This week’s episode comes from a story Richard shared about an unexpected message from his seventh-grade son, Bryce. A simple school assignment, from a substitute teacher no less, required Bryce to reach out to someone and ask for a few paragraphs on why they matter. What began as a last-minute request before a late-night shift turned into a heartfelt, intentional message of encouragement from a father to his son. 

Years later, Richard was brought to those same words - and had the opportunity to read them aloud again at Bryce’s wedding. 

This episode is a reminder that what feels small, inconvenient, or easily forgettable in the moment can become deeply meaningful over time. Our words carry weight. Our encouragement lasts longer than we think. 

This week’s challenge: Send the text. Make the call. Speak the life-giving words. You never know the impact they may have.

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