need to talk more about the joy of Jesus, and dive deep into Scripture and history, but for today it's enough for me to imagine with certainty: Jesus knew joy, because Jesus knew God.

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If you are lacking, or if you feel too much, know that God is not held back.

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We were not made to weather life’s storms or taste sweet victories alone. Let’s choose to offer courage to each other. Let's choose collaboration over comparison. Let’s bear witness to the glory of God in each other.

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We are a communal reflection of the immensity of our Creator God. We are a connected conversation that bears the weight of God’s image and love over space and time.

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Things may be different, but different can still be good. There's no shame in being sad if things look different for you this Advent and Christmas season. Following that shadow of sadness, perhaps a miracle will come -- a birthing of a new truth or tradition that will bless you for decades to come.

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Advent is the language of Heaven...hope, love, joy, and peace. And Jesus' life spoke this language. The season of Advent is the perfect opportunity for us to slow down, remember the Lord's faithfulness, and focus on Christ in the midst of the chaos surrounding us.

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The bottom line is this: our God is not a God of lack but abundance. Comparison tempts us to feel that we are lacking, but God reminds us that He has a path full of richness and joy laid just for you.

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As a Christ follower, hope is where we are to put our hearts — not shame. In the past, I felt like I had to show up properly ashamed of who I am in order to let others know that I get it. I am a failure. You don’t need to tell me. I know before you do.

But that is not the way Christ wants us to show up.

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When we refuse to embrace that we each must do our own grieving, we end up desperately trying to make each other feel better. We start spouting off spiritual cliches, becoming rescuers in unhealthy ways, or carrying around the weight of the world until it almost snaps our souls in half. One of the toughest parts of being human is coming to understand we can’t protect each other from pain all the time. But this doesn’t mean we can’t do anything at all.

We can still show up and be present in the pain. We can say, “I see you. I hear you. I know this is hard.”

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"It's a miracle when we see our heartache turn to hospitality."

What would you do if you lost all your children within two weeks? Melissa tells the incredible story of a family who dared to rebuild again and how heartache can actually lead to the gift of hospitality.

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Rediscovering common ground and choosing to plant ourselves there has saved our relationship. It’s true that some people grow apart and some relationships end. But for the ones that still have common ground somewhere underneath the rubble of conflict and pain, healing can take place and good can be done.

Whether you’re in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend’s pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect. We’re thrilled that this very special book is able to be in your hands; get your copy today.

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I have accepted the fact that I can not and will never fully understand God’s ways. While I grasp for explanations, God already knows the ‘why.’ While I live and think within a frame of time, God knows the end from the beginning. While I am finite, God is infinite. But, even in wonder and bewilderment, I can trust God who strengthens and directs my path (Proverbs 3:5-6). I can embrace the mystery of God’s ways and let go of resentment and pain. My sorrow can turn to celebration.

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"Grace rises to become the best possible gift to offer a loved one, especially when the two of you don’t see eye to eye. I reasoned that if every 'but God' in the Bible is true, it had to be true in my relationship with my daughter too. I stopped battling over religion and granted her the grace of trusting God with the end of our story."

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Instead of falling for the idea that I need to muster up enough faith, or grit my teeth to make my way through my fear, could I instead accept Jesus’ kind and gentle invitation to trust Him with it?

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Curiosity keeps us tender to each other’s humanity. When we don’t know someone, it’s easy to dehumanize them and treat them as if they’re an object made for our judgment. We can make assumptions about their character, their background, their family, their life, and feel justified as we do so. But when we stay curious, we keep their humanity in view. Curiosity helps us remember that the person we share a home with and the acquaintance on Facebook are both individuals made and loved by God.

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When we get face-to-face with God, He shows us the big picture, what we can’t see when we are wounded, beaten down, and weary. Sometimes we must stop the merry-go-round of life and intentionally seek out a place where we can commune with God without interruption so that He can get us back on track. This isn’t indulgence. This is taking our relationship with God — and how that relationship works itself out in our realm of influence — seriously.

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No one really knows me fully and deeply. Our deep desire to know and be fully known by God and the Body of Christ is God-given! Showing up with vulnerability is how we walk as followers of Christ and how we can show love and receive love. It is how we build a rich and beautiful history of trust and intimacy with God and others.

Vulnerability comes at a cost. It will cost you your pride, fear, comfort, and expectations. But, the pay off is worth it.

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We begin our own healing by helping others heal. Some things in this life we can’t control, but love and support from others can take a little bit of the sting out of hardship. And on the other side, loving and supporting others who are going through what you’ve gone through gives value to an experience that you would never want or wish on anyone.

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You are not a trash can. You can choose to hold the garbage words that were spoken over you and to you — if you want. But also, you do not have to. They were not kind, they were not truthful, and you do not have to hold them.

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We don't have to complicate it. We co-regulate by praying, showing up with food, and being comfortable with someone else’s need for silence. We co-regulate through a listening ear, a meaningful conversation, a hearty laugh, or an inside joke about Wheel of Fortune.

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Today, when you feel anxious, stop and breathe.

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How would our hearts change if we set aside arguing in comment threads and sat next to one another instead? How might our world change if we would all agree to be people who both celebrate and weep with our friends, coworkers, and neighbors before ever trying to convince, correct, or lobby our agendas?

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That night, when it was all over, I sat and thought over my worries and how they didn’t match up to reality. That for all my trying to control the situation to protect her, if I had it my way, I would have shielded her from a great deal of joy, and not the heartache I feared.

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God is invested in our wholeness and the empowerment of our whole being. Empowerment involves more than “You go, girl!” statements that lead us to believe we can do everything in our own strength. God empowers us to be all that He’s made us to be by the truth of His Word and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

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God’s best for you is yet to come — look forward to it. God is always at work in the right now of your life. No one is diminishing the pain, heartache, or loss that you’ve experienced, but if God’s promises can be trusted, then He is arranging opportunities for healing, renewal, or restoration for you.

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God has a plan for us. We often approach new life stages and paths we haven’t walked with apprehension and uncertainty, but we shouldn’t be afraid: God has a plan for us.

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For the times we may be unsure about our art — times when our creating and making doesn’t feel possible or purposeful or practical, the new book by (in)courage contributor Rachel Marie Kang, Let There Be Art: The Pleasure and Purpose of Unleashing the Creativity within You, gives you permission to embrace the peace, pleasure, and purpose inherent in your art and in the process of making it.

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Even when your flesh fails, even when careers change. As the kids come in and out of your home, as the years race and the hands age. When work overwhelms, when dreams dissipate -- pay attention. Learn to look at the life that surrounds you. Press into the present, then ponder and pray: How is God creating in and through me now, even if it looks different from that which I first dreamed?

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The only life-affirming, life-giving, life-changing way to counteract lies is with God's truth. When we walk in our identity as true image bearers of the most High God, everything changes.

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If we experience time as God sees it with the perspective of eternity, then the long road ahead that seems to lead nowhere isn’t something to escape but rather a path of grace.

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Our descent down the winding road of faith and stress becomes far less scary when we realize two things:
1) Christ descended farther into darkness than we ever have and He knows the way to rise.
2) Our bodies were made to walk the whole trail of truth to come back home to peace, connection, and joy.

Our stress can become a sacred place we walk with Christ.
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In her new book, What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart, author Melissa Zaldivar talks honestly about losing everything that once defined her and how God used unexpected opportunities, like working at Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, to spark a journey of working through her grief and encountering the all-sufficient love of Christ.

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In 2021, a piece of writing by Elisabeth Elliot was discovered tucked away in a Word document – it had never been published or seen by anyone. In partnership with the Elisabeth Elliott Foundation, DaySpring is publishing that writing for you in the new book, Heart of God: 31 Days to Discover God’s Love for You.

Join Becky Keife for a conversation with Kathy Reeg, president of the Elisabeth Elliot Foundation!

