Luann and Rachel talk about how we respond when we’ve worked hard to make something successful, or expectations are high for all to go well, and then our plans fail.

Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow (or yesterday) but how hard is that?! Luann and Rachel talk about staying present in the moment

We've all done dumb things with our money. Remember that hot-dog maker/retro dress/page-boy hat/etc. you bought? We do, too. Luann and Rachel talk about spending, saving and sharing wisely.

Luann and Rachel talk about starting new things, and lessons Luann learned from starting Encouragement Cafe. Happy 10th Birthday, Encouragement Cafe!

Envy visits us all from time to time, making us feel short-changed or somehow less-than. Luann and Rachel talk about their struggles with the green-eyed monster, and how to kick him off your ladder to success.

This week around the table Luann and Rachel talk about their mothers, their Mother’s Day experiences, and the ways we can all honor those who have mothered us.

Does the idea of hosting a get-together send you into a stressed out cleaning frenzy? We get it, however hospitality doesn't have to be complicated. Today Luann and Rachel discuss ways to simplify, relax and enjoy opening our homes to others.

Have you ever wondered what your calling is? We believe everyone is called to ministry in some capacity! But maybe you don’t know what your gifts are. Listen as Luann and Rachel talk about their callings and how you can prepare for your call.

Can You Hear Me Now? Adventures in Miscommunication - laugh with Luann and Rachel over some funny miscommunications and learn why listening carefully is so hard to do, yet such an important skill.

There are two competing sayings: "Many hands make light work," and "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Luann and Rachel realize both are sometimes true, as they discuss how God calls us to work together in community.

What dream has God put in your heart? What if it ended up being more than you even imagined, even after delays in life? Carol Turner from e3Kids International shares how God worked in ways she could never imagine, even after taking years off to care for her family, to turn a dream into a reality. Join us today and be encouraged how God can use each one of us for amazing things for His glory!

It'soften been said that God's first language is silence. Yet how often do we allow ourselves to listen for His voice in the silent moments of life? Join Theresa and Grace at the Cafe as they share their own stories of "Responding When God Speaks."

Ever feel like life is terrible, and worry it will never change? Ever wrestle with depression? What about sleeplessness, anxiety or irritability? Us too. Luann, Rachel and Theresa explore how to move through these times of life with Hope as they talk about mental and emotional health.

Are there people in your life that think differently than you? Ever wonder what’s wrong with them?! Rachel and Luann talk about “lopsided” relationships and working with opposite personalities.

Do you ever have those encounters in life that make you take a step back and ponder what happened? Join Luann, Rachel, and Theresa at the Cafe as they talk about those life-changing moments... or as some might call them "Defining Moments."

When we look back in our life's past, what do we see? Are we necessarily proud of everything that we have done? For most of us, the answer would be no. In fact, some of us let our past decisions define who we are. This week, join Luann and Rachel at the table as we share life together. May we be reminded that our past does not define us. It is who we are today that makes the difference.

Does it ever seem that the other person acts so selfishly that they don't deserve your kindness, or acts so foolishly that they don't deserve any grace? That would be Abigail's husband Nabal. Luann and Rachel talk about what we can learn from looking at how Abigail lived with a person like that.

It's easy to keep busy doing lots of good things. Like helping others. But what if that means you never help yourself, or get around to doing the projects God has called you to do? Rachel and Luann talk about the pitfalls of getting too distracted with good things, and share strategies for making time for the great things.

Sometimes it's nice just to get a way - to escape from it all. Yet how often do we think of using our travels for spreading the love of God to others? Join Luann, Rachel, and Theresa this week as they share stories of how God used them to make a positive impact on someone else during their travels

You probably know someone who doesn't know Christ. What if the things we're saying to them are unintentionally confusing or repelling them? Listen as Luann tells Rachel about a woman she recently met who wanted to know God, but found it to be "over her head."

Do you think of rest as your reward for the work you've done? Luann, Rachel and Theresa talk about how hard it is to rest sometimes. However, there is hope, maybe we need to stop doing rest as a reward.

At the new year we're often introspective about our life and focused on our goals - which is great! But pause for a few minutes with Luann and Rachel as we turn our gaze outward and ask, who might we help this year?

As the new year unfolds, it is common to have many hopes for how this year will be different - how we will be different. Listen as Luann and Rachel talk about how to channel your hopes for change through the lens of a single word for your year. For more information, go to http://myoneword.org/

We love to dream. We love to think about things we've always wanted to do, but we're often too afraid to venture toward that dream because someone might say 'no.' You're not alone in that struggle! Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as we share stories of "Risking Rejection."