The (in)courage Podcast

As certain as the sun rises, God will come to the rescue. Keep your eyes focused on Him! In the waiting, our faith grows stronger as we discover that God is present with us. His presence not only for…

"There’s no such thing as "too much" for God.

God knows the end from the beginning, and no matter what or how much our days hold, He will hold us. Nothing — no thing — will take Him by surprise. There…

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In this episode, Becky Keife interviews Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, author of the children's book 'Kailani's Gift.' The book explores themes of perseverance, developing gifts, and the importanc…

"How often do we choose today's comfort at the cost of tomorrow's growth? Comfort isn't always the haven we think it is. Sometimes it is a tomb.
 
 A bulb that stays entombed too long in the ground eve…

"We serve a God who cares more about the quality of our faithfulness with what He’s given us than the quantity of our accomplishments. He isn’t asking us to do as much as we possibly can; He is askin…

"We are worn out. We are tapped. We are tired of and from watching the news and waiting for God to usher in salvation and solutions. We are holding our collective breath, barely awake and hardly awar…

"God grants us gifts and talents that need to be tended over time. Gifts and talents take time to bloom."
 
 Dorina's new kid's book, Kailani's Gift, echoes this same message. Kailani needs to have the…

"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 ov…

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In this episode, Becky Keife, Kayla Craig, and Tasha Jun discuss the theme of honest prayer from the (in)courage book '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle.' They share their personal experien…

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In this bonus episode, Becky Keife interviews Melissa Horvath about her new devotional, 'You Are Made For This: Devotions to Uplift and Encourage Busy Moms.' They discuss the challenges and jo…

"If we can trust God with open doors, we can trust the ones that close."

If at First You Don't Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again? That's the question Robin Dance is answering today. Her God-stor…

"God’s purpose for your children – and for you – is so much bigger than any momentary struggle."

You Are Made for This, by Melissa Horvath, is a heartfelt companion for every mother, a source of inspi…

"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…

"It hurts the heart of God when His daughters don’t see their worth. Friend, it is time to stop settling for gentle punches and stop striving for the approval of people.
 
 I pray that you sense God le…

"We can dwell with the Lord forever, starting right now. We can dwell in His presence in this very moment — during a hectic workday, while throwing in another load of laundry, in the middle of single…

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In this episode, the (in)courage writers discuss the theme of vulnerable connection and how it relates to experiencing God's strength in times of struggle. They share personal stories of findi…

"If our hope rests in Jesus alone, we will not be disappointed. If I place my hope in an outcome — a prayer I want answered or a healing I want delivered — I will end up disappointed. “You will have …

"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 am…

"Lord, help us not to rush past these moments. 

In our very next breath, before the inhale, between, and after the exhale, He is here. The great I Am creating space within our moments and slivers to b…

"This moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Father. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
 Psalm 34:8 NIV
 
 Today, I want t…