No Win in Comparison - Encouragement for Today - August 26, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Allie Stanley Cooney]August 26, 2024 No Win in Comparison [ALLIE STANLEY COONEY]( Lee en [español]( “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus …” [Hebrews 12:1]( (NIV) The first time I remember comparing myself to someone else was in the sixth grade. On my very first history quiz, I got a 10/100. When my “friend” leaned over and saw my unfortunate grade, she informed me that I was an idiot. In that moment, I fell headlong into the trap of comparison. For quite a while, these stinging thoughts echoed through my middle-schooler brain: She’s smart. You’re dumb. She’s better. You’re worse.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Bible Movies about Ruth](  G. Connor Salter There have been some fun Bible movies made about Ruth. They range from short cartoons for kids to big-scale epics for grownups. Here are five of them, with notes on where to find each movie and content guides for parents.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [10 Things a Husband Needs but Doesn't Know How to Ask For](  Hollie Gilman What does my husband really need from me? What if he does not express any needs? Believe it or not, our hunkier halves have needs too. Here are 10 things a husband needs but doesn’t know how to ask for.  [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