Understanding the depth and reality of God’s love for us is one of the great adventures of the Christian life. A Heart of God: 31 Days to Discover God’s Love for You is a one-month-devotional journey to open your heart and soul to experience God’s character, His intentions, and His great plan for you in your everyday, ordinary life (and this crazy world). You’ll find out how the compassionate hand of God is in your every circumstance, even when you are suffering. May you encounter the unfolding mystery of His infinite layers and His unprecedented love for you right where you are at.

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Just show up, share, and listen. Over and over again. Connection is about surrendering my desire to be sought out and instead showing up as a person who is a safe space for others to become who they were created to be.

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When all hope was fading, they carried me and it made all the difference. The Lord doesn't leave us to do these things alone and gives us the gift of one another.

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When God gives you an opportunity to talk about Him, you take it. Today Robin tells a remarkable story about a stranger, his walking stick, and being brave enough to talk to people about Jesus. It's sure to put a smile on your face and make you think!

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Friend, you are chosen for God’s family. Like Ruth, we are invited into God’s family tree when we choose to believe in His Son, His death, and His resurrection. Friend, you are chosen for God’s family. You are not an accidental or peripheral branch. You were invited in on purpose.

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For the first time ever, you can Zoom (in) for an Online Bible Study with Becky Keife and (in)courage! Join us on Tuesdays this fall and discover how the peace of Jesus changes everything!

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Where are you seeking wisdom, and on what are you relying? Is your faith in your own knowledge or the information you can find with a few clicks and scrolls? Or are you turning to Scripture for answers, comfort, and guidance?

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We can feel discomfort, misery, and grief while knowing that growth is happening. While we may perceive time as lost or wasted, we and our yes are being fortified for sustainability.

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Every single act of pouring into a relationship with God matters. The work we do today to build up our heart and relationship with Jesus -- the worship, the quiet times, the Bible study, the reading and praying and studying, the praise -- is what lays our foundation for tomorrow, and every day after that.

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Do not underestimate the power of kind words. Simple words of encouragement are the uncomplicated gift we can give without cost or limit. Come celebrate National Day of Encouragement with us today and send a FREE video greeting from Hallmark and DaySpring! https://incourage.me/?p=227068

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The only way we can get rid of celebrity culture in the Church is if we see everyone who serves as significant.

I was being the hands and feet of Jesus at the refreshment table just as much as I was on that stage sharing from God’s Word. No matter what work we do, our service for the Kingdom isn’t for worldly validation, but to be an offering of worship to God. So then our job is not to rate someone’s worship or worship them; our job is to worship God.

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Gentleness is actually controlled strength. When you are wounded and shaky, sitting on a curb on a summer night, you don’t want power or force. You want softness. You want gentleness. You want presence.

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God has created each of us to be builders and re-builders of community. Are you in a season of loss, loneliness, or rebuilding when it comes to community? I know it can feel impossible some days, but take heart, dear reader, and remember it's okay if it feels that way. You aren't alone.

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Rest is a gift He offers to the weary. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus tells us, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rest is a gift He offers to the weary.

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Give your sadness a safe space. Today, my heart holds sadness for a friendship that doesn’t look the way it used to. For you, maybe there is a sadness for the same — or from a different kind of relationship that doesn’t look the way you wish.

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We all want peace. We crave an inner calm-meets-strength that doesn’t rattle with volatile circumstances or disappear with busyness.

What if this kind of unshakable peace actually is possible?

We think it is.

That’s why we’re full of PEACE and joy today to tell you that our newest (in)courage Bible study, Create in Me a Heart of Peace, is now available! Cue the confetti! This Bible study features the real-life, going-first kind of stories you know and love from our (in)courage writers and an in-depth Scripture study by Becky Keife!

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Our heavy hearts are safe in God's hands. We're all growing in our relationship with God. I'm grateful that He is gracious, compassionate, and oh so patient with us. Even when we are faithless, He is faithful. He is our firm foundation when life goes awry.

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Teachers are amazing, imperfect, profoundly important people — who need our prayers. Whether you send your kids to public school or private school, or you choose to educate them at home in an organized schoolroom or messy living room, make a commitment to pray for your child's teacher...even if that's you! And if you don’t have kids, your prayers are still needed!

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We don’t have to have just the right words for God to listen. God is already listening. We don’t need the perfect location or perfect circumstances or perfect words in order to pray. God is all around us, and holy moments live in the ordinary and extraordinary times in our lives.

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Please don't discount your joy. Do you pay attention to the joy and excitement in your life? These two elements in your faith can be the signposts of the Holy Spirit's leading.

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In the One Step Closer Devotional Guide: Wild Hope by Candace Cameron Bure, you’ll discover God’s true love for you, which is a never ending source of wild, relentless hope that emerges triumphant through everything from daily irritations to life’s greatest challenges.

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He calls Himself the God of all comfort and He proves that over and over again. So many of us, especially over the past three years, have been through surprisingly hard things. It doesn’t matter if other people are tougher than you. It doesn’t matter if your friend or your neighbor could handle circumstances better than you could.

We must stop trying to tough it out.

God has made it clear that in order to be there for others, we must allow God to comfort us.
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In the One Step Closer Devotional Guide: Wild Hope by Candace Cameron Bure, you’ll discover God’s true love for you, which is a never ending source of wild, relentless hope that emerges triumphant through everything from daily irritations to life’s greatest challenges.

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Rest isn’t a sign that you’re weak.There will always be more to do, and certainly there are seasons in which we’re to run hard. But rest isn’t a sign that you’re weak; it’s trusting that the tending of your soul matters more than the completing of a task. Rest isn’t a sign that you’ve given up; rest is accepting the gift that has already been given.

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Our lives are not meaningless, and God is still faithful. Everything in life is temporary, including our pain. God won’t always take away our pain, but He does promise to be our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

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Join Becky Keife for a conversation with Voices of Lament contributor Grace P. Cho!

Inspired by Psalm 37, Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Longing for Justice is a powerful collection of reflections from Christian women of color on themes of injustice, heartache, and deep suffering. Their essays, prayers, poems, and liturgies lay bare the experiences of the oppressed even as they draw us into deeper intimacy with God and a fuller understanding of each other.

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If you are feeling discarded, unwelcome, and forgotten today, may you find that you belong with Jesus. And for the rest of us, those standing securely in a safe community, may we be the ones who open our arms. May we be the people who widen our circles.

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Without lament to give us breath again, we can drown in despair. Lamenting was our way of declaring, “We haven’t given up hope yet. This is how we hope. This is how we keep going. And we will keep going.”

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Anytime is the right time to draw near to God again. The beauty of drawing near to God is the promise that He will come near, bringing His peace, grace, and the clarity that you need to live confidently in Him.

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Join Becky Keife for a conversation with Prayers from the Parking Lotauthor Mary Carver!

If you’ve ever found yourself waiting (or hiding) in your car, desperate for guidance, peace, or reassurance that you’re not completely bombing this season of motherhood, Prayers from the Parking Lot is for you. The short devotions will point you straight to the One who loves you so much He’ll meet you anytime, anywhere — even (or especially) in the parking lot.

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The natural rhythm of prayer in our lives makes way for His supernatural peace. When a life-threatening scenario played out in front of us, we didn’t resort to prayer out of panic or fear; we responded in faithfulness with an already established practice. Praying united us with God and ushered His presence into the midst of our circumstances, and then His peace—a peace that doesn’t begin to make sense—guarded our hearts and minds.

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Being around people reminds us of who we are and who we want to be. God is relational and practical Christianity hinges on community. We weren’t intended to merely interact with avatars on a screen. We were designed for flesh and blood relationships.

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When you fall apart, you are falling into grace. Even while life is crumbling in ways that we cannot comprehend or control, His love for us still proves to be all that we need.

