The (in)courage Podcast

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. An…

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 …

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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God is the One who made a home for us, a welcome amidst our loneliness. Leave a comment and join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=224570
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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 c…

Studying the Bible can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Carrie Cristancho shares tips on overcoming Bible study overwhelm — a glimpse of what her new book, Whatever is True and Lovely: a Day…

We belong because we were born and we are loved because we exist. There is a belonging that is better than being right and a belovedness that is yours no matter how many times you’ve gotten things wr…

We can expect from the people in our lives, or we can expect for the people in our lives. Want to know the difference between the two? Listen to Holley Gerth's words today to find out: https://www.in…

Jesus can carry us, friend. When we pause to pray and make room to be intentional, we can hear God better than when we wind ourselves up for no real reason.

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Tell them how you see Jesus in them. When we encourage one another, we reflect the heart of Jesus and honor God. Robin Dance shares 3 ways we can encourage one another today: https://www.incourage.me…

God speaks in whispers, through the wind, and through the waves. Do you have a special place or a part of nature that helps you connect with God? We'd love to hear in the comments: https://www.incour…

God can work through our empathy to make us safe spaces for people with heavy burdens. An ability to sense other people’s emotions and to feel them deeply is a gift. As Romans 12:15 puts it plainly: …

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that diff…

Abide.
 Ask.
 Anticipate.

God is fully capable of providing for His vision for my life. And when I put my expectation in God, I will not disappointed in people.

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We too can be brought back to life. It can hurt to be resurrected. Beauty from ashes hurt because fire first burns. We can harbor old pain, wounds, and fears, but Jesus breathes new life, right into …

Knowing is not the same as doing. Teaching is not the same as practice. Whatever we want to pass on to the next generation, do it first, then simply ask them to follow you.

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Because of our Savior — the One who upholds us — we can choose lives of courageous love over self-protection. Maybe you've experienced pain in the church, too. Maybe you find yourself reliving past h…

I am a woman who is weary and unsure of how to welcome all of the weariness within me.

Tasha shares vulnerably about holding space for the people we are becoming.  Who have you become after the last …

Dear Father in heaven, No matter where my child is headed next, I thank You that Your presence goes with her. 

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However it may look for you, seek Jesus alone and seek Jesus in community. I am becoming more convinced that the two things we need as we slowly start to navigate our way out of the pandemic is conte…