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
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
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