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God loves us so much that He will meet us exactly where we are. I didn’t need to fix my make-up or put on real pants, and nobody asked me to send a calendar request. I just showed up, in my parked car, in the middle of my busy day in a busy week, and God met me there.

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Often showing up with our focused ministry of presence is enough. Sometimes the people before us just need us to be silent. To pour another cup of coffee and dish out the brownie and sit with them in their time of need.

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"God’s purposes for me are good. He would never want to harm me." Erica Stidham is sharing her story of suffering from PTSD after losing her home in Hurricane Harvey, and how the victory of Christ is more powerful than any dark force.

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We're all daughters of the same God, privileged to bear His image to a world who is watching. God used a complete stranger to challenge my perspective and to remind me that I never know who’s watching. I never know how someone might be impacted by the smallest, sincere expression of my trust in Jesus.

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Love suffers long. Living out our love for Jesus isn’t shiny or brag-worthy, it is ordinary and often wearisome, work. To care for people made in the image of God, Jesus’ beloved “sheep,” requires that we regularly tend to our identity as those who are loved and created to love, nourish, and tend to others just as we have been by Jesus.

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We don't have to be afraid of struggle. God has auspiciously entwined struggle, reward, and fruit. They are inseparable. I have learned to express gratitude for each. In so many of life’s circumstances, struggle can be the more significant and enduring reward.

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The most important thing we can do when we feel like there’s nothing we can do is to pray. No matter how unprepared or ill-equipped we feel, no matter where we find ourselves — in the break room at work, in the middle of a long list of errands that won’t run themselves, or in our child's bed after another nightmare — we can pray.

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Maybe we aren't stuck where we are. Maybe we're just here for a bit of time. Oh, friends. We are never stuck in just one place. We have a good God who loves us way to much to leave us mired or marooned. Scripture is full of people who feel stuck and the God who rescues them -- often from themselves.

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God is not done with you. God isn’t disappointed that your gifts and talents look different today than they did ten years ago. He wants you just the way you are, right now. The curves, the stretch marks, and the cellulite are part of the story too -- don’t wish them away. Instead, know that they are part of your call for today and tomorrow. So no more turning back.

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When you follow Jesus, you have all that you need. Perhaps you feel like you’re not the right person for the job. You might have a long list of reasons why you think God’s got it wrong. You might think you need more education or more money or more faith. You might think you can’t do it because you’re a woman.

You may not feel like the right person. . . but the Holy Spirit is — and He lives in you.

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You are right where you are meant to be. You are not behind. You are not missing out. Once we tune our hearts to God's voice and reject Satan’s lies, we will experience surpassing peace. A peace that can only come from Christ.

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We need to listen to our bodies and the pace of our souls. Friends, we have been changed by this pandemic and the trauma of the last few years. We have faced trials, sickness, violence, and fractures in our communities. In these days, weeks, and months to come, you have permission to go gently.

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Whatever tomorrow holds, God will see you through it. While our circumstances change, God's unchanging character and presence go with us.

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Jesus, help me to have a deeper desire to know you and to be hungry for your Word. When we seek Him, when we make that 0.1% effort, God sees it. He is constantly pursuing your heart. He is constantly chasing after you, wanting you to experience His love for you.

Join Allyson Golden for four steps to help you dive into God’s golden Word. . . Plus a chance to win a copy of Allyson’s new inspirational journal! Enter here: https://incourage.me/?p=226050
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We must slow down our minds and our hearts to recognize what we have to be grateful for. Our posture determines our attitude. Practicing gratitude helps us to make mental and emotional shifts throughout the day when it’s not going well, and it grounds us and gives us a better perspective.

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Jesus sees. Jesus understands. And Jesus holds it all. As parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, aunts, mentors, and friends, we all have the privilege and responsibility of paying attention to children and adolescents. We don’t have to be trained mental health professionals to sense when something is off.

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Maybe the lesson is for us to enjoy the moment and not the end result. I can be so focused on what is to come that I miss the delight of being in God’s presence now. Of seeing the image of God in my life, in my neighbor, in myself — now.

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Jesus is fighting for you. What we really want is peace in the middle, don’t we? We want to know in the middle of the diagnosis, job loss, feuding friend, political drama, ignoring husband, and rebellious children that Jesus will win, that we will not be overcome by evil.

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If you’re tempted to apologize for who you are or how you are, please don’t. Remember that you have a right to be here, to take up space — in a conversation, on the airplane, in the grocery store aisle, at the moms group, in the world.

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Sometimes the answer to our prayers is not a yes or a no but a Person. With everything in me, I believe God is healer. What I’ve come to see, though, is that healing doesn’t always look like what I’ve pictured. Sometimes the answer to our prayers is not a yes or a no but a Person. We get God, and in my desperate reaching, I’ve found Him to be enough.

Are you longing for healing? Listen to Kaitlyn about why we can get our hopes up. Leave a comment here: https://incourage.me/?p=225539
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God designed life to be full of joy. Many of us feel burnt out these days. We’re tired and weary of each other and even the church, at large, at times.

What is the way forward?

Yes, we need the fellowship of Sunday morning services. Yes, we need to be taught and nourished by God's Word through sermons and Bible studies. But what if the path forward for healing and deeper bonds also included a commitment to playing together more?

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The best thing we can give to the next generation is a deep sense of who they are in Christ and how great our God is. What do you want the people you love to remember most about you and about God? What do you hope they hold onto when the storms of life roll in? Write it down in a Legacy Bible.

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Extend yourself the kindness and comfort you generously give others. Ironically, the times we most need God’s comfort are times we deprive ourselves of care. Join Bonnie Gray today for three soul care tips to reduce mental fatigue and brain fog: https://incourage.me/?p=224739

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Take one step of faith. You never know where it might lead. Today, what if moving one step closer to Jesus looked like doing something out of the ordinary to see Him more clearly? You never know what repercussions that first step of faith might have. There is salvation, beauty, and healing in your story.

This article was written by Ellen Wildman and featured in DaySpring's Everyday Faith Magazine.

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The true remedy for our shame is God's love. "I am stupid and a bad kid you don’t want," the note from my eleven-year-old said in sloppy handwriting.

Don’t we do this with God? Don’t we struggle with the same shame when coming to Him — or when deciding not to come to Him — because we think He'll reject us based on our performance, on being able to control our emotions and actions just so?

We loved Jami's tender story of an interaction with her daughter that teaches us all about God's enduring love for us. Join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=224667

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In our stuck places, God will free us. How do we get unstuck from anxious thoughts even though there may be a real basis for our fear? Barb Roose shares how she moved through her anxiety after the Buffalo shooting and how you can move through yours as well.

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Courage is the practice of risking to trust that we have a Good Shepherd who is with us always — no matter what. K. J. Ramsey's new book, The Lord Is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Toward the Voice of Love, is out today! Braiding contemplative storytelling, theological reflection, and practical neuroscience, The Lord Is My Courage walks through Psalm 23 phrase by phrase, exploring the landscape of our fear, trauma, and faith and revealing a route into connection and joy that beings right where you are.

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We can choose to see each other, as we are, and allow a little space in this corner of the internet to not be alone in it. David dared to publicly admit his loneliness. Perhaps that is the secret. And perhaps that is what God has wanted for us all along -- to share in our collective loneliness and, thus, find relief in it.

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A reminder for your marriage: You’re on the same team. If you find yourself in a place where you are displeased with your spouse more than you are delighted by him or when you simply know you aren’t loving him the way God intended in marriage, take heart.

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The Holy Spirit whispers, "I am not a distant God." As you move and love and celebrate and cry through this weekend, may the truth be made clear: You are held in the arms of your Heavenly Father.

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Hope is a practice of staying tender, of still believing. "There have been many moments when I don’t even want to hope. It feels safer to stay cynical about the world and about people. But my heart calluses over."

