The (in)courage Podcast

"The way that we pour into others with our words matters. If you are carrying sharp words spoken over you in a moment of true unkindness, consider this a post just for you. Imagine me sitting across from you and saying, 'Those words weren't for your good or growth.' But you know what words are for your good and your growth? God's. And He's got a whole lot of truth to build us up in his Word. So open it up and soak in the truth, sister. We're all a mess and we all fall short -- but we're also deeply loved and redeemed and moving toward wholeness."

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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy 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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"Dear Daughter,

I see you. (Psalm 33:13-15)
I see you as you were, as you are, and as you will be. (Psalm 139:1-10)
Look to Me; turn to Me. I am Your help.
I am the Maker of the heavens and the earth, and I am the Maker of all your moments.
Look to Me, for I am the only One, in all the heavens and the earth, that can hold you and help you. (Psalm 121:1-2)
I hear you, daughter. I hear you when you pray and I hear you when you are in pain. (1 John 5:14, Psalm 118:5-6)
Do not look to yourself for answers, rather look to what you know is true of Me. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Trust in Me. (Psalm 25:1-2)
Delight yourself in Me. (Psalm 37:4)
Look to Me, and Me alone, for divine direction. (Psalm 37:5)
I am He who leads you. (Psalm 32:8)
I am He who loves you. (Psalm 36:7)
My love is never far away."

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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy 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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Choosing a word of the year is about strengthening your faith and aligning your life with God's plan for you.

Choosing a word of the year is a meaningful way to start the new year with intentionality and purpose. As believers, we can use this practice to deepen our faith, grow in areas of our lives that need improvement, and stay focused on our unique purpose and calling that God has given us in 2024 and beyond!
 
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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy 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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At the start of this new year, may you feel peace knowing that every uncertainty ahead is an opportunity to trust your loving God. May you resist the pressure and temptation to sprint ahead of God's plans and fill up a blank calendar with lofty resolutions and appointments that will stretch you thin. May you remember that you are more than any goal met, any resolution kept, any to-do list checked. You are known by God. His child to whom He turns His ear.
 
 You are loved just as you are.
 
 May you find rest in that truth.

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What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you’ll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy 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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"Too often, our strong opinions result in polarization and broken relationships. But we can change that.
 
 We can make 2024 the year of strong yet adaptable opinions.
 
 We can make the new year a season of learning and growth; a season of communicating our ideas, while also meeting other people’s opinions halfway.
 
 We can prioritize people’s hearts and love others the way God loves them.
 
 We still might disagree at the end of the day, but we can do so while preserving the relationship and that’s key."

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You’re just a few questions away from your 2024 Word of the Year. Look to the Lord and choose one specific word that will help you intentionally live your faith in 2024. To take the free quiz, visit incourage.me/podcast and click word of the year. 

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 are designed to be both the helper and the helped. Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (NIV). Not only are we to help other people, but we are to be on the receiving end of that help.
 
 Needing help is a part of life and being asked for it is part of healthy relationships, but sometimes it can still be challenging. So what do we do?
 
 Consider it a deposit. When I ask for help, what I’m trying to tell the other person is that I will be there when they need it. I want to ask for help so that others know that I am a safe person to ask when they need help too."

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You’re just a few questions away from your 2024 Word of the Year. Look to the Lord and choose one specific word that will help you intentionally live your faith in 2024. To take the free quiz, visit incourage.me/podcast and click word of the year. 

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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"One day, every storm will be permanently silenced. One day, chaos will be calmed for good. But for today: We don’t have to hold it together. There is One who is holding us, and He’s familiar with waves. Sometimes Jesus says, “Peace, be still” to the waters that rise, and sometimes, instead, He says those words to our overwhelmed hearts. But He never shows up with a tidy “just choose joy!” bow, never dismisses our sadness or grows weary of how long we’ve struggled to stay afloat. No, Hope just gets in the boat."

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You’re just a few questions away from your 2024 Word of the Year. Look to the Lord and choose one specific word that will help you intentionally live your faith in 2024. To take the free quiz, visit incourage.me/podcast and click word of the year. 

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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"God is just as much with us in the hard times or good times as He is in the in-between times. The awkward space. So, for those who are in that awkward gray space, you don't need to rush out of this: God is with you. For the deep thinkers wrestling through bewildering circumstances that don’t quite make sense: God is with you. For those who wonder about the future and are eager to see what God does through all this monotony: God is with you."

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You’re just a few questions away from your 2024 Word of the Year. Look to the Lord and choose one specific word that will help you intentionally live your faith in 2024. To take the free quiz, visit incourage.me/podcast and click word of the year. 

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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May your day be bright as you celebrate the Greatest Gift — the never-ending, amazing love of Jesus. Like the angels and shepherds, we cry, “Glory to God in the highest!”
 
 We're thanking God for the gift of Emmanuel, the gift of a Savior, and God's radical, creative love in sending Him as a baby named Jesus.
 
 Merry Christmas, friends, from all of us here at (in)courage!

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"May we embrace the gifts of the season — rest, rejuvenation, and deepened connections. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus extends a gracious invitation: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 NIV). The winter holidays are an opportune time to heed this invitation, to lay aside the burdens of the year gone by, and find rest in the loving embrace of our Savior. In the stillness of the season, we can draw near to God, seek solace in His presence, and allow Him to replenish our weary souls."

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You’re just a few questions away from your 2024 Word of the Year. Look to the Lord and choose one specific word that will help you intentionally live your faith in 2024. To take the free quiz, visit incourage.me/podcast and click word of the year. 

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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