My Gift to You: A Devotion from “Find Joy”
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My Gift to You: A Devotion from “Find Joy”

Hello Friends, November ushers us into a season when we are more intentional about reflecting on all we have to be thankful for. This year, especially, let’s keep that tradition and place our focus on gratitude, kindness, and joy. And I am very grateful for you! As an expression of thanks, here’s a small gift—an…

For the Next Few Weeks, We Have a Choice to Make
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For the Next Few Weeks, We Have a Choice to Make

In a few hours, the polls will close. And for the next few days or weeks, we’ll all have a choice to make: how are we going to handle the outcome of the election? Especially if the “outcome” means flying through intense political turbulence, as simmering frustrations, uncertainties and fears boil over around us. If—or…

PART 2—The Election Probably Won’t Be Over on November 3 (and How Churches Can Respond)

PART 2—The Election Probably Won’t Be Over on November 3 (and How Churches Can Respond)

This is the second article of a two-part series. Part 1 shared why it is highly possible we will not know who our next president is for many weeks after election day and thus might go through an explosive, contentious time. That article encouraged pastors, leaders and individuals to help set the expectations of their…

Three Simple Steps to More Joy in Your Life and Relationships
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Three Simple Steps to More Joy in Your Life and Relationships

Does your mother-in-law make you want to pull your hair out by criticizing every move you make? Maybe your wife doesn’t appreciate all the things you do for your family, or it’s your husband who takes you for granted and always seems angry. Perhaps you dread going to work every day because your boss talks…

Today Starts The 30-Day Kindness Challenge! (Day One – Women of CWC)

For all current information about The 30-Day Kindness Challenge, including Shaunti’s new book The Kindness Challenge, please click here. Today starts The 30-Day Kindness Challenge! And weeeeee’re off!  The starter’s gun has fired and we’re off and running on a thirty day marathon that will lead to some very cool encouragement in our lives and…