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We have a God who cries. Hope Himself let His heart break, and somehow it’s this that gives me hope in the midst of my heartbreak.

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Let your lament be your declaration of hope in God in the midst of hard things. Our lament is our hope in a better future — a better future that only God can create. So the next time you hear disheartening news, the next time you witness a fight or division break out, turn to God in lament.

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Every way I knew to be a Christian was suddenly triggering my anxiety, and I couldn’t figure out why." My faith can only go as deep as I am willing to let my theology spread wide." Listen to this powerful post by guest author Becky L. McCoy on how her faith has changed and grown. Leave your thoughts: https://incourage.me/?p=223662

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Barely is enough. You don't have to do more, be more, pretend more, perform more, hurry up more. Barely may not seem like much, but sometimes barely is enough to keep it all moving forward.

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Being still means doing whatever helps you personally experience God, loosen your grip, and relax and refresh your soul. Rest in God’s presence and do something today that helps you experience what peace and joy feels like for you.

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God desires to heal us at the roots so that, in due time, we can bloom more abundantly. In Luke 12:27-28, it says we should consider the lilies and how God clothes them and takes care of them. If God does that for the flowers, we shouldn't be anxious because, duh, how much more will He do for us?

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The Holy Spirit is here, living and active, ready to speak words of comfort and courage to each of us who believe in Jesus. The same Spirit who blew like a violent wind and empowered the disciples to boldly share the good news is able to do the same for us. Will we dare to invite His holy disruption and ask Him to empower us to follow Him with courage?

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Her children arise, and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:28

"On an ordinary day, my children behold me as comforter, teacher, and the object of their affection. Though I seek to bless their precious lives, the truth is they bless me beyond measure." Be blessed by Dawn Camp's reflections on being a mother: https://incourage.me/?p=223852

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Our one heart for Jesus beats loudest when we link arms and remember that we don't journey alone. Together is how we thrive. This is reflected in our words here, in our books and devotionals, and in our brand new (in)courage 2022-23 One Heart planner! Plan and walk through your days remembering that you are not alone. And to remind you of this throughout 2022 and 2023, we’re giving away THREE (in)courage One Heart planners!

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May you embrace your desire to dream and imagine like you embrace your need to breathe. Imagination is the foundation to our faith because faith invites us to envision and embrace a King and a kingdom we’ve yet to see with our eyes.

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Show me how to bring You the most glory, Lord. Every single choice is all for You.

Today, Jen shares a perspective we don't often hear from — infertility from a future grandmother's point of view. Read about her grief and hope: https://incourage.me/?p=223767

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Wisdom and discernment comes from paying attention to the movements of God in and around us. When we're looking for direction in our lives, we don’t need lightning-bolt messages written out in the sky. We don’t have to have fleece-and-dew moments for us to follow the paths God leads us down. In Christ, we have the Holy Spirit who guides into all truth.

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What matters over a lifetime is that we don’t let what we perceive have more of a hold on us than what we believe, what we know deep down is true.

Our brains are wired with a negativity bias. This helps us survive, but if we’re not careful, it can hold us back from our best lives. In Holley's article today you'll learn 4 questions we can ask ourselves to do a reality check to make sure we aren’t looking through lenses that are distorting what we see. https://incourage.me/?p=223507

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In the midst of misery, there can be majesty. Pain and purpose can co-exist. In the midst of brokenness, there can be beauty. Because the Lord is near.

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The Holy Spirit is an advocate. And sometimes, we see the shadows of that work of advocacy through the presence of others.

Listen to how Melissa experienced the kindness of others on her recent travels and how it pointed her to our great Advocate. How have you seen and experienced God through the advocacy of others? https://incourage.me/?p=223751

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Darling, your wisdom is showing. Growing older has revealed my vulnerabilities, inadequacies, and desperate need for God. It has also shown me we’re more alike than not. Aging is the price we pay for life, and it’s worth it.

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Mothering is all a great push and pull. It's a series of both/ands, of give and take, of holding close and letting go. Every single woman who loves, encourages, and nurtures those who become part of the next generation is doing an amazing work and is to be celebrated.

At (in)courage, we have beautiful gifts and resources for and about moms of all kinds — A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom and Oh, Baby! Devotions for New Parents are two that we're giving away in a gift bundle today! Enter here: https://incourage.me/?p=223654

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Mercy is an invitation to align our hearts with the heart of God and to dignify those around us. As recipients of God's mercy, we are called to emulate His mercy. It doesn’t require a large bank account or hours of time. Sometimes mercy can be extended through giving up your seat on the bus, inviting a rebellious child into your arms, defending someone who is being shamed, or delivering a meal to a neighbor.

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When our hope goes missing, we have to become detectives and look for it. Rather than believe it is not present or does not exist if we do not spot it easily, we must determine to pull out our magnifying glass and search for it.

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Life often looks very different from how we pictured it, but where God has positioned us is exactly where we need to be.

Do you need a new perspective on life? Are you looking for cozy, inspiring, guided journal pages that will both meet you where you are and encourage you to keep going? Look no further than the new journal from DaySpring, This Is My Happy Place: A Positivity Journal to Finding God's Light, by Hope Reagan Harris! Get your copy today, and for a chance to win another copy for a friend, comment on today's article who you'd like to gift a copy to. We’ll be choosing FIVE winners! Enter here: https://incourage.me/?p=223454

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Practicing gratitude helps me see the story unfolding from God’s perspective. Friends, it is God’s will that we practice gratitude -- not because God needs our praise but so that we don’t miss out on living in the glory of His bigger picture.

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The Creator of the universe thinks of us nonstop, knows every single intricate detail about us, and yet adores us. God doesn’t just see the best, prettiest, and most presentable portions of our selves. God also sees every deep, dark, ugly, secret part, and still He chooses to love us.

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The things that make us different are often the very things that point others to the Divine. Friend, we don’t need to hide or water down any part of us to fit into culture. God made every part of us intentionally and wired us together. Nothing was accidental.

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Perhaps God’s silence is a comfort, a reminder, a presence that actually speaks volumes, telling us, “I’m right here with you. I’m not going anywhere.” ⁣ ⁣Perhaps God is nearer than we ever imagined. It may feel like He’s quiet but maybe it’s because He is so close.

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Sister, stay awake to the detours God gives you as divine invitations. In her new book, Awake: Paying Attention to What Matters Most in a World That's Pulling You Apart, Anjuli casts a compelling vision for you to live a soul-awake life. The invitation might be as gentle as a song or as abrupt as a rooster’s crow, but God is always waking you up. You can have the life you really want, and you don’t have to lose your soul trying to get it.

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Honest questions can lead us to deeper intimacy with God. We can welcome the questions of our children, neighbors, enemies, and our own. Doing so will require us to dig beyond them and find the pain we’ve buried down deep, the fears we harbor and hide, and offer it all to God.

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If our hope rests in Jesus alone, we will not be disappointed. @michelecushatt teaches us to hope in an excerpt from Create in Me a Heart of Hope.

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The expectancy of hope begets hope. "We cannot change the weather just as we cannot stop a warring world. But we can hold tight to the expectancy of hope. This is not the end. Despair does not have the final say. Cynicism won’t win. Winter won’t last forever." @kayla_craig encourages us to hold on to hope and to ask God for help when we're lost in hopelessness.

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Jesus accepted help, so we can and should too. "How do we give ourselves permission to willingly and joyfully accept help, whether we think we need it or not?" @barbroose shares how she learned to receive love and care through a particularly difficult time in her life and how she sees Jesus doing the same in Scripture.

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When we cannot hold onto hope, we can ask to be heard. When we can no longer bear the weight of brokenness, we can let someone hear our sighs and cries. "Scripture says that faith comes by hearing, but I know it also comes by being heard." @kjramseywrites shares a beautiful message on the power of allowing our weaknesses to be witnessed.

