The (in)courage Podcast

"Being weak feels like a bad thing, but goodness has it made me run to God and beg for His wisdom. Being weak has also helped me remember I belong with Him even when I don’t feel like I belong in my …

"God is with you in your real life today, offering faith, hope, and love to us all. If you’re like me – often feeling messy, disorganized, and a little chaotic -- let's remember that God never asked …

"We can recover from devastation and return to our peace and purpose. Let us seek refuge in God's presence, knowing that He is our ever-present help in times of trouble. We can overcome life's starli…

It’s so easy to get caught up in all of life’s “to-do’s” that, before we know it, we’re starting to come undone! If we’re not careful, all our running around and worry over kids and schedules and fou…

"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 fo…

"We can trust God with our hopes, with our fragile hearts, with our deepest hurts. I hope in a God whose character remains the same no matter what happens. I hope in the promise that I’m part of a pu…

"Might we see interruptions as invitations, believing that sometimes good comes with what we cannot change or control. I look back to when falling out of my car knocked me like a pinball paddle. I as…

"Our worth is found in Jesus! Practice giving yourself grace this week, especially when you start to feel rushed or overwhelmed by trying to live up to the expectations you set for yourself or others…

"Starting over doesn't mean giving up; it means prioritizing what truly matters. There’s a lot of cultural resistance to starting over. The belief that you’re too old to begin again. That you’ll fall…

"It was also not lost on me that heat propelled the balloons upward. Just like the hot air balloons, it is so often the fire in life that becomes the catalyst for movement and causes us to look up.
 
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The CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible is an invitation for all women to find their stories within the tapestry of the greatest Story ever told. The (in)courage Bible just celebrated her sixth birthday…

"'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 question…

"The kindness of a friend is always a reflection of the kindness of God. Not only does God promise to walk with us, but He also designed us to walk with others. He created us (and commands us) to wee…

"Sometimes, you can rescue a bad day with a nap. Here’s your permission to take one. God gave Elijah the grace of SLEEP.
  
 When my kids were growing up, we had a saying at our house: “The best way to…

"So when I feel agitation boiling up with me, I find ways to release it that won’t cause harm. I find ways to get what I feel out of me. Sometimes I release my anger with words, deep breaths, or shou…

"God knows us and loves us, as we were and as we are right now. If you’re going through a time of transition or change or uncertainty, I pray that you remember that the One who created you still know…

"While waves of regret may come, God won't let the pain experienced go to waste. When waves of regret come, I'm learning it's better not to fight them. I picture myself sinking into the Lord's grace …

"You matter.
 You are seen.
 You are valued.
 You are heard.

When lies try to deplete you, ask El Roi, the One who sees you, to remind you of your visibility, your value, and your significance. Bring …

"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 lov…

Kindness is like confetti; there’s always lots to spare. When we love like Jesus does, we spread it everywhere!

Spreading Kindness like Betty Confetti, the second book in the popular Betty Confetti In…