✨ 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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Navigating Life’s Storms with God’s Assurance
Life is not always easy. Some days feel calm and peaceful, while other days feel overwhelming. There are moments when troubles rise like deep waters and trials burn like fire. In those difficult seasons, it can feel like we are facing everything alone. Thankfully, God gives us a powerful reminder in Isaiah 43:2. “When you…
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Building Bigger Barns: A Cautionary Tale
A farmer had an abundant crop and was able to fill his barns completely. The farmer still had goods and grains needing stored, but he had no room in his barns. He decided he would build bigger barns so he could tightly hold on to everything he harvested. His plan was to save for years…
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Witnessing God’s Masterpiece: Nature and You
The Lord’s fingerprints can be found all over creation. The beautiful sunrise stretching over the mountains is His work. The calming sound of ocean waves rolling onto the seashore is His work. The awe of stars twinkling and the moon shining in a darkened sky is His work. Everywhere we look, we can see reminders…
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Recognizing Daily Blessings: A Call to Give Thanks
A husband had a habit of grumbling about the food his wife prepared for meals. He would grumble, then offer a prayer of thanksgiving. His pattern of grumbling then thanking was the same every day. One day his young daughter asked, “Dad, does God hear our prayers?” “Why yes,” the father replied. The daughter continued,…
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7 Practical Ways to be Messengers of Love
The battle between hate and love has existed since Adam and Eve were in the garden. The disgusting work of hate ensnares us, but love has the power to conquer everything. Love conquers the divides between people, love heals the wounds inflicted by hate, and love mends the broken heart. Love has the power to…
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Podcast Episode: Hope And Grace In Hard Times
Pip: Welcome to Get Encouraged — where the storms are real, the foundation is solid, and someone has already looked up the relevant Scripture. Mara: Chris Miller has been writing this week about what keeps people going when life gets hard — resilience through setbacks, peace and kindness in community, and what it means to…
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Embracing Kindness in a Chaotic World
He didn’t yell or shout at others. He didn’t stir up hatred with His words. He didn’t approach life with an “I’m better than you” attitude. His approach was different. When a man suffering from leprosy came to Him, Jesus was moved with compassion and reached out His hand to touch him (Mark 1:41), while…
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Overcoming Setbacks: Believe in God’s Presence
Henry Ford once said failure was the opportunity to begin again more intelligently, and Thomas Edison was no stranger to failure. As Edison worked on his various inventions, he failed many times. In 1914, a fire destroyed Edison’s factory, equipment, and much of the record of his work. Edison surveyed the damage the next day…
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Loose Lips Sink Ships: Replace Gossip with Kindness
Four priests got together for a friendly conversation. One of them said, “People come to us confessing many things, and confession is good for the soul. While we are together, we should take some time to confess to one another.” The others were reluctant for a few minutes, but came around to the idea confession…
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Building a Firm Foundation in Stormy Times
There seems to be no shortage of storms in the world right now. Glance at the headlines, and you will soon discover storms coming at us from all directions. Inflation, personal safety being at risk, and the like are causing storms. While it may be a particularly stormy time, storms are nothing new to life.…
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