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Getting ready for Easter? At dayspring.com, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Use code PODCAST10 to get $10 off your order at dayspring.com!

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We're thrilled to finally share with you that we're adding three new writers to the (in)courage family! Please join us in warmly welcoming Barb Roose, Kayla Craig, and KJ Ramsey to (in)courage! Read and leave a comment on today's article to welcome them: https://incourage.me/2022/04/introducing-three-new-incourage-contributors.html

Getting ready for Easter? At dayspring.com, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Use code PODCAST10 to get $10 off your order at dayspring.com!

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Jesus stands in the gap between the reality of our mistakes and the perfection of God. Are you caught in your mistakes right now? Don’t be afraid, friend. God isn’t angry. He understands that sometimes we just mess up. And through the sacrifice of Jesus, He wants to offer you another chance.

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"God is part of each and every story. He is with you, and He is for you." Today is Jennifer Ueckert's last article as an (in)courage contributor! Read her final encouraging words to us today, and leave her a comment of thanks for more than a dozen years as a contributor: https://incourage.me/?p=223076

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I want to live a life defined by a deep longing for Christ and Christ alone. Have you become too busy to recognize your soul's deep hunger for God? Jesus is the Bread of Life and our Living Water. Feast in His presence and be filled.

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He is not just offering us a lifeline. He is our lifeline. He is our best and only hope.

WOOHOO -- we're celebrating the release of our newest Bible study, Create in Me a Heart of Hope! Read an excerpt in today's article and don't miss the giveaway at the end: https://incourage.me/?p=223150&preview=true

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If my sense of security and hope is wrapped up in marriage, children, my own hard work, and a daily sense of happiness, all it will take is a storm in one area to take the whole thing down. Why? None can save me. And not one will last. You and I need a foundation bigger and stronger.

So the question for you now is: If someone performed a home inspection on your life, what would they say about the foundation of it?

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I learned it often takes time to grow good things, and God works in powerful ways while I wait. Kristen Strong shares about learning to belong in the place she called home, Colorado, and how it took time to grow roots. Are you feeling like you don't quite belong in the place you call home too? Join the conversation here: https://incourage.me/?p=223121

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My day-to-day opportunity is to bear witness to God — right where I'm at, no matter what's happening. All we have is now. So instead of "if only," we ask, "What has God tasked me with for today? What thanks can I give? What beauty can I behold? What grace can I share? What prayers can I pray? What joy can I feel?"

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Moving aside makes room for new voices. Today is Patricia Raybon's last article as an (in)courage contributor. Leave a comment for her as she says farewell to our community: https://incourage.me/?p=223044

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We can have hope because our story is not over. - Holley Gerth

Our new Bible study, Create in Me a Heart of Hope, releases March 29th! Sign up on today's article to get a FREE full week of Bible study and to preorder your copy: https://incourage.me/?p=223020

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You become a safe place when you share your story, both the broken and the beautiful, with another. We each have a story to tell, and when we share those stories, we get to see how God is beautiful and true, loving and kind, no matter what story the next page may tell.

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There is nothing you are going through right now that is a mystery to Him. Jennifer shares about how comforting it was to realize Jesus was once a teenager as she comforted her daughter, "Whatever comes your way, Jesus is with you. He gets you."

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Know that when we feel alone in our hurt — even from those we have championed for years — Jesus understands. In our church hurt, God wants to show us that He gets it, that despite the pain, the church is worth fighting for, that relationships are worth fighting for, and that we are worth fighting for.

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In our wandering, we are never truly lost. Beloved, Jesus walked willingly into the darkness long ago, so you don’t have to walk alone anymore. He is that Someone who stays with you in difficult moments and guides you through them.

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Our kids can’t live up to perfect, and it helps them know they don't have to be when we admit we're imperfect too.

Renee Swope's new book, A Confident Mom: Simple Ways to Give Your Child What They Need Most, is out now! We know it will encourage and inspire all you mamas out there, so we're giving away 5 copies!

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Sometimes circumstances throw our regular routines right out the window, and we have to adapt. But if we seek God, we will find Him. Our personal devotion times won't always look the same in every season. How have you changed your regular routine for personal worship to adapt to a specific season of your life?

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With hope, we can withstand the storm and keep pressing forward.

Looking for hope? We've got some for you. Introducing Create in Me a Heart of Hope, the new (in)courage Bible study from DaySpring! Preorder your copy today!

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God is like the heart in your chest — even though you can’t see Him, you can hear Him, feel Him, and sense Him. He will never just be a God to worship; He’s a God who is with us — closer than the skin on our bones, closer than the heart in our chest.

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How we pursue peace and model it for our children or the neighbors or our co-workers has a long-term, multigenerational impact on others. Because small moments multiplied over time matter, prioritize the importance of peacemaking. Don't grow weary or give up hope on it.

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Pain is not a competition. There is no contest for compassion. Too often, we disqualify ourselves from comfort. We think our pain is not big enough to deserve comfort. But is there really a pain too small for comfort?

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Our location matters, and there is good to be found right where we’re at. We are in our neighborhoods, our cities, our towns for a reason, and it’s in those specific places that God is there, that God is working, that God is creating life, that God is redeeming the people and the place toward His kingdom come.

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Can you help me understand?
What else?

Two questions we can ask when we're sitting across the table from someone we disagree with. Seven words total. They are not magic. They won’t instantly make all our anger or fear go away. They won’t solve every problem. We might need to say them through tears or gritted teeth. But they are a start.

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All truth is God's truth. I thought for a long time that if I just avoided words that weren't written in red letter, I would stay holy. But now I rejoice that God is so big that His hand is seen in countless examples of the human experience and that He is the answer for the aches in our hearts.

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This year I’m taking a different approach to Lent. I’m accepting God’s invitation to focus on rejoicing. I invite you to fast from distractions and join me at the table to feast with our Savior, the Bread of Life.

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God walks with us during our dark years and never leaves us. Today, we're featuring an excerpt by Jen Chapman from Dayspring's spring issue of the Everyday Faith magazine. Read the empowering story, and enter to win a copy of the magazine for you and a friend!

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Because of the finished work of Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid to break free from ideas and practices that discourage us from seeing, valuing, and loving our neighbor. Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In offers a smart and honest starting point to help you have natural, effective, and meaningful conversations about skin tone and race. We are so excited about this new book from our dear Lucretia Berry, and we're giving away FIVE copies! Leave a comment on today's article to be entered into the giveaway.

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Unlike how quickly I can air fry my dinner, I can’t air fry faithfulness. ⁣⁣ Faithfulness isn’t flashy or splashy or dazzling. It’s perseverance and resilience and showing up day after day.

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Listen in as Empowered authors Mary Carver, Grace P. Cho, and Anna E. Rendell discuss becoming empowered in the emotional area of our lives. Get five FREE devotions from Empowered at incourage.me/empoweredbook!

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The work of tending to the inheritance we’ve been given in our ethnic heritage is something we are all created for. When I think about the fact that God will keep our ethnicities visible in heaven, I understand how sacred the work of tending to and mending the expressions of our ethnic heritage is.

How do you see God in the details of your ethnic heritage? Join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=222450

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You’re here, and you matter.
You’re here, and I am so glad you are.
You’re here, and I see you.
But more importantly, God sees you.

Mary reminds us we can know every day that we are incredibly important to the One who matters most — the One who is both the Most High Almighty and our constant Friend, who never leaves us. https://incourage.me/?p=222614

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I need to rely on the Holy Spirit to move and bring the awe that comes with a rolled-away stone. Easter isn’t just about one Sunday; it’s about the journey He took all the way to the cross. How will you get your hearts ready for Easter?

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With the state of the world such as it is, I've never been more convinced of just how much we need the body of Christ. We need encouragement and love and wisdom from one another. We need fellowship and intimacy with each other. And we need to build each other up in prayer and faith.

