We are all tired of this. We’re tired of the masks, not being able to hug each other, not being able to breathe with a mask on, no parties, no events, and having to rethink every part of our lives. We …
Drawing on Our Roots
I attend a church that was built by Welsh farmers in 1715. Along the road, there is a beautiful stone wall that winds down around in a gentle curve and ends just before the driveway. Standing there, …
Possibilities Abound in the Midst of Disaster
I was sorting through old family papers and I came upon part of a letter my Dad had written to someone. One line stood out: "I have learned that in any terrible situation, there are always …
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Finding Our Courage in Unexpected Places
We can often surprise ourselves in finding our courage in unexpected places.Like everyone else, it's been a roller coaster of emotions every day.We learn to limit the amount of news we hear to help …
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The Thing We Need Most in this Moment
How do you think of encouragement?Maybe you think of it as a pat on the back or something to make someone else feel better in a moment? You do it automatically, never considering the impact.The truth …
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Confirmation
It’s more common than not to think of encouragement as some kind of gratuitous saying, that slides out of your mouth without much thought. Or, maybe we think of it as a pat on the back.True …