The (in)courage Podcast

"This moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Father. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
 Psalm 34:8 NIV
 
 Today, I want to encourage you that no matter how impossible your situation may seem, this moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Father. It’s the Lord's personal invitation for you to “taste and see” His goodness through eyes of faith and believe with your heart that your circumstances don't define His goodness; rather, His goodness is His character. Remember, He is always there in your darkest hour, working miracles and making a way for you. He promises you hope and a bright future as He authors your story.
 
 Your miracle is in the making."

Leave a comment for our new contributor, Ligia: https://incourage.me/?p=238179
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"Like the kind nurse who set her schedule aside when I needed her comfort, like the exasperated intern in the hall who saw my tear-stained face and realized there was a reason for our delay, I try to remember that our most important, loving actions on any given day are often when we let ourselves get interrupted by God.
 
 We might never feel ready, but Jesus shows up anyway. What a gift when we remember that we can show up with compassion for each other, too."

Leave a comment for our new contributor Laura: https://incourage.me/?p=238250
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Discover the secret to meaningful conversations, strengthen your relationships, and become an encourager to those around you. Join the What to Say When You’re Not Sure What to Say 21-day Challenge, by best-selling author and (in)courage co-founder, Holley Gerth. Equip yourself with the right words at the right time. Sign Up Today at incourage.me/podcast! 

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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Summary
In this bonus episode, four (in)courage writers discuss the theme of powerful praise and how it can strengthen you in times of struggle. They share personal experiences of how praise has helped them in difficult situations, such as worshiping at a funeral, finding strength through community worship, and expressing gratitude for daily blessings. They also explore the obstacles that can hinder praise, including unforgiveness, busyness, and the desire for control. They'll encourage you to shift your focus from yourself to God and to approach Him with confidence, knowing that He is always good and faithful.

Takeaways:

• Praise can be a powerful tool for finding strength in times of struggle.
• Praise can take various forms, such as worshiping through music, communally praising God, appreciating nature, and expressing gratitude for daily blessings.
• Unforgiveness, busyness, and the desire for control can hinder our ability to praise God.
• Shifting our focus from ourselves to God and approaching Him with confidence can help us overcome obstacles to praise and receive His strength.

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Our writers show up here every day to reveal the inner workings of their lives so you can more clearly see the goodness of God in your own. 
 
 We are over the moon to introduce you to four truly fabulous women who are joining our community of Jesus storytellers. These writers will bless you with their wisdom, joy, and humor. We can't wait to learn from their unique and layered stories and how God continues to heal, guide, and empower them. Seriously, we could not be more excited... Please meet our new (in)courage contributors in their own words today!

Leave a comment to welcome Jenny, Laura, Ligia, and Tyra: https://incourage.me/?p=238149
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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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"We can be the one who helps another girl fly. In tangible ways and in words spoken. In giving from our time, our talents, and our treasures. In showing up when we're needed, even if we're not asked. In opening our hearts, our homes, our hands to one another.
 
 In a world where it's often easier to assume, ignore, or compete, we can be the ones to support, uplift, and bolster.
 
 When the chance to help arises, may we find ourselves saying, "I get to be the one!" May we beam as my daughter did on that basketball court as she hoisted someone up and into the air. And may our hands serve as one pair that help lead another Home."

Leave a comment for Anna: https://incourage.me/?p=238172
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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

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• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
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"If you’re having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (or week or month or season), you might feel like I did last week. You may be tempted to stuff all the hard feelings, to hide under the covers, and refuse to come out until the world plays nice, or to simply go radio silent. You might think you have to take care of everyone else first and maybe then you can rest or recover. Or perhaps you feel like it’s better to keep your mess to yourself, or you’re afraid nobody will understand or care or be able to help.
 
 Fight those urges, friend.
 
 Don’t hide. Don’t stay home or stay quiet in your pain. Reach out. Connect. Allow someone safe to see the real you, to hear a bit more of your story. And then listen as they share how God has met them along the way and loved them through their pain.
 
 Let them help you remember the things you know to be true."

Leave a comment for Mary: https://incourage.me/?p=238189
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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

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• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at [email protected].

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"We need consistent hydration. We need the living water that only Jesus offers. The very same water that He offered the Samaritan woman at the well has the power to transform us from the inside out. He is our Thirst-Quencher when we are parched, our Teacher when we lack technique, our Shepherd when we need a gentle guide."

Join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=238227
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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

• Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more!
• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at [email protected].

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"Through the noise of my shame, I hear the voice of Jesus who keeps gently reminding me that He is the God of abundance who isn’t put off by my barely. When I’m barely holding on, God is abundantly able to hold me.
 
 It’s because of our barely that Jesus laid Himself bare on the cross. He took all our weakness, sin, and failure upon His flawless self. He did it so we wouldn’t have to keep living in the land of barely... barely enough righteousness, barely enough sacrifice, barely enough grace.
 
 The bloody cross and the empty tomb mean any barely we face is a fleeting circumstance. Our future is secure! God’s unshakable hope, His unending joy, His perfect peace -- this is our inheritance! But the beautiful reality is that we don’t have to wait till heaven to receive it. It can be ours today!"

Leave a comment for Becky: https://incourage.me/?p=238231
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On Saturday, March 30, don’t miss the premiere of An Easter Bloom, an all-new DaySpring Original Movie on Hallmark Channel. In this touching story, a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. Along the way, she meets a local pastor who helps her restore the hope she lost. The movie premieres on Saturday, March 30 at 8/7c, only on Hallmark Channel!

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
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Summary

In this bonus episode, Becky Keife and Simi John discuss the theme of shifting perspective from our book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. They explore the importance of choosing a heavenly perspective and relying on God's strength in daily life. They share personal stories and experiences of how shifting perspectives can bring peace and resilience in the face of struggles. Their conversation also touches on the significance of scars and waiting as opportunities for growth and experiencing God's love. The episode concludes with a prayer for strength and perspective.

Takeaways

• Choosing a heavenly perspective can bring peace and resilience in the face of struggles.
• Scars and waiting can be opportunities for growth and experiencing God's love.
• Shifting perspective requires relying on God's strength and embracing His plans.
• The book 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle offers daily encouragement and prompts to help shift perspective and find strength in God.

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Get your copy of 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle wherever books are sold, and find a FREE sampler from the book at incourage.me/strength!

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"Saying no to one thing means I can say yes to something else. There are seasons of running and seasons of sitting down, and recognizing that one is not greater than the other is helpful for me."

A note to our (in)courage Community: These goodbyes from a few writers have been so sad for us, but we’re also deeply grateful to have cultivated a community that cheers women on in whatever God has for them. His ways are higher. His gifts are always good. And speaking of good gifts, make sure you tune in NEXT FRIDAY for a happy-happy-joy-joy announcement you don’t want to miss!  -Your (in) Team

Leave a comment for Jami on her final devotion with (in)courage: https://incourage.me/?p=238018
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The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

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• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at [email protected].

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