Karina reminds us that thankfully, we are not alone in this life: https://incourage.me/?p=222444

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Shame can’t live in the light. Fear doesn’t grow in the light. Freedom and growth and truth are songs of the light — songs that someone else needs to hear. The unique manifestations of mental illness can make it a very lonely experience, but it’s worth it to push through the pain, fear, and awkwardness to tell someone how you really feel. There is power in bringing our struggles out of the darkness of isolation and into the light of shared experience.

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Listen in as Empowered authors Mary Carver, Grace P. Cho, and Anna E. Rendell discuss becoming empowered in the emotional area of our lives. Get five FREE devotions from Empowered at incourage.me/empoweredbook!

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To do as Jesus did, we must be okay — and teach our kids to be okay — with stepping away from the circle, momentarily placing ourselves on the outside so we can reach someone else on the outside. The more we practice stepping outside our circles, the easier it gets to welcome others in. The more we practice it, the more we'll find it's worth the awkward.

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Loneliness doesn’t lend itself to bravery, but love has always been a catalyst for courage. Because connection — belonging — begets bravery.

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No matter what challenge you’re facing today, you aren’t facing it alone. - Mary Carver in Empowered: More of Him for All of You

Today is the day!! Our new devotional, Empowered, is here! We're celebrating its release with a major giveaway, so read today's excerpt from the book and get all the giveaway details: https://incourage.me/?p=222219

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We are wanted. We belong. We are loved. We are His. No human can fill the love gap in our hearts. All of us are broken, with imperfections, flaws, and shortcomings. But the One who can truly fill us, the One who's always wanted us is God.

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There are miracles in plain sight, beckoning to be seen. The blue sky, the frosted trees, the wonder of snowflakes. Music pouring from my headphones. Holding a loved one’s hand. What miracles do you see around you?

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Welcome to a bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! Each weekday we meet you right where you are, and today we have a special conversation for you.

For five weeks, we’ll be bringing you Empowered: More of Him for All of Youauthors and friends Mary Carver, Grace P. Cho, and Anna E. Rendell. They'll be having conversations and sharing stories together as they go through Empowered’s five sections: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and relational. Download this episode and listen in!

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Steadfast minds trust God because they know God. Even on the foggiest of days, in the most confusing of times, we can trust Him — even for what we can’t yet see.

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Don’t tire of doing good. You are reaping a harvest and pleasing the Holy Spirit with your active love. Caring for those who are sick can be a blessing. How will you bless them? Will you text or call them and tell them you’re praying for them? Will you offer to bring their favorite meal? We'd love to hear!

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Friend, walk confidently with your head held high into that battle that scares, accuses, or condemns. Because of His great love, you are more than a conqueror. We are more than conquerors — equipped and ready to fight whether we feel up to the challenge or not. Even if we don’t feel ready, God is for us. God loves us. And nothing can separate us from that love. No matter what. Full stop.

Read the full article + get details about Empowered here: https://incourage.me/?p=222108

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Sometimes, when life is at its hardest, we can’t manage a grandiose gesture. But most of the time, we can all bring soup. When we offer something practical and immediate during a difficult time, it's a simple gesture that goes a long way to bless someone and ease their struggle. What can you offer someone today?

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We want to be done, but God is still doing something here. Whether we like it or not, we must continue to feel the pain we’ve already persevered through this pandemic. What we need is faith — faith not in peace, faith not in tomorrow, faith not in what can be measured or monetized, faith not in health, and faith not in my own understanding. We need faith in Jesus and in Jesus alone.

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Welcome to a bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! Each weekday we meet you right where you are, and today we have a special conversation for you.

For five weeks, we’ll be bringing you Empowered: More of Him for All of Youauthors and friends Mary Carver, Grace P. Cho, and Anna E. Rendell. They'll be having conversations and sharing stories together as they go through Empowered’s five sections: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and relational. Download this episode and listen in!

Preorder Empowered and get a FREE Courageous Bible Study of your choice! Details: incourage.me/empoweredbook

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Checking in with a friend, a neighbor, or family member tells that person they belong, that their personhood and experiences matter, so let’s check in with each other!
How are you doing?
How are you coping?
What's been on your mind lately?

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When we stop trying to hold it all together we can finally rest in what we need most — a God who holds us. We all have something we’re consistently tempted to go to in order to numb out, cope with stress, or avoid facing difficult emotions or experiences. But the good news is we don’t have to win the battle on our own.

“Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 7:24-25).

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May you take time to rest in the knowledge that God loves you beyond question and beyond measure. You are beloved, friend. He loves us enough to send His son to this broken planet to take our place and our punishment, to rewrite our stories, to redeem every single part of us. He loves us enough to follow us to the ends of the earth—and He did. Why? I still don’t quite know. But His love for us, in all its glory, is as undeniable as it is unimaginable.

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Jesus valued being with people over being productive. Let this be our prayer today: Lord, help me find the balance between being together and being productive.

Listen to Renee's words and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to be present. Read + learn more about (in)courage: https://incourage.me/?p=221834

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Saying no actually is being like Jesus.

Grace P. Cho
Empowered: More of Him for All of YouLeave Grace a comment and learn more about Empowered, the new (in)courage devotional: https://incourage.me/?p=221914

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Welcome to a bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! Each weekday we meet you right where you are, and today we have a special conversation for you. For the next five weeks, we’ll be bringing you conversations with Empowered: More of Him for All of Youauthors and friends Mary Carver, Grace P. Cho, and Anna E. Rendell. They'll be having conversations and sharing stories together as they go through Empowered’s five sections: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and relational. Download this episode and listen in!

Preorder Empowered and get a FREE Courageous Bible Study of your choice! Details: incourage.me/empoweredbook

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How astounding that God can use waiting and rejection to prepare us for His calling! It can be hard to distinguish whether our desires are from God or not, but as we wait and trust in Him, God shows us the way. And when what we want equals God’s desire, the difference means everything.

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Jesus is our Healer. We have to trust Him, get up, and walk in the direction He is calling us. If you feel a little scraped up and sore from these last few years, I’m here to remind you it’s never too late to get up and walk. Jesus offers you a hand of healing.

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We can spend our lives grasping for more, attempting to bolt from the crossroads of ordinary and mundane, or we can rest in His grasp, relinquishing ourselves to the peace of the present. We can pursue life to the fullest, or we can live in Him who gives us the fullest life. And perhaps a life of abundance looks less like losing ourselves through escape and more like finding Him right where we are.

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If you're afraid that you’ve missed your chance, that you’ve messed up too much, that you’ve wandered too far, that you’ve waited too long, know that God will never give up on you. He is here to give you another chance. Take heart. Our God is a God of second chances.

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You are essential because you have influence — far greater than you realize. There is always someone who needs to see your kindness, hear your story, or read your words. You are not replaceable or disposable. You matter more than you know.

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God doesn’t need our bravado, charisma, or strength. He doesn’t need a blue checkmark on Instagram, a book deal, or a decent salary. He doesn’t need us to perform, pretend, or produce in order to ensure He’ll stick around. In the upside-down kingdom we reside in, weakness is exactly what Jesus wants.

Read Aliza's piece here: https://incourage.me/?p=221590

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Lasting peace comes from an everlasting relationship with Jesus, who is our Peace. Right in the middle of every argument, misunderstanding, voice raised, or worse, we can cry out to Peace — Jesus — and lean hard on what cannot be mustered up or maintained in our own strength.

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God is invested in our wholeness and the empowerment of our whole being. He empowers us to be all that He’s made us to be by the truth of His Word and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Empowered: More of Him for All of You is unlike any other book we've ever written, and we are SO excited for it to be in your hands. Preorder your copy today, and you'll also get a copy of any one of the Courageous Bible Studies for FREE!

