The (in)courage Podcast

"Just as the best mother ever constantly thinks about and cares for her children, God does the same for us. He cares for us, and He’d like us to care for ourselves too. That care might look like a do…

"May we winter as needed, knowing we do not do so without the nearness of Jesus. I’m reminded that though joy and pain can co-exist, and it almost feels trendy to say so, Jesus came into a world with…

"He was there. Even there. Always there. Listen…God is calling us. 
  
 Keep listening, for He is singing in the coldness of our discomfort. In the hardness of our struggles. 
  
 He is calling us to fin…

"Often, blessing others simply requires prayer and intention. When you encounter someone whose delight is in the Lord, you know it. You’re drawn to their light like a moth to a flame. It’s not just b…

"Let’s refuse to be salty, and choose instead to be the salt of the earth. Jesus came to invade our hearts and minds with the Truth and transform the world with the Good News. Jesus came to change ev…

"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 c…

"You can't self-help yourself to wholeness. I'm all for counseling, mentoring, reading books, and practicing new skills. But I must remember that although my efforts toward growth and maturity matter…

"God wants our honest feelings. Our emotions and true thoughts aren’t too much. They aren’t a liability; they are a pathway to intimacy and true growth. The anxiety and worries that wake us in the ni…

"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…

"If you find yourself looking back where you no longer belong, call on Jesus Christ who brings hope and healing amid all your longing. We can only speculate as to the reasons why Lot’s wife defied th…

"The way that we pour into others with our words matters. If you are carrying sharp words spoken over you in a moment of true unkindness, consider this a post just for you. Imagine me sitting across …

"Dear Daughter,

I see you. (Psalm 33:13-15)
I see you as you were, as you are, and as you will be. (Psalm 139:1-10)
Look to Me; turn to Me. I am Your help.
I am the Maker of the heavens and the earth, an…

Choosing a word of the year is about strengthening your faith and aligning your life with God's plan for you.

Choosing a word of the year is a meaningful way to start the new year with intentionality …

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 …

"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 seaso…

"We are designed to be both the helper and the helped. Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (NIV). Not only are we to help other people…

"One day, every storm will be permanently silenced. One day, chaos will be calmed for good. But for today: We don’t have to hold it together. There is One who is holding us, and He’s familiar with wa…

"God is just as much with us in the hard times or good times as He is in the in-between times. The awkward space. So, for those who are in that awkward gray space, you don't need to rush out of this:…

May your day be bright as you celebrate the Greatest Gift — the never-ending, amazing love of Jesus. Like the angels and shepherds, we cry, “Glory to God in the highest!”
 
 We're thanking God for the …

"May we embrace the gifts of the season — rest, rejuvenation, and deepened connections. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus extends a gracious invitation: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,…