Every now and again, I see a post pop up on Facebook from a dear local lady asking for blank notecards. She takes these cards, writes notes inside, and sends them to the residents in the nursing homes. And she does this every single month. Now that I search for that post, I can't find it. But VIEW MORE
Are You Too Busy to Encourage Others?
No one ever said that encouraging others was going to be easy, even if it comes to you more naturally. In fact, sometimes it's downright challenging. And one of the biggest challenges I hear about today is, "I don't have the time to help out." While there are certainly seasons where time to serve VIEW MORE
The Hard Part of Christmas: An Audio Devotional
As we approach the Christmas season, we often leave out the hard parts of the Christmas story. It might be unintentional—it’s not something that is talked about very often. But it might also be very intentional—we don’t want to think about it. Yet in this season, I think it’s important for us to VIEW MORE
Encouraging Others When You’re Hurting, Too
I remember a season where I was struggling with depression. In that same season, I was also serving as a small group leader. There were many times when I just didn't want to show up. I'd rather stay in my room, alone. I'd prefer to be in a quiet place. I didn't want to have to make small VIEW MORE
3 Truths to Remember During a Difficult Holiday Season
Holidays can be hard for numerous reasons. It could be that a loved one has passed during the year, and so it's our first time celebrating without them. It could be that we are unable to gather with our family or friends, and being alone doesn't really feel like much of a reason to celebrate. Yet VIEW MORE
The Story Behind Our Job’s Tears Bead Garland
Have you ever struggled with fidgety hands while you pray? Though sitting quietly and still is good for us, it is also okay to move while praying. That's one reason taking a prayer walk can be so refreshing: we talk to God while we are walking around. It's also why I sometimes pray while VIEW MORE
When to Offer Unsolicited Help
I often hear these days that when someone is struggling, you shouldn't ask them how you can help because they don't know how to answer you. They're in shock. They're in denial. You should just let them know how and when you're going to be there and do it. Perhaps you say to your friend, "You need VIEW MORE
George Muller’s Life of Prayer
Do you have someone whose life inspires you? George Muller is one of those people for me. George Muller lived in England in the 1800s. You see, he saw the needs of the orphaned children around him and knew he had to act. Step by step, he asked God to show him what to do, and he trusted God to VIEW MORE
Extra Helpful Meal Train Tips
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
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