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Thriving in a New Year

The word “thrive” seems to have come on the scene circa 1200 from an Old Norse word in Scandinavia that had the meaning of “to take hold of”; however, the evolution of the word in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish led to “thrive” being connected to…

A Powerful Four Letter Word: Love

This post was written by Marta Cortez, a member of the INCM Blog team. Love is defined in so many ways today. Think for a minute of the many ways you use or have used “love” in your communication. We love our jobs; we love…

The Real Comfort of Christmas

As a little girl, one of the main things I would wonder as I sat in children’s ministry or listened to Bible lessons was, “What would it have been like to watch this happen?” I’d imagine going back in time and observing Queen Esther take…

News of Comfort and Joy

This post was written by Leann Woelk, a member of the INCM Blog team. As I sit in my living room and admire the Christmas decorations, I am reminded of how much I love words on pictures and tabletop accessories. Dotted throughout my Christmas decor…

Peace in Practice

This post was written by Ana Zugheri, a member of the INCM Blog team. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33…

Hope Has a Name

This post was written by Christie Penner Worden, a member of the INCM Blog team. “Hope has a name.” I’ve seen this phrase a lot lately. Not nearly as often as I have seen evidence of hopelessness in this season, I’m afraid. In our clamoring…

How to Grow Intentional Gratitude

This post was written by Cera Talamantes, a member of the INCM Blog team. “Being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” (Colossians 2:7) I love this time of year. The weather…

It Started with a Shoebox Gift: Children Share Christ with Their Friends in Botswana

This post was written by Samaritan’s Purse, a partner of INCM. Young people are becoming powerful Gospel witnesses in their rural communities. Peniel, 11, wants to be a doctor when she’s older so she can help people who are suffering. “I want to help people…

3 Questions to Ask Families You Serve

You have likely sent out surveys, emails, social media posts, text messages, and physical mail to the families you serve within the past few months. You might have ramped up your YouTube presence, and you might have wondered if a carrier pigeon would be effective…