The (in)courage Podcast

"David wasn’t responsible for the outcome. He was responsible for hearing God, responding in faith, and showing up. An entire nation of people was changed because of it. We offer our pebble. God’s po…

"Who I am at the core remains unchanged: I am a child of God. My purpose endures — to glorify Him with my life. I can roar like the ocean. I can take up space, even with all the ways I’ve shifted and…

"We are not called to mold our lives into something impressive. We are called to yield to the Potter who is forming something eternal. God gives us dreams, and FOR SURE, we can chase those dreams wit…

"I count it one of the greatest gifts of my life to have been embraced by the Hornsby family. Their love and kindness left a permanent mark on my heart. My prayer is that you and I would live the kin…

"We don't have to wait and wait and wait for the fear to go away. It would certainly be more comfortable to be fearless when it is time to move forward. But, true to life as a believer, choosing to d…

"In sharing my pitfalls, I pray I help you avoid making your own. What's more, I want you to understand that there are glorious possibilities that await you in finding friends. It doesn't matter if y…

"The slow answer to prayer allows unbelievers to witness our journey and see us giving God glory even while we wait. The slow answer to prayer makes our character stronger and deepens our hope in God…

We all have an inner voice that tells us we’re not worthy of love, especially God’s love. Our flaws, fears, and mistakes fill us with guilt and shame. But Sarah Kroger’s song and new devotional, Belo…

"Do you see that latte, those earrings, your couch, or your time as the Lord’s? Everything you have is a good and perfect gift from God. Ask Him who He wants to bless through you today. And when the …

"Come, sister. Come to the altar. Let church be now — on your computer (or phone) and in the comments. Let every typed word be the casting of your cares upon the Lord and into caring community. If yo…

"The truth is, there may not be a bow on the way, at least this side of eternity. I hate that, so very much, for me and for you. But if you can, friend, open your hands. The God of abundance is a Goo…

"I’m still on the journey to embrace my belovedness. Every day, I have to make the choice to believe the truth of who I am and to reflect the glory that God has put in my life."

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"Today, I encourage you to be a reed. Allow the Lord to place you precisely where His breath can move through you. As you inhabit the spaces entrusted to you, fill the air with His love and glory for…

"Scripture is full of sacred invitations to release what is not ours to hold, full of reminders that if we’re looking for Jesus, we don’t need to do anything else except surrender (in other words… le…

"Taking heart is not a posture of self-help. It’s the posture of humility. Indeed, it’s the posture of prayer. Prayer is the acknowledgement that we’re not running the show — God is. It’s a way of sa…

"We are never alone. We are never truly left behind to endure by ourselves. There will always be someone one step ahead of us; even if we want to be where they already are, we need to run our own rac…

What recharges you? Perhaps a walk outside, breathing fresh air, brings renewed focus. Sometimes adjusting your schedule from too many commitments can bring about more peace and less “frazzle.” Maybe…

"Jesus reminds us, 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full' (John 10:10 NIV).

Yet we allow Satan to boss us around. He bullies…

"This world is noisy. Our minds and lives are noisy. It can be tempting to let that noise insulate us from the hard things hiding in the corners of our hearts. Let's resist the temptation and lean in…

"The words of grace and kindness you so freely offer to others? Let your King speak them over you. Because before anything else, you are a daughter first."

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