The (in)courage Podcast

"What I'm really waiting for is a home that can’t be built with brick and beams. Jesus knows what it’s like to have no home, no place to lay his head, no permanent place of peace. He knows, full well, about persecution, poverty, and placelessness. Jesus knows the transient life, living from bags and boxes, so to speak. How to be in a place and, mysteriously, how to pass through it. How to be present in the pain of this world and, yet, how to press forward for the sake of the Father's plan.

Jesus lived to serve, not to stay and settle. And I wonder, am I (are we) in the world to be settled or to be servants? Are we bending with and bowing to the will of the Father? Going where He goes. Partnering with Him, place to place to place."

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"Although my world rocks and the wind roars, my faith is with Jesus. He sits in my boat, even while the storm grows. Peace is with me, right here, right now, no matter what comes."

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And leave a comment on today's featured excerpt from 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: https://incourage.me/?p=240468
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Through August 31st, DaySpring is offering up to 35% off on select back-to-school items. Each item is a daily reminder of faith, perfect to share with students, teachers, or anyone who wants a little inspiration on their desk this fall! Don't delay, these deals will disappear when August ends! Order today at dayspring.com. 

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"God offers gentle nudges intended to get us to pause, reflect, slow down, and align ourselves with Him again. Letting God lead us begins with realizing our need to be led every day and never getting to the point where we think we don’t need God’s guidance or correction. There are times on our path when we pull, and the Holy Spirit gets our attention by stopping us from charging ahead. This is not a punishment; rather, it is a kind and gracious act of God."

Leave a comment for Barb as she shares about her NEW book: https://incourage.me/?p=240624
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Through August 31st, DaySpring is offering up to 35% off on select back-to-school items. Each item is a daily reminder of faith, perfect to share with students, teachers, or anyone who wants a little inspiration on their desk this fall! Don't delay, these deals will disappear when August ends! Order today at dayspring.com. 

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"The older my kids become, the more I find that I have to trust God to reach my kids from the inside out, instead of trying to affect their behavior or choices from the outside in myself. I'd like to spare them from any hardship, and yet I know that through hardship God refines them into the people they're meant to be -- just like their parents are. Yes, we know our kids well, but God knows them even better. He knows what they need more than we do. He's got a hand under our kids, and our kids are in good hands because of that."

Leave a comment for Kristen: https://incourage.me/?p=240708
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"Sometimes, change has to be grieved. Grief feels like a strong word, but I believe it is an accurate one. Sometimes I struggle because I know I'm experiencing a loss, but I don't want to let myself feel the loss. It's so much easier to pretend that I am not suffering, that if I can just wait out the grief, it will all go away, and I can get back to 'life as normal.' But if there is one thing I've learned about grief, whether it's the loss of a friend or the loss of an identity, it’s that grief is a one-way street; there is no going back the same way we came. That place of 'before' no longer exists.
 
 Psalm 30:5 (NIV) tells us, 'Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.' This verse reminds us that while grief is real and valid, it's not the end of the story."

Leave a comment for Kathi: https://incourage.me/?p=240696
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"We will all struggle with the lie of normal. We will all struggle with the lie of normal throughout our lives. I see this just as often among adults and Christian adults no less, as I do among kids. The fight to name certain ways and people groups as normal while others are excluded seems to come with the heritage of our nation and world.
 
 I keep asking myself this question while praying it will become a question my kids also embrace:
 
 Why chase normal when you can flourish as one loved exactly as you are?"

Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=240612
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"The One who is the Way and made the Way provides what and who we need each step of the way. Not everything is ours to do, but may it be said of us that even when we receive a “no,” we bless the ones coming behind.
 
 May we be women who choose to celebrate instead of compete, who cheer instead of compare, who live and lead and love well."

Leave a comment for Kaitlyn: https://incourage.me/?p=240662
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"When I find myself laden with mom guilt or the shame of not doing enough, feeling restless or worn out, this whisper of truth spills into my soul: 
 
 When we cry out for comfort, our Heavenly Father hears us. 
  
 God does not grow weary; He leans in close to hear the voices of His children."

Leave a comment for our guest author today: https://incourage.me/?p=240432
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"I truly believe that if Jesus walked these streets today, He would definitely hang out at His local thrift store."

Leave a comment for Jen: https://incourage.me/?p=240575
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"So often, single people say they don't feel welcome in the church, so I want to give you this antidote: welcome them. Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 4 that we are all part of the body of Christ, but sometimes we miss out on one another and it actually means that the church is not as strong as it could be. If a member of the body is feeling disconnected, it's really vital that we make sure a connection is made. Before a single friend has a chance to even process the awkwardness of finding a place to sit on a Sunday, invite them to join you. Before a single friend has a chance to get to their car and go home to a sandwich and no conversation partner, ask them if you can have them over for a meal."

Leave a comment for Melissa: https://incourage.me/?p=240578
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