The (in)courage Podcast

"Wherever you are today, God’s mercies are available to you. Whether you’re raging over the injustices in your life or in the world, or you’re weary from the everyday mundane. Whether you cry yourself to sleep at night or bemoan when morning comes, you can count on God’s new mercies to meet you.
 
 His mercies are new every minute, every millisecond, stretching wide and reaching deep to cover us for any reason . . . at any time, in any place. You can step into each new day knowing God’s love meets you and carries you."

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"You are God’s first choice. If you’re feeling like a backup friend today, my heart is heavy for you. I know how that feels, and it’s horrible. If you’re feeling like you’ll never be anyone’s first choice, take heart. Don’t spiral into those dark thoughts! You are someone’s first choice. You’re the first choice of the One. You are loved by God. You are valued and treasured. You are chosen."

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"Wonder leads me back to God and my own belovedness. I can bring my honesty to God again and again, wrestle and question, and then let wonder minister to my bitter, tangled heart – softening it and helping it recover and remember who God is and whose I am."

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Getting ready for Easter? At DaySpring, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Shop now at dayspring.com! 

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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"By keeping less, we experience more.

One of our (in)courage contributors, Kathi Lipp, is an expert on decluttering. Recently when I couldn’t decide what to do with a sentimental object, she asked me, “Will you ever go looking for it?” It’s a powerful question that continues to help me filter what should stay and what should go. She said that everything I get rid of makes space for growth in my life and teaches me to trust that God will bring what I need in the moment. It’s both wise and biblically sound advice."

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In this bonus episode, we introduce a new series and discuss the themes in the book, '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. This first episode of five is on the theme of Surrendering All, and four writers share their thoughts and stories of surrender and how it can feel overwhelming and like a last resort. Michelle shares her story of surrender during a difficult season in her marriage, while Barb shares her experience of surrendering control over her child's developmental delays. Our friends emphasize that surrender is an ongoing process and invite listeners to trust in God's power and let go of their own efforts. They conclude with a prayer for surrender and encourage listeners to explore their book for further guidance.

Takeaways:

• Surrender can feel overwhelming and like a last resort, but it is an ongoing process in our relationship with God.
• Surrendering control and trusting in God's power can lead to unexpected blessings and a deeper understanding of His character.
• Pouring out our hearts to God and letting go of our own efforts opens up space for Him to work in our lives.
• Surrendering is a courageous act that requires trust in God's plan and His ability to bring good out of difficult situations.

Get your copy of 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle wherever books are sold.

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"I can trust God to work toward my good. When I'm getting a lukewarm response from someone after extending the hand of friendship, I've found freedom in saying to myself, "Ya know, Kristen, she's just not able to reciprocate now. Maybe she won't be ever. Either way, you're gonna be fine." ⁠And then I decide to take the pressure off myself (and her!) and just let her be.
 
 With a willingness to keep my heart open to people, time and experience have taught me that while I can't do the work of two people in a friendship, I can trust God to work toward my good in leading me to those who'll welcome my efforts and reciprocate with their own."

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Getting ready for Easter? At DaySpring, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Shop now at dayspring.com! 

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"When Jesus shows up to the table, everything changes. His presence shatters all confusion. It brings peace to chaos. It brings hope, healing, and restoration. His presence ushers in waves of grace and mercy, love and redemption.
 
 There is always room for you at His table. He welcomes us in our sin, our shame, our brokenness. He covers us in His blood, forgives us, and sets us free.
 
 At His table, we find our Savior, our Lord, our Father, and our friend."

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Getting ready for Easter? At DaySpring, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Shop now at dayspring.com! 

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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"Easter is coming, to be sure. But Good Friday comes first. God isn’t afraid of death or your grief. He weeps with us. He is close to the brokenhearted.
 
 And soon, when we begin to see a glimmer of light from beneath the sadness, we can hold fast to this, too… 
 
 Resurrection is coming. "

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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.

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"Only by seeing the good and the hard intertwined and overlapping do I see how faithful God has been to me. Our lives are full of both joy and pain — often at the very same time. And that’s okay. We can acknowledge both. We can hold both.
 
 And we can worship God through both."

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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.

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"Beloved, when will we ever not need to be reminded that our only confidence in life is Christ? When will we ever not need the reminder that Christ cares for us? Deeply, daily, we always need the reminder that our hope and help come from Christ alone.
 
 Jesus cares about saving our souls and He cares about soothing our sorrows.
 
 Jesus cares about forgiving our sins and He cares about making our daily provisions.
 
 By the blood of Christ, we are covered, taken under the shield and shelter of our great God — the forgiver of all sins and the giver of all gifts."

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Getting ready for Easter? At DaySpring, you’ll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Shop now at dayspring.com! 

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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