In the face of the world's problems, kindness may seem like a long-lost virtue without enough power to make an impact. Yet we are called to show courageous kindness to those around us--even those we don't agree with--just as God has shown us kindness beyond measure. How we treat people matters! Every small kindness we show has the potential to create waves of lasting change in Jesus's name.\nGod wants to use your ordinary days--as you go on your way--to accomplish more than you could ever expect. Courageous Kindness is a six-week Bible study that will help you\n- start making an impact right where you are and using exactly what you have 
- embrace the power of inconvenience and put on compassion 
- learn to live eyes wide open to the evidence of God's abundant kindness\nIf you're ready to experience and share the kind of radical kindness that changes the world, join your friends at (in)courage and become a woman of courageous kindness, one simple, life-changing step at a time.\nFrom the Back Cover\nDISCOVER HOW KINDNESS CAN CHANGE YOUR HEART--AND THE WORLD\n"I'm just one person. Can I really make a difference?"\nDo you ever feel like you're about to buckle under the weight of the world's problems? Poverty persists and racial division runs deep. Disease strikes and families fracture. You look down at what you've got and it feels painfully not enough. If you've ever wondered, "How can I possibly help?" or even, "Where is God in this?" you're not alone. You're also not without hope.\nThrough the pages of Scripture and personal stories from women just like you, you'll discover how simple, courageous kindness is the key to experiencing God's love and sharing it with others. Jesus's life and words are beautifully clear: how you treat people matters--because every person matters to God!\nIn fact, God wants to use your ordinary days to accomplish more than you could ever expect. Courageous Kindness is a six-week Bible study that will help you\n· embrace inconvenience as a gift instead of a burden and put on compassion as your superpower 
· grow in awareness of God's relentless pursuit of you through everyday kindnesses you might have missed 
· reframe your limitations and discover how to makean impact right where you are, using exactly what you have\nIf you're ready to experience God's radical kindness and start making a difference in the lives of those around you, join your friends at (in)courage and become a woman of courageous kindness--one simple, life-changing step at a time.

Courageous Kindness: Live the Simple Difference Right Where You Are

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"In this world you will have trouble," Jesus said. "But take heart, I have overcome the world."If life hasn't turned out the way you planned, you're not alone. Cancer comes. Loved ones die. Spouses leave. Dreams slip through our fingers. Anxiety and depression steal precious seasons. But what if you knew you weren't alone in your pain, and sorrow isn't in the end of the story?In this 100-day devotional, the (in)courage community comes alongside you when your heart is grieving, your faith is shaking, or it's just one of those mundane hard days. In these vulnerable stories, you won't find tidy bows or trite quick fixes, but you will find arrows pointing you straight to Jesus. Each day includes a key Scripture, a heartening devotion, and a prayer to remind you that God is near and hope is possible.Let this book be like a trusted friend, wrapping your heart with comfort and assurance that you are seen. Together we can find ourselves and God again in one another's stories. Together we can take heart!

Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay

"I'm just so busy and tired." These words fall from your lips as easy and often as your next breath. You're weary of your packed schedule and frenetic pace and responsibilities at every turn. Even good things no longer feel life-giving. You long for a simpler life. You want to be able to face daily burdens and the chaos of this world and say with confidence, "It is well with my soul." But how?(in)courage is ready to come alongside you through Courageous Simplicity, a six-session Bible study on living in the simple abundance of Jesus. This study will help you release control of what frays your soul and will lead you to true refreshment. As you train in the spiritual practice of simplicity, you will discover the God who loves you lavishly and wants to show you how to live with a heart open and surrendered to his presence.You can live in the peace and freedom of having and being enough. Let your friends at (in)courage show you how.

Courageous Simplicity: Abide in the Simple Abundance of Jesus

There's an unspoken tension between happiness and discontentment. You love your family and friends, but complicated relationships drain and discourage you. You're grateful for work but sometimes feel overlooked. You want to follow Jesus yet feel pulled in a dozen different directions. You know God loves you, yet insecurities bully you. The voices of this world are so loud, how can someone possibly hear God's still small voice? The injustice and wounds of this world are so great, how can someone possibly experience lasting joy?Your friends at (in)courage know how you feel and have grappled with these questions too. Find the answers you're looking for in Courageous Joy, a six-week Bible study that celebrates God's goodness and showsyou how to experience true joy right where you are.&nbsp;If you want to be able to "rejoice in the Lord always" not just in theory but in everyday practice, if you long for a profound sense of calm and confidence in every season and situation of life, this study will light the way.

