You get that email from church letting you know that so-and-so's family needs meals for the next three weeks as they adjust to having a new baby at home. You click the link and sign up for a couple of the days. But then you begin to wonder... how can you make it truly special for them? More than VIEW MORE
Using Written Words to Encourage Others
There's no doubt that words can be such an encouragement and inspiration to those going through difficult times. Have you ever saved a quote image from Facebook or Instagram?Have you ever read the biography of someone whose story inspired you to live more intentionally?Have you ever received a VIEW MORE
Helping Others When You Have Limited Resources
Your friend is experiencing a rough season right now, and you want to help. Great! But then you start going through your options: Spend extra time with her? You're too busy with family and work and volunteer commitments.Send her a care package? The budget's pretty tight this month and you don't VIEW MORE
5 Creative Ways to Encourage an Introvert
Do you have an introvert in your life that you want to encourage? A friend who is going through a difficult time or grieving the loss of a loved one?A colleague who is doing a great job and you want to affirm them in that?A family member who is struggling with not getting enough alone time?A VIEW MORE
I Don’t Want to Talk About It
Sometimes in the midst of transition or loss or hardship, you just aren't ready to talk about it yet. I was reading the story of Elijah being succeeded by Elisha in 2 Kings chapter 2. Throughout the chapter, Elijah says, "God told me to go to [this city]; you stay here," to which Elisha responds, VIEW MORE
Discerning Who to Encourage
Perhaps you're like me and you see so many hurting people that you don't know how you're possibly going to reach all of them. I've had to acknowledge that while I want to encourage everyone, I simply don't have the time or resources to do so. That's why I have to prayerfully discern who God is VIEW MORE
What is Encouragement?
At Love Does That, we're all about encouragement. And we want to equip you reach out to those around you who are hurting or in need of care or support. But what, exactly, does "encouragement" mean? To encourage someone can mean several different things: to uplift, to instill courage, or to VIEW MORE
You Have to Keep Living
Have you ever had a crushing moment of grief or heartache? Ever suffer a depression so deep that you didn't know how to keep going? I wanted to share a few paragraphs from the book Notes from the Margins: Healing Conversations with God, by Alane Pearce. Through this book, Alane shares her story VIEW MORE
Questioning God Amidst Tragedy
Did you know that Elijah questioned God? Elijah was a prophet in Israel after the kingdom had already split and king after king was leading God's people away from Him. During a time of drought, God sends Elijah to live with a widow and her son. And God miraculously shows up by making the VIEW MORE
Practical Tips for Visiting the Sick
We all know someone who is sick. We all probably know multiple people who are sick: fighting infections, battling cancer, enduring surgery after surgery, or even just dealing with the flu. But sometimes, when we think about visiting them, we get a little hung up. What if there are a bunch of VIEW MORE
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