Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
~1 Corinthians 15:33

This verse is relevant to all of us, but especially to parents. Even if your children are strong in their faith, don’t take chances or trust luck when guarding their hearts or character. Even though we are told to be salt and shine our lights, we are also warned that bad company corrupts.

Keep good company. I love it that my best friends support my marriage and my faith, and will offer an honest and Biblically-based opinion when I need advice.

Are you guarding yours and your children’s hearts from bad company?

Want to share your own day of encouragement?

Some of you have mentioned an interest in posting a day of encouragement on your own blog. Just create a post—you’re welcome to use the format I’ve done here, photography and scripture—and I’ll put up a linky this Thursday so we can share. Are you in?

Something new at (in)courage

At (in)courage, we’re really excited to announce the new Bloom (in)courage book club. The first selection is Ann Voskamp’s new book One Thousand Gifts, also available in Kindle ebook edition. My copy arrived in the mail on Saturday. I can’t wait!

One Thousand Gifts is on sale for $10 on DaySpring.com THIS WEEK ONLY. This is the cheapest you will find it anywhere! Just click the pic to purchase. Find all the details and schedule for the first book here, as well as information about requesting a free book if you’re in need, or purchasing an extra copy to sponsor for someone else (with free shipping!).

There’s a new Twitter hashtag—#inbooks—for book club discussion.

I’m just so proud of my friend Ann. Enjoy this video about One Thousand Gifts.

Please visit the other ladies participating in 31 Days of Ministry Online at A Woman Inspired:

• Amy Bayliss – 31 Days of Heart Matters
• Karin – 31 Days of Intentional Parenting
• Jen – 31 Days of Social Media
• Lisa Boyd – 31 Days of WordPress
• Karen Lewis – 31 Days of Praise
• A Martha Heart – 31 Days of Prayer

Links to all posts in this series, by topic, can be found here.

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