Courageous Joy: Delight in God through Every Season

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In today's social media-saturated world, the word 
influence conjures up images of beautifully curated Instagram feeds or women who lead from the stage and have thousands of followers. It's measured by the number of likes and shares and how well we can get people to imitate us. Influence has almost become synonymous with fame and power, and if we're honest, many of us long to have it.\nBut in its purest form, influence is simply the capacity to affect change on someone. It is the ability to impact others for a certain purpose. And from a biblical perspective, influence is the right and responsibility of everyone who follows Christ.\nCourageous Influence will guide you in the journey of living the impact you were made to have through this six-session study. Let's turn the world's idea of influence on its head and become the courageous women of influence God calls us to be. 
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Discover how God made you for impact"You are a woman of influence."\nIn our social media-saturated world, the word 
influencer conjures up images of speakers onstage and beautifully curated Instagram feeds. We measure our influence by likes and shares and followers, by how well we can get people to imitate us. Influence is often synonymous with fame, and if we're being honest, many of us long to have it.\nBut at its purest, influence is simply the capacity to effect change in someone. Wherever we are, with whatever gifts and skills God has given us, we can influence others. Join (in)courage on the journey of living the impact you were made to have. 
Courageous Influence is a six-week Bible study that will help you\n· understand that you can have influence right where you are, regardless of platform or position 
· learn to be a person of integrity with your influence so that your impact is an overflow of God's work in you 
· explore how you can be generous and intentional with your influence, because what you do now can have impact for generations to come\nLet's turn the world's idea of influence on its head and become the courageous women of influence God calls us to be. 
 About the Author 
(in)courage is an online community where women gather to build community, celebrate diversity, and become women of courage. Founded in 2009 by DaySpring, the Christian products subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., (in)courage is like a virtual living room where every day one of thirty writers takes a turn sharing a story of what Jesus looks like in her life. Together we link arms as God's daughters and lean on one another for wisdom, strength, and insight beyond our own experience. (in)courage also creates Bible studies and devotionals to help women grow in their faith! Learn more about (in)courage at incourage.me.

Courageous Influence: Embrace the Way God Made You for Impact

Have you ever felt hopeless? Perhaps you're facing circumstances you never prepared for or even imagined. Maybe you're looking for any hint of encouragement, any inkling that this--whatever your this might be--won't last forever or destroy you. Maybe you're afraid to hope or perhaps you're not even sure what hope is.\nWhether you're new to faith or a lifelong Christ follower, holding onto hope can be hard. Create in Me a Heart of Hope is a six-week Bible study packed with relevant observations and applications, as well as daily prayers and Scripture memorization. Perfect for individuals or small groups, this study will help you\n- learn where hope comes from and the difference it can make in your life 
- cling to God's truth and assurance when you're waiting or overwhelmed, when you've been hurt, or when you feel trapped 
- begin living with confidence as you firmly grasp the hope God is offering\nWhatever you're facing, God's unshakable hope can meet you there.\nFrom the Back Cover\nDiscover the faith-strengthening power of hope\nHave you ever felt hopeless? Perhaps you're facing circumstances you never prepared for or even imagined. Maybe you're looking for any hint of encouragement, any inkling that this--whatever your this might be--won't last forever or destroy you. Maybe you're afraid to hope, or you're not even sure what hope is.\nPart of a four-book Bible Study series, Create in Me a Heart of Hope walks you through God's invitation to infuse your heart with fresh, lasting hope so that you can be a conduit of Christ's hope to the world. Perfect for individuals or small groups, this six-week study will help you\n· learn where hope comes from and the difference it can make in your life 
· cling to God's truth and assurance when you're waiting or overwhelmed, when you've been hurt, or when you feel trapped 
· begin living with confidence as you firmly grasp the hope God is offering\nWhatever you're facing, God's unshakable hope can meet you there.

