Welcome to the best of the 2023 third quarter. Whether you’re looking for a boost of encouragement, suggestions on how to deepen your spiritual life, or looking to cultivate resilience, our collection has something for everyone. Plus, our two featured posts from our September Grace & Truth Link-Up are sure to be a must-read.
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In Q3, we ventured into an empowering journey about resilience, turning obstacles into stepping stones, and finding courage and confidence amid life’s unexpected twists and turns. We created a series of blog posts to serve as your roadmap to develop an unshakeable inner strength that enables you to persevere.
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Surprising Ways to Boost Your Resilience Using 5 Minutes a Day—Do you ever need a quick spurt of motivation to carry on? Did you know that daily habits can increase your resilience to persevere through unexpected times? In this article, you will learn 5 surprising ways to boost your resilience using only 5 minutes a day.
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How Does Enduring Unexpected Circumstances Boost Your Resilience?—Life is full of surprises, but with them come hard-earned lessons and strength that can carry us through future challenges. In this post, my friend, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, shares the hidden importance of adversities and how you can embrace them to become more resilient. She will explore why lack of control, dependence on God, and focusing on the present are essential components of resilience and how trials help us become more like Jesus. Discover how to use unanticipated events to your advantage and learn how to navigate life’s ups and downs better.
How to Ensure You Don’t Burn Out Meeting the Needs of Others—Do you ever worry that you won’t have what it takes to keep giving, loving, and caring for the people who depend on you? Burnout can be all too real for family caregivers, ministry leaders, and those who put the needs of others before their own. My friend Lori Schumaker, a Christian writer, has experienced this reality first-hand and has some wise words on how to ensure you don’t burn out meeting the needs of others.
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How God’s Internal Power Helps Us Live a Resilient Life—Have you ever faced a difficult situation in life and yet found the strength to bounce back? That ability to persevere and remain strong in the face of adversity is called resilience. While this strength is often considered a personal attribute, a gift from God, it does not stop there. You can tap into God’s internal power at any time, impacting your ability to live a resilient life. Let’s explore how the Lord’s strength can enhance our capacity to face life’s unexpected trials with courage and fortitude.
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The Most Popular Posts in September 2023 | Grace & Truth Link-Up
Each month at Embracing the Unexpected, we take the time to recognize which post received the most clicks for our Grace & Truth Link-Up. Congratulations to Donna Bucher for winning July’s most-read post with her article on finding peace amidst challenging times! Thanks, Donna, for sharing your wisdom with us.
Now for our Featured Posts
“Resources for a Weird Season” by Linda Stoll
“Rely On The Lord and Unlock Transformation” by Lisa Blair
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Thank you for hosting Grace & Truth Link-up, Maree! And thank you for featuring my post!
A great line up this month Maree! We were spoilt for choice.
Blessings, Jennifer
Thank you! You are so kind. Maree
What a gift to your readers, Maree! So much goodness all in one post!
You made me smile. Thank you. Maree
Maree – thanks for giving us all the opportunities to share our work here with you. It’s been a good year to write, to connect, to encourage. Thanks for your part in that.
You are so welcome. I’m so glad you are a part of our community. Happy Thanksgiving! Maree