Sanctification and the Exfoliation of Sin

by Christina Fox, in category Sanctification

PATSY KUIPERS|GUEST Throughout most of the years I worked for a large corporation, I held the role of colorist. As such, I developed, named and presented new carpet color options to our customers. After all the time spent honing my skills at work, I was thrilled when given the chance to choose the interior and… Read More

Nov272018Oct 19 2018

E: 43 Family Moments

by Cami Summers, in category Podcast

Meaningful Family Moments: Where is your focus over the holidays? Are you so busy pursuing "magical memories" that you fail to live in the moment? Holly Mackle joins Karen Hodge to redefine what makes a meaningful family moment, and Holly shares her own struggle to live in the truth of what really matters. Discussion Questions… Read More

Nov262018Oct 16 2018

Consider the Ostrich

by Christina Fox, in category Suffering

SUSAN TYNER|CONTRIBUTOR I didn’t even plan this pregnancy. Why is God letting me miscarry? When my high school daughter finally found a group of friends, why is God moving our family out of state? Why would God give me a desire to marry and not introduce me to “Mr. Right?” This doesn’t make sense. I… Read More

Nov222018Oct 30 2018

Happy Thanksgiving!

by Christina Fox, in category Thanksgiving

From all of us at enCourage, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Nov202018Dec 12 2018

E: 42 Adoption & Foster Care

by Cami Summers, in category Podcast

Adoption and Foster Care Jesus called the little children to Himself because orphans and children are dear to His heart. Today, Shea Patrick shares about God's faithfulness in her family's call to foster care and adoption. She tells how her family's hope in the gospel and their belief that the Church is called by God… Read More

Nov192018Nov 12 2018

The Spacious Freedom of God-led Yeses and Noes

by Christina Fox, in category God's Word, Uncategorized

ELLEN DYKAS|CONTRIBUTOR Years ago when I was in my twenties, Numbers 9:22 popped off the page into my heart and became a “life verse” for me. “Whether it was two days or a month or a year that the cloud lingered over the tabernacle, staying above it, the sons of Israel remained camped and did… Read More

Nov152018Nov 15 2018

In All Things with Thanksgiving

by Christina Fox, in category Thanksgiving

KRISTEN HATTON|CONTRIBUTOR I tossed and turned trying to go back to sleep. It was only 4am but my mind was already racing with deadlines, to-do’s, and insecurities. Topping the list was the live Internet show I was being interviewed on later that morning to discuss my new book The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus with a… Read More

Nov132018Oct 12 2018

E: 41 Coming Alongside Our Military Families

by Cami Summers, in category Podcast

Coming Alongside Our Military Families Veteran's Day has just passed, but it's not too late to honor those who are serving. Today, Hunter Beless joins Karen Hodge to talk about how we can come alongside our military families both spiritually and in practical ways that enCourage their hearts with the Gospel. Discussion Questions: How is your… Read More

Nov122018Nov 11 2018

Your Season of Life Does Not Disqualify You to Serve the Body

by Christina Fox, in category Ministry

LAURA BOOZ|GUEST Three years ago, I felt called to start a Women’s Ministry at our local church. I dog-eared a stack of Susan Hunt’s books and studied the material on the Committee on Discipleship Ministries website. I prayed and talked with other women about it. I presented a thoughtful proposal to our elders: they were… Read More

Nov82018Oct 5 2018

Thanksgiving is God’s Will

by Christina Fox, in category Thanksgiving

MEGAN HILL|GUEST On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Officially established as an annual observance by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the day has become a major holiday—marked by family, feasting, football, and a televised parade featuring giant helium balloons. Sadly, the practice of thanksgiving is often momentary and superficial, if it… Read More