Create in Me a Heart of Hope: (Bible Study Guide for Women Including Discussion Questions - Perfect for Small Group or Individual Use)

Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you." So why are we still wracked with stress and anxiety? Why do we look at our world, our own churches and neighborhoods and see anything but peace? What causes this disconnect between what we read in Scripture and what we often experience in our own lives? Create in Me a Heart of Peace is a six-week Bible study that will help you - experience an inner calm-meets-strength that doesn't rattle with volatile circumstances or disappear with busyness - learn to make peace a daily posture and practice that shapes the rhythm of your days and tethers you to Jesus - discover a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life and pursue peace as your God-given purpose The peace of Jesus is more powerful, practical, and applicable to our lives than any counterfeit version this world could offer. Join (in)courage and let God created in you a heart of peace!

Create in Me a Heart of Peace: (Bible Study Guide for Women Including Discussion Questions - Perfect for Small Group or Individual Use)

We all want and need wisdom, but how do we get it? When we're in a relationship with a toxic person and need boundaries, when our churches are divided by theological differences, when we don't know how to navigate unexpected difficulties, knowing what the right, good, or wise thing to do is difficult. So where do we begin?Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom is a six-week Bible study that will help you· discover the wisdom that is available to you no matter what circumstance you're in· learn how to live wisely by the help of the Holy Spirit, through your community, and with practice· experience the beginning of a thriving life when you choose God's wisdom over human wisdomThe wisdom of God is accessible to us all, and the first step is to ask God for it. Join (in)courage and let God create in you a heart of wisdom!

Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom: (Bible Study Guide for Women Including Discussion Questions - Perfect for Small Group or Individual Use)

Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. People are complex and relationships are messy but loving one another well is possible. Whether navigating political or religious differences, or dealing with toxic people or our own unforgiveness, this book tackles the struggles no one really wants to talk about. But there is hope! We can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we'd rather run from.\nIn Come Sit with Me, 26 (in)courage writers help you navigate tough relational tensions by revealing their own hard-fought, grace-filled learning moments. They show you how to\n· delight in your differences 
· honor and value others even when you disagree 
· connect before you correct 
· trust that God is working even when people disappoint you 
· live and love like Jesus by serving others\nWhether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect.\nFrom the Back Cover\nBeing human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. But loving one another well is possible. In Come Sit with Me, more than two dozen (in)courage writers help you navigate tough relational tensions by revealing their own hard-fought, grace-filled learning moments. They show you how to\n· delight in your differences 
· honor and value others even when you disagree 
· connect before you correct 
· trust that God is working even when people disappoint you\nWhether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve as the guide you need to move through challenges and grow closer to God. And it starts by inviting God and others to simply "come sit with me."\n"This book left me feeling so encouraged, and it infused me with practical suggestions and ideas on how to be a better friend to others. It is a much-needed message in this hurting, lonely world!"--Crystal Paine, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and founder of MoneySavingMom.com\n"Not giving up on ourselves or each other is increasingly crucial in a culture weathering hard things. I love the voices of (in)courage in this book, representing real-life issues and helping us find strength in our shared hope in Jesus."--Lisa Whittle, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and podcast host

Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort

A Bible Study to Help You Receive and Extend Christ's Mercy\nIn our divisive and unforgiving world, we need mercy more than ever. When we extend grace toward one another despite faults, mistakes, and differences of opinion, we model the kind of longsuffering patience and love that God shows toward us. But how do you cultivate a merciful heart in the midst of a culture where everyone seems quick to judge and slow to forgive? Where do you begin?\nCreate in Me a Heart of Mercy is a six-week Bible study that will help you 
· discover the transformational power that mercy has in and through the life of the believer 
· learn how to extend mercy to others, even in circumstances where it feels difficult or undeserved 
· experience the freedom and purpose that come from multiplying mercy in a world that desperately needs it\nThe mercy that God has shown us through Jesus is meant to flow through us to the rest of the world as a powerful witness to God's love and forgiveness. Join (in)courage and let God create in you a heart of mercy!

Create in Me a Heart of Mercy: (Bible Study Guide for Women Including Discussion Questions - Perfect for Small Group or Individual Use)

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