✨ 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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Lessons on Fatherhood from Joseph’s Story
As a father, he carried a great deal of responsibility. He had to provide for his family while also protecting them from danger. Joseph may have hoped the unusual beginning to fatherhood would eventually settle into an ordinary life, but his family remained part of God’s once-in-history plan. Yet, every step of the way, Joseph’s…
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Podcast Episode: Faith, Gratitude, And Love
Pip: Get Encouraged is doing what it says on the tin this week — Chris Miller has been writing about storms, gratitude, kindness, and freedom, and somehow none of it feels like a motivational poster. Mara: That's the territory we're covering today: finding assurance when life gets hard, noticing the beauty that's already around us,…
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Celebrating All Types of Dads This Father’s Day
Some dads prepare for fatherhood for months. They read books, decorate nurseries, and count down the days until their child arrives. Others become dads almost instantly. A single mom nervously went out on a date, unsure of what the future might hold. Back home was her son — the little boy who meant everything to…
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The Significance of Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is powerful, hope is alive, and truth eventually comes to light. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Imagine waiting day after day, year after year, longing for freedom while carrying burdens no…
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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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