The Joy Challenge - Encouragement for Today - June 17, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Randy Frazee]June 17, 2024 The Joy Challenge [RANDY FRAZEE]( Lee en [español]( “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight …” [Philippians 1:9]( (NIV) When our four children were young, they bought me Father’s Day presents. I’d get the standard tie or even the dreaded “soap on a rope.” To add insult to injury, they used my money to purchase the gifts. One year, I said to them, “What I really, really would like more than anything is a handwritten note from you on how you are doing and how you feel about our relationship.” This year, my oldest child turns 40, and I still receive notes from all my children and grandchildren too.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [9 Important Things I Learned from My Dad](  Chris Bolinger While my dad never will be famous, his words — and more importantly, his actions — taught me a great deal. From partnering to problem-solving and more, here are nine important things I learned from my dad.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [5 Great Ways Wives Can Serve Their Husbands](  Keren Kanyago Most men crave admiration but not from just anyone - from their wives. They may garner accolades right, left, and center, but if they don't get a pat on the back from their wives, they will still not feel worthy enough. Your husband needs you to be his number-one fan. He needs to know that you are proud of him and his achievements. Giving him genuine admiration will perk up his confidence and self-esteem.  [CONTINUE READING →](              [Crosscards.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from CrossCards. Â