A Call To Persevere - Encouragement for Today - August 19, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Ruth Chou Simons headshot]August 19, 2024 A Call To Persevere [RUTH CHOU SIMONS]( Lee en [español]( “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us …” [Hebrews 12:1]( (NIV) Though western Colorado is replete with stunning views and mountain-town-vacation vibes, my family struggled to find deep community here. Even after a few years, we felt isolated in public ministry and wrestled with all that we lacked by living in a rural area. For several months, we seriously considered moving. How much easier and better it would be for our whole family if we moved somewhere with more schooling options, more friends and fellowship, more encouragement in ministry … and of course, more access to Costco.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [How to Overcome These 5 Fears for the Upcoming School Year](  Kayla Koslosky There is bound to be some anxiety as you head into this new school year. Here are some tips for overcoming these five fears.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [A Prayer to Let Go When You're Trying to Hold it All Together - Your Daily Prayer - August 15](  Heidi Vegh When you feel like your own strength is failing, call out to Jesus. When you feel like the world and all its expectations are crushing you, call out to Jesus. When you feel like you can't go on, call out to Jesus.  [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