✨ Verse of the Day
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”
— Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
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The Courage to Show Up Again
Are you feeling defeated as you start your day? Yesterday was difficult. You feel like you failed at everything, and no matter what you tried, things didn’t go as planned. Now, as you face a new day, the temptation is to give up. “What’s the point of trying again when yesterday went so badly?” This…
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A Different Kind of Awesome
What if the change you’re afraid of is the beginning of something wonderful? You’ve been offered a promotion at work, but you’re nervous about the added responsibility. You’ve been offered a better job at another company, but leaving what’s familiar makes you uneasy. You’ve been dating someone for a while, and you want to get…
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Did You See God Today?
Did you see God today? His fingerprints may have been evident in a beautiful sunrise, leaves changing color, or flowers blooming. His work may have been noticed in a timely conversation or unexpected provision arriving. You may have noticed his peace throughout the day. Did you see him? Our lives are busy, and some days,…
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The Day was Disrupted
How do you respond to disruption? Our days are full of activities. In fact, it seems some days have every minute filled, and there is no room for anything else. Then comes the dreaded disruption. The Bible offers advise for days like this. Luke shows us Jesus having one. The plans for the day had…
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Put Down the Block
Imagine trying to run a race while carrying a concrete block. The bulkiness and extra weight would slow you down. It would take a lot of extra energy to carry the block. There’s no benefit to the block; it only makes the race more difficult. Now, think of life. What concrete blocks are you trying…
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Podcast Episode: Trusting God Through Hard Seasons
Pip: If your imagination has a ceiling, Get Encouraged is here to remind you the ceiling is the floor. Mara: Today we're working through posts from Chris Miller covering three stretches of territory: what it looks like to wait on God's timing, whether God is actually present when things fall apart, and how faith moves…
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Don’t Miss Today’s Blessings
How has the Lord provided for your needs today? At first, you may think this is an odd question. You’re thinking, “Of course the Lord has provided for my needs today,” but have you stopped to count those blessings? Sometimes, life’s worries can overshadow the blessings. It’s easy to spend today worrying about tomorrow. We…
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A Future Beyond Words
What challenge are you facing today? You may be waiting on a doctor’s call with test results, or maybe you’re facing a 12 hour work shift just to make ends meet. Today’s challenges can take many shapes, and staring them down may have you feeling discouraged. While the challenges may be fierce, we can find…
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Does Life’s Race Have You Hobbling?
Getting to the Olympics is hard, and British runner Derek Redmond had overcome injuries and setbacks to be there. In 1992, Redmond thought his moment had come. He was competing in the 400-meter semifinal at the Barcelona games. Halfway through the race, his hamstring tore. He collapsed to the track, and his Olympic dream appeared…
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Waiting on Dreams
What happens when a dream stays in your heart but takes years to become a reality? Maybe you dream of starting a business, changing careers, or writing a book. Every time you think about it, you feel a spark of excitement. You can picture what it might look like, and you wonder what it would…
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