✨ Verse of the Day
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”
— Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
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Finding Peace in Worry: A Biblical Approach
The stresses of life are real. Bills to pay, the grind of daily life, and responsibilities pulling us in every direction can be enough to overwhelm us. The busyness of life can flood our minds with worry and leave us feeling anxious about what might happen next. When life feels overwhelming, where do we turn?…
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When the Journey Seems Too Long
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Finding Patience in Difficult Times
“Are we there yet?” Anyone who has traveled with children has heard this question. The excitement of reaching the destination quickly fades when the miles seem to drag on and the trip feels like it will never end. Kids aren’t the only ones who struggle with waiting. None of us enjoys standing in a long…
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Remembering God’s Everlasting Power in Tough Times
When life gets hard, it’s easy to forget who God is. We see the size of the problem and forget the size of our God. We feel the weight of the burden and forget that God never grows weak or weary. In moments like these, Isaiah 40:28 offers a powerful reminder. “Have you never heard?…
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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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