✨ 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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Work as Worship: Embracing Mondays with Purpose
Do Mondays make you want to growl like a tiger or hide your head under the blankets? The rest of the weekend is gone, the hectic pace of the week kicks off. This week’s busy schedule and long hours may have you searching for motivation. If so, here’s encouragement, and a slight challenge, from the…
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Is Fear Holding You Back? Don’t Let Fear Write Your Story
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A Fresh Start: Lessons from Jesus’ Encounter
A crowd had gathered, and Jesus was teaching. We aren’t told what he was talking about. Maybe it was compassion. Maybe it was anxiety. We simply don’t know. Then, suddenly, the door burst open. A group of men came rushing in, dragging a woman into the middle of the crowd. “We caught this woman in…
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Finding Hope in Unexpected Life Events
“Well, finding this out really wasn’t on my bingo card.” I’m sure you have a life event fitting that description. Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. An unexpected diagnosis, a lost opportunity, financial struggles, or a difficult season can leave us wondering if our purpose has somehow been delayed. The good news is that…
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Podcast Episode: Faith, Peace, And Gratitude
Pip: Get Encouraged arrives this week with a cluster of posts that all seem to circle the same restless question: what do you do when life feels like it is moving faster than your faith can keep up? Mara: Chris Miller is the writer behind all of it — covering worry, silence, gratitude, neighbor love,…
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Embracing Slow Progress: Small Steps to Achieve Your Goals
Have you ever felt like life isn’t moving fast enough? We live in a world of instant information and on-demand everything, so when it comes to our goals and plans, we desire the same. We want instant solutions, quick growth, and fast answers to long-standing problems. But life doesn’t seem to move at that speed.…
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Understanding God’s Silence: Trusting in His Timing
Have you ever prayed and wondered if anyone was listening? Have you ever felt as if your prayers were just bouncing off the ceiling? Most of us experience seasons when God seems silent. We pray for direction, healing, wisdom, or answers, yet heaven appears quiet. During those times, it’s tempting to think God has forgotten…
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Today’s Tasks: Why Worry About Tomorrow?
How full is your calendar today? If you are like me, it is pretty full. Between work, getting the kids to school, and running errands, there is just not a lot of time for anything else. Especially worry about tomorrow. That’s why it is encouraging to find this nugget of wisdom tucked away in Matthew…
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Overcoming Worry: Biblical Insights for Peace
Are you worried? While we may not want to acknowledge it, most of us spend time throughout the day worrying. Our calendars are full, and we need more time. Our bank accounts are low, and there are bills to pay. Life is hectic. Worry seems to invade our thoughts, so the Bible has encouragement for…
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Why Labor Day Reminds Us to Work Hard and Rest Well
Labor Day has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute, we’re enjoying the long days of summer, and the next, the calendar says September. The first Monday of the month is here, pools are getting ready to close, kids are back in school, and we’re beginning to settle into the rhythm of fall.…
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