The (in)courage Podcast (in)courage

"Celebration cultivates joy. Joy harnesses hope. Hope renews your soul. Dance, feast, hope, rest, laugh, worship. Celebration looks different for everyone, but Christians should be an alleluia from head to foot, as Saint Augustine reminds us. Yet often, we aren't known for fun and celebration. I desire to be known as a joy giver. This isn’t an instruction to dismiss or pretend our challenging circumstances aren’t relevant. Just the opposite. During a time of excruciating...

"We will likely encounter things we may never fully understand or find answers to. Pain and heartbreak can be so intense and profound that, at times, we feel like we can't move forward. We may even feel like the world would be better off without us. I have been in that place, my friend, and I understand what you are going through. However, I can also confidently proclaim that Jesus is greater than all of it. The Creator of the universe wants you. He has plans...

"Our great and tender God is not trying to force you to maximize your life. His rhythm is one of love and grace at a pace that won’t destroy your soul. He’s not asking you to try harder or do more. He spoke the world into being — what trouble does He ever have with His to-do list? You are not doing anything wrong if it seems like it is taking a long time to fully step into your calling even though you know what God wants you to do."Leave a comment for Holley: https://incourage...

"It is a privilege to give our sorrows to the Prince of Grief. So, take your pain to the Lord in prayer. He hears you . . . paper cuts and all."Leave a comment for guest author Neidy: https://incourage.me/?p=238745--Stay organized and inspired every day of the year with an (in)courage Agenda Planner! Full of Scripture to encourage you, the (in)courage Seeing God in Every Season planner also includes monthly devotions from your favorite (in)courage writers. Pick up our brand ne...

Our circumstances are all different but we can all agree that life is hard. Relationships are complex and brokenness comes in a thousand different shapes and shades. Thankfully, God doesn't leave us to figure it out or fumble through alone. His wisdom, joy, guidance, and strength are available to us right now, right where we are. And we want to experience it TOGETHER! That's why we're teaming up with our friends at DaySpring's Mary & Martha to bring you a special Sum...

"If you've seen where God's goodness and grace have carried you through in the past, that same goodness and grace will meet you again. For all of the blessings and miracles that God had done, He knew that the Israelites were prone to forgetfulness. We forget, too. It's so easy to focus on what is missing, broken, or changed in our lives that we forget God's blessings or minimize them in our minds."Leave a comment for Barb: https://incourage.me/?p=239457-...