The (in)courage Podcast

"He is near to the brokenhearted, and while it doesn't make our hearts less broken, His nearness is comfort.

If you are still trying to make sense of the senseless, know that God's mercies really are …

"I know your life is made up of small, unseen moments. So, as my daughter saw me, I see you and I thank you. Thank you for giving of yourself when no one else sees it. Thank you for staying back with…

"The intelligence and the intention of God is that God uses our professions, passions, and pursuits to call us towards eternal purpose. Here and now, while I’m in my plant lady era, Jesus is speaking…

"No matter how busy life gets, take time to rest in God’s presence. Let Him cradle you in His love and peace. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let His presence restore your soul. You’ll find that…

"Gratitude follows grace — as thunder follows lightning. And the storm is grace because whatever drives us to God, is a grace from God. It’s all grace.

God gives grace, and ours is to give thanks. Thi…

"Maybe your battle cry doesn’t sound like a song right now. Maybe it’s a scream, a sob, or the silence between shallow breaths. That’s okay. That still counts. That is how you fight your battles. And…

"God often does deep, refining work in the waiting. Instead of striving to push forward on your own timeline, lean into the stretch of patience and trust that what’s being formed in you is worth the …

"When the clutter clears, compassion has room to rise. Maybe today you don’t need to doomscroll. Maybe instead, you need to doomclean. Maybe today peace begins with a sock drawer."

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"Friend, I imagine you have some hurdles you are facing today. Maybe you are facing burnout or traversing depression; maybe your marriage feels tense or your child has wandered; maybe you are overwhe…

"The trap comes with thinking that this life is not enough — that we are too small, limited, or powerless to make a difference. But Christ Himself is our hope. This expansive, invigorating, unending …

"We can trust God with our wonderings because God gave us the spirit of curiosity in the first place. It’s when Christians refuse to learn and grow that we get into dangerous situations."

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"Be the kind of friend who carries others to Jesus — and you’ll find yourself carried in your own time of need."

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"While I may never master my green thumb, I love a Master Gardener. He is tending His seeds even now, doing work I can’t see and performing life-giving miracles I’ll never comprehend. His kingdom is …

"So many didn’t understand the depth of who Jesus was, or scoffed at the upside-down Kingdom He embraced. I am prone to do the same. I think about all of this, and it reminds me of Irene, standing ou…

"I want to trust God enough that, no matter what my life may look like, I can celebrate what He is doing in the life of another.

So today, I celebrate you – and all the goodness you see in your life. …

"The voice of our inner critic isn’t the voice of the One who loves us. In our most tender moments, Jesus offers the gentleness of grace, the “welcome home” of a dear friend, and the comfort of one w…

"The world feels short on peace these days, doesn’t it?

Mother Teresa once said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” I worry, sometimes, that we forget…

"The Holy Spirit is our God-given spiritual power tool. He lives in us, drawing us to the Father, illuminating truth, convicting our hearts, and then empowering us for repentance, renewal, and deeper…

"Rest isn't just about physical stillness. We can, in fact, experience His rest infiltrate every part of our bodies, every part of our lives. We can abide in Jesus as He abides in us (John 15). His W…

"Instead of dreading or fearing aging, we can reframe it as a season brimming with opportunity. We can revere women with crowns of glory, and thank God we're forever His works in progress. If you're …