✨ Verse of the Day
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
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Small Things, Big Impact: The Power of One
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing really matters? Maybe you’re teaching a Bible study with only a handful of people. Maybe only one person comments on your devotional. Perhaps you had one meaningful conversation with a friend who needed encouragement. It’s easy to measure significance by numbers, but Jesus measured it differently. Luke…
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The Importance of Your Role in God’s Kingdom
Have you ever wondered if you’re doing enough for God? Perhaps you’ve watched someone else lead a large ministry, influence countless people, or share incredible stories of lives being changed. Meanwhile, your opportunities seem much smaller. It’s easy to wonder if you’re making a difference at all. It is easy to become discouraged in these…
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Podcast Episode: Faith, Purpose, And Redemption
Pip: Get Encouraged lives up to its name this week — Chris Miller has been quietly making the case that the big theological ideas are also the most personally useful ones. Mara: Right, and the posts cover real ground: what Jesus' compassion looks like up close, how to live with intention rather than just speed,…
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Christmas Joy in July
Christmas music in July sounds out of place. Stores are filled with summer clearance sales, children are enjoying vacation, and most people aren’t thinking about Bethlehem. Yet for many years, my church had a tradition that always made me smile. On the Sunday closest to July 25, we would sing Joy to the World. Our…
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The Promise of Christmas: Faithfulness All Year Long
Christmas is still months away. The decorations aren’t in the stores. Christmas music isn’t filling the air. Most of us are thinking about vacations, backyard cookouts, and finding ways to stay cool. Bethlehem is not on our minds, yet July quietly marks something interesting. We’re about halfway between last Christmas and the next one. This…
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When Jesus Wept
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Understanding Jesus Wept: A Deep Dive
It may be the shortest verse in the Bible, but it reveals one of the deepest truths about Jesus. Standing outside Lazarus’ tomb, Jesus already knew what would happen next. Within moments, he would call Lazarus from the grave. Death was about to be defeated. Yet before the miracle came the tears flowed. John 11:35…
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Discovering Your Unique Purpose in Life
No one else has ever lived your life. No one has experienced your combination of joys and disappointments, opportunities and setbacks, victories and failures. No one has walked your exact path. God didn’t place you in this moment by accident. He placed you here on purpose. Moses understood that truth, even if he couldn’t see…
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Immeasurably More: Trusting God’s Power in Difficult Times
What problem feels impossible to you today? Perhaps it’s a medical diagnosis, financial pressure, a broken relationship, or a door that refuses to open. We often measure our problems by our own strength, resources, and abilities. Before long, our challenges seem larger than our hope. But Ephesians 3:20 invites us to change our perspective. Paul…
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Approaching God with Confidence
Have you ever needed to speak with someone important but wondered whether they would have time for you? The more influential the person, the harder it usually is to gain access. Secretaries screen calls, calendars fill up, and appointments may take weeks to schedule. However, God’s kingdom doesn’t work that way. Paul tells us that…
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