If Hoping Feels Hard - Encouragement for Today - August 21, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Meghan Ryan]August 21, 2024  If Hoping Feels Hard [MEGHAN RYAN ASBURY]( Lee en [español]( “My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak” [Psalm 31:10]( (NIV) We don’t often talk about the grief that comes with disappointment. Grief does not just accompany a physical death; it also accompanies the death of a relationship or a dream. Grief signals that something has not turned out the way we want.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [4 Things Christians Should Know about the Republican Platform](  Michael Foust The Republican Party's platform is one of the shortest party platforms in modern political history but also one of the most direct, giving voters an easy-to-read document that clearly outlines the party's core principles and priorities. From religious liberty to abortion to LGBT proposals, the platform summarizes the party's key positions with simple language that leaves little room for misinterpretation. Here are four things Christian conservatives should know about the Republican [platform](.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [A Prayer to Remember Who God Says I Am - Your Daily Prayer - August 19](  Kristine Brown There’s something about reminding ourselves that we are children of God that will change our attitude. When our attitude lifts, so does our confidence.  [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