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"The plant of freedom has grown only a bud and not yet a flower." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Recognizing where we are now — that we’ve got more growing to do — is essential. As long as there are nations and people groups who treat the image of God unjustly and resist God’s plan for love, advocates for justice will rise up.

Read Lucretia's full piece, a reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work: https://incourage.me/?p=221544

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Reaching out for help isn’t easy, but it is always worth it. How have you experienced the grace of God when you've reached out to others during a hard season?

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As difficult change comes into your life, Jesus walks with you through it. Take your time with Him and take it slow. Don't rush your heart and soul through change. Do what you need to do on the outside, but let God do His good work on the inside in His good timing.

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Whether you’ve just stumbled upon (in)courage or you’ve been hanging out with us for more than a decade, we want you to know who we are and what we're crazy excited about (in) 2022!

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You don’t have to build a colorful building or an online following. You can brighten your corner by choosing praise and positivity every single day, right where you are.

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Maybe the point is that we can keep all the wonder, the celebration, the questions, and adoration going in our ordinary days, long after the cookies are gone and the tinsel tossed out. Maybe grappling with the mundane, living life alongside beloved friends and family, going to work, and living for the will of our Father is more relatable than we think. And what a gift that Jesus did the very same things.

Read the full piece by Anna E. Rendell: https://incourage.me/?p=221287

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Join us each weekday as our daily article is read for you. Listen on your commute whether to work or school dropoff, listen as you begin or end your day, listen on a walk or at your desk. Thanks for making (in)courage part of your day.

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It's the final episode of this seasons podcast! Today (in)courage and DaySpring team members Anna and Joy share about their experiences leaning into God’s power, how their confidence in Him can be tested, and how they relate to the stories of Rahab and of David and Goliath.

We also spill the beans on some VERY exciting changes coming next month to the podcast! Subscribe today and stay tuned.

You'll hear an excerpt of the Bible study read by author Becky Keife, and a selection from the companion Bible Study videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside Becky, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together.

Listen to these weekly episodes and also join the discussion in our Monday online study right here! Yep, we’ve been going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you’re invited to both. We hope you’ll read back through the posts and join in!

Get your copy of the Courageous Kindness Bible study from DaySpring.com, and be sure and subscribe to the (in)courage podcast so you don’t miss a single episode when we resume in January!

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Today, (in)courage and DaySpring team members Anna and Joy talk their way through week five of the Courageous Kindness Bible study. They share about their experiences with 'long haul' type friendships, and their connection to the story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10.

You'll also hear an excerpt of the Bible study read by author Becky Keife, and a selection from the companion Bible Study videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside Becky, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together.

Listen to the weekly episodes and also join the discussion in our Monday online study, right here! Yep, we’re going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you’re invited to both. We hope you’ll join us!

Listen to today’s episode below or wherever you stream podcasts, be sure and subscribe to the (in)courage podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Get your copy of the Courageous Kindness Bible study from DaySpring.com, and use code PODCAST25 to save 25% and get free shipping on your copies of Courageous Kindness.

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Welcome to the (in)courage podcast! Today, listen in as (in)courage and DaySpring team members Anna and Joy share stories from Thanksgivings past, discuss the story where Jesus feeds thousands of people with just seven loaves and fishes, and the ways in which kindness can look a lot like inconvenience (in a really good way).

You'll also hear an excerpt of the Bible study from special guest Aliza Latta! She reads her very timely story of a Thanksgiving she won't forget from Week 4 of the Courageous Kindness Bible Study, which you can also read here.

Finally, hear a selection from the Bible Study companion videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside study author Becky Keife, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together. Watch the videos in full anytime.

We hope you'll also join the discussion in our online Bible study right here! Yep, we’re going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you’re invited to both. Join us!

Listen to today’s episode below or wherever you stream podcasts! Subscribe to the (in)courage podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! And pick up your copy of the Courageous Kindness Bible study from DaySpring.com, and be sure to use code PODCAST25 to save 25% and get free shipping on your copy.

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Today Becky Keife, Courageous Kindness author, joins us again! She talks with fellow (in)courage team member Anna about Week 3 of the Courageous Kindness Bible study, they discuss the ministry of childcare, kindnesses offered that are big and small, and become benchmark moments. They let us know that you cannot miss Mary Carver's story from this week, which involves a school dumpster and a missing retainer, and goes right along with Psalm 40:1-3. And they finish up with reflections on that Psalm.

You'll also hear an excerpt of the Bible study read by author Becky Keife, and a selection from the companion Bible Study videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside Becky, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together.

Listen to the weekly episodes and also join the discussion in our Monday online study, right here! Yep, we’re going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you’re invited to both. We hope you’ll join us!

Listen to today’s episode below or wherever you stream podcasts! Subscribe to the (in)courage podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! And pick up your copy of the Courageous Kindness Bible study from DaySpring.com, and be sure to use code PODCAST25 to save 25% and get free shipping on your copy.

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Today we have a special treat -- Becky Keife, Courageous Kindness author, joins us! She talks with fellow (in)courage team member Anna about week two of the Courageous Kindness Bible study, and they discuss a couple of times when someone gave something small, yet it made a big impact on their day, or even their life. They talk about the ministry of coffee, what happened when a whole crowd forgot their lunches, and then they visit a story in Mark 12 where Jesus points out to His disciples that an offering from a poor widow has schooled the rich.

You'll also hear an excerpt of the Bible study read by author Becky Keife, and a selection from the companion Bible Study videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside Becky, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together.

Listen to the weekly episodes and also join the discussion in our Monday online study, right here! Yep, we’re going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you’re invited to both. We hope you’ll join us!

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This season, (in)courage and DaySpring team members Anna and Joy talk their way through the Courageous Kindness Bible study. Each week, you'll hear their stories and conversations, along with an excerpt of the Bible study read by author Becky Keife. Also, every episode features a selection from the companion Bible Study videos! These video discussions feature (in)courage writers Lucretia Berry and Grace P. Cho alongside Becky, and they offer us a seat beside them in the living room as they go through Courageous Kindness together.

Listen to the weekly episodes and also join the discussion in our Monday online study at incourage.me! Yep, we're going through Courageous Kindness both on the podcast AND as an online community, and you're invited to both. We hope you'll join us!

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! In these bonus episodes, (in)courage community manager and author Becky Keife discusses with friends how every small kindness makes a big impact.

Today, Becky’s joined by friend and (in)courage contributor, Aliza Latta. You’re going to be so encouraged! If you've ever been afraid to trust God with your resources or just get a little awkward for the sake of loving another, this conversation is for you. Because at the end of the day, we all need to remember that kindness isn't about us -- it's about Jesus.

Connect:

Get your copy of The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact by Becky Keife.
Connect on Instagram with Becky (@beckykeife) and Aliza (@alizalatta).
Learn more at bethesimpledifference.com.

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In today’s episode, Anna and Joy finish up their discussion on the Courageous Influence Bible study and talk about the power of sharing our stories. Joy talks about being seen and loved by God through the little things in her life with a recent story about finding a long held-on-to set of antique jars. Anna speaks to the way in which school lunches ministered to her heart over the last year. They talk about Psalm 34:18, and how God has comforted them during their most difficult times, and where their influence really comes from.

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, who shares her story as published in Week Six of the Courageous Influence Bible study.

Also today, hear from Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! Each of them share parts of their story, and you don’t want to miss it. Listen in to find out which of them experienced God’s grace through a bouquet of peonies, felt God’s love through a hummingbird’s presence, and lived God’s redemption even as she had an incredibly difficult experience with her son.

The (in)courage podcast will be back in a few weeks with Season Three, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! In these bonus episodes, (in)courage community manager + author Becky Keife discusses with friends how every small kindness makes a big impact.

