Encouraging Courage

The Courage to Create

Creativity isn’t optional—it’s how we begin to fix—and heal—what’s broken.

Aug 12 • 

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June 2025

The Courage to Break the Loop

Faith and hope can feel like wishful thinking when we’re trapped in cycles of fear.

Jun 2 • 

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November 2024

The courage to stay curious

Hard certainties kill the possibilities between us and the potential before us

Nov 29, 2024 • 

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October 2024

The courage to preach Jesus in politically treacherous times

Friends,

Oct 28, 2024 • 

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July 2024

The courage to feel

We cannot understand if we do not have the courage to feel

Jul 30, 2024 • 

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May 2024

The courage to practice nonviolence

Hurt people hurt people. Healed people heal people.

May 30, 2024 • 

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March 2024

The courage to leave home

Demon Copperhead, faith development, and kite-flying

Mar 25, 2024 • 

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January 2024

Finding the courage to continue

when it's tempting to "opt out"

Jan 4, 2024 • 

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October 2023

Everyone has a story

It takes courage to share yours

Oct 13, 2023 • 

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August 2023

The Sin of Hiding

Learning to cope either with our shortcomings, or our talents and gifts

Aug 14, 2023 • 

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May 2023

Honoring the dignity of each person

Humans all desire dignity, and respond in the same way when our dignity is violated.

May 29, 2023 • 

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April 2023

Practicing our values

The more we practice our values, the more they become a part of who we are, rather than who we aspire to be.

Apr 13, 2023 • 

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