Fresh Starts and Redoes - Encouragement for Today - February 15, 2021

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today [Corrie Gerbatz]February 15, 2021 Fresh Starts and Redoes [CORRIE GERBATZ]( Lee en [español]( “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” [Lamentations 3:22-23]( (ESV) I stood beside the festively decorated table as I balanced my fancy, shiny plate, which was much too small for my tower of finger foods and sweets. Another holiday gathering. The topic of the hour was the new year to come and the goals people hoped to follow through with this time. I listened politely (and munched continually) as talk of workout routines, detox specials and “life-changing” reads were discussed and debated at length. People were either cutting something out — foods, behaviors, social media, toxic relationships — or adding something in — more gratefulness, more nature, more downtime, more kindness. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [10 Prayers to Help You Exchange Anxiety and Fear for Peace]( Dawn Wilson We do not overcome the effects of ‘the news’ by denying or ignoring the evil in our world that causes such intense emotions, but rather by applying scriptural truth to circumstances and responding biblically. What does the Bible say about fear and anxiety; and what might we pray to the Lord based on those Scriptures that can help us exchange toxic emotions for God’s wondrous peace? [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [What Does the Bible Say about Cremation?]( Dr. Roger Barrier Dear Roger, My husband and I would like to be cremated after our deaths. Is there scripture regarding our decision? [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, 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 Encouragement for Today. [Link](