Today, Becky’s joined by friend and (in)courage contributor, Jami Nato. Jami shares the story of The Coping Mechanism Basket -- a simple way her neighbors give what they have to come alongside one another during difficult seasons. Becky and Jami talk about how "tell me what you need" is often less loving than just showing up with simple, practical, intentional kindness.

This episode will challenge you to invest in the friends around you, or start to cultivate the kind of community you long to have. Take note of some of the key ingredients Becky and Jami talk about, including generosity, awkwardness, and maybe getting a little bossy.

You're going to be so encouraged. Listen wherever you stream podcasts!

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"We have to push through the awkward -- especially at church."

Anna and Joy talk today about connecting with people and building relationships around the dinner table. They share their stories of having people over, bringing them together, and what that kind of influence has looked like in their lives. They discuss how being deeply plugged in to church community takes strength and guts, their favorite, and end with Luke 24:13-16 as they talk through what it means to be in discipleship.

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Grace P. Cho. She reads her story about influence at the dinner table, as published in Week Five of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.

Also, in each episode of this season (today included), hear from very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! Today, each of them share the ways in which serving, gathering, and hosting has led to discipleship in their lives. Listen in to find out which of them learned and served by cleaning toilets, which prayed for couple friends, and which encourages us to go first with our invitations.

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast! In these bonus episodes, (in)courage community manager and author Becky Keife discusses with friends how every small kindness makes a big impact.

Today, Becky's joined by friend and (in)courage contributor, Anjuli Paschall. Anjuli shares the story of how an afternoon meltdown full of embarrassment became a gateway to receiving a simple yet profound kindness from a neighbor. They ask and answer the question, Who can you carry in your heart today and bless with what you already have? They remind us that "Kindness is the good kind of contagious," and they invite you to take The Simple Difference Challenge on Instagram with Becky!

Connect:

Get your copy of The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact by Becky Keife.
Follow @beckykeife on Instagram to join The Simple Difference Challenge.
Connect with Anjuli at @lovealways.anjuli.
Learn more at bethesimpledifference.com.

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"Even when we plant the seeds and water them, God brings the growth." Anna and Joy talk about influence for a season, and how God is faithful afterwards. They disagree on puzzles, talk about their crying babies, and what both taught them about sowing seeds of influence. Finally, they look at Colossians 3:23 and , discussing the ways God operates in a system of generosity (not scarcity).

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Becky Keife. She reads her story as published in Week Four of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.

Also this season, joining us are very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! These three friends spent a few days together as they went through the study and -- lucky us -- they recorded their conversations so we can all listen in. Today they talk about grace as waterfalls and ice cream sundaes, and how "God's economy isn't about equal."

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"I'm not enough, and everyone's going to find out." Have you ever had a similar thought? Joy and Anna have, and today they talk about how to show fully as your whole, entire self. This is how we'll have influence. They talk about David & Goliath, and how we can work with Jesus to defeat imposter syndrome.

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Tasha Jun. She reads her story as published in Week Three of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.

Also this season, joining us are very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! These three friends spent a few days together as they went through the study and -- lucky us -- they recorded their conversations so we can all listen in.

Listen wherever you stream podcasts!

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"I believe. Help me in my unbelief." Have you ever heard this phrase from scripture? Anna and Joy felt this one hard this week, along with the time Jesus said, "What do you mean if I can?". They talk about Mary (Jesus' mother) getting the news of a lifetime, what we can learn about obedience from her, and what it means to give God our willing yes.

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Robin Dance. She reads her story as published in Week Two of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.

Also this season, joining us are very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! These three friends spent a few days together as they went through the study and -- lucky us -- they recorded their conversations so we can all listen in.

Listen wherever you stream podcasts!

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Welcome to Season Two of the (in)courage Podcast! This season, friends and (in)courage team members Anna E. Rendell and Joy Groblebe are working through what it means to have influence. . . and it might not look like what you're thinking.

In todays episode, Joy and Anna talk about the best cinnamon rolls they ever had (spoiler alert: they were from Bennigans'), and how Jesus makes the difference between influence and influencing. Listen below or wherever you stream podcasts!

Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Dawn Camp. She reads her story as published in Week One of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.

Also this season, we will have very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of Courageous Influence)! These three friends spent a few days together as they went through the study and -- lucky us -- they recorded their conversations so we can all listen in.

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This final week of our first season, hosts Becky Keife and Mary Carver discuss what they've learned about joy from God's perspective through this series of conversations. They talk about how joy is a gift from God and though happiness can be fleeting, difficult to access, or hard to maintain, joy in the Lord will last through every season.

If you'd like to go deeper into this topic of joy, check out the Courageous Joy Bible Studyat DaySpring — use code PODCAST25 to save 25% + get free shipping! Find it at http://bit.ly/ci_dayspring.

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This week, our hosts Becky Keife and Mary Carver discuss how we can find so much joy in community and how, in order to truly love God and love others, we must value every believer by embracing and celebrating what makes us unique. Michelle Reyes, (in)courage contributor, joins the show to share her own story of joy found in community.

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This week, our hosts Becky Keife and Mary Carver ask if it's possible to find joy even when life is at its hardest. They talk about how it's not bad or weird or even uncommon to feel both grief and joy at the same time, and they share when this has been true in their lives.

(in)courage editor and contributor Grace P. Cho joins the show to share her story of finding joy during a difficult season.

Find full episode notes here: https://incourage.me/2021/07/season-one-episode-06.html

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Our hosts Becky and Mary talk about why it's a good thing for us to purposefully rejoice in what God has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. They discuss making the most of every opportunity to rejoice, remembering that every good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17), and also share a few things they're celebrating right now. And Anna E. Rendell, (in)courage contributor and digital content manager, joins the episode to share her story of celebration.

Whether you’ve gone through the Courageous JoyBible study, haven’t started it yet, or haven’t even heard of it, you’re invited to this series of conversations. Get your copy of Courageous Joyat DaySpring.com — use code PODCAST25 to save 25% + get free shipping!

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This week, Becky and Mary are looking at how we can find joy in how God made us, how when we gaze upon God and then see ourselves through His eyes, we can’t help but feel love and joy for the person He’s made us to be. That's hard! Our brave hosts share how they've struggled to love the way the Lord made them—and how Scripture tells us that no matter how the world sees us, God looks at the heart.

Joining today is (in)courage contributor Lucretia Berry, who shares her own story about finding our joy in the Lord and how He made us.

Find full show notes here: https://incourage.me/?p=217489

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This week, our hosts Becky Keife and Mary Carver take a look at what it means to find our joy in the Lord—and what gets in our way of doing so.

Robin Dance, (in)courage contributor joins the episode to share her own story of joy from Week 2 Day 3 of Courageous Joy, leading Becky and Mary to discuss how easy it is to lose our focus on God and attempt to find joy elsewhere. They also turn to Scripture for the story of the “sinful” woman who anointed Jesus’s feet. (You can find the full story in Luke 7:36-50.)

Get the full show notes: https://incourage.me/?p=217487

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This week, Becky Keife and Mary Carver dive into this season’s topic of courageous joy by starting with some foundational questions. They ask (and answer), “What is joy? And why is it important?”

In this episode, we also hear from Aliza Latta, (in)courage contributor, as she shares her own story of joy from Week One, Day Two of the Courageous Joy Bible Study.

Find the full show notes here: https://incourage.me/?p=217485

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In this first episode of the first season, Becky Keife and Mary Carver introduce you to (in)courage, the podcast, and this season's topic: Courageous Joy.Becky is the (in)courage community manager, and Mary is a long-time (in)courage contributor, as well as the author of the Courageous Joy Bible Study. These two friends are here to discuss what it means to delight in God through every season of our lives.

In each episode, Becky and Mary discuss the good, the ugly, the beautiful, and the broken—and how we can see God in all of it. Nothing is off limits in these intimate, authentic conversations, because nothing in our lives is out of God's reach.

Find full show notes here: https://incourage.me/?p=217334

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