For God so loved you. For He so loved me. He gave us His Precious Son. Born human. Completely God. Let’s sing our praises from the rooftops and in our writing. Emmanuel! God with us! Let's share all different perspectives and views of Christmas.

Is it really possible to not take offense? Can it really be like water on a duck’s back? When we do take offense, we hinder the progress God can make in our lives. This is especially timely as emotions run high in the Christmas season!

Speak kindly, even in the midst of differences. Love generously, even when your efforts seem to be meaningless. Forgive fearlessly even though you’ve been wronged. How can we live out Ephesians 4:31-32?

As we usher in the Christmas season, there are many who feel anything but merry. A holiday without a loved one, or a monumental trial… for many, this is the beginning of a painful season. How can we be a healing balm to their shattered hearts?

Let’s give thanks to God. Big things, little things, serious things, silly things…What are we thankful for? Isn’t God amazing?

How is it that each of us has one head, yet we wear so many hats? How do you juggle the beanbags of life? Can you say no with love and grace?

How can we balance our view on money? We know the love of money gets us in hot water. And we see that…both with those who have money and those who have none. But isn't there a healthy view, too?

Isn't it easier to have "others-control" rather than self-control? Why is the self-control a vital component of the fruit of the Spirit?

What is the truth about our beauty? How can we change our negative self-image and body issues by seeing ourselves through God's eyes? Are there any practical health/beauty tips that God has led you to?

Great figures of the faith, including C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon and the prophet Elijah, struggled with anxiety and/or depression. Let's let God use us to come against the stigma that mental illness does not make us "bad" Christians. How can we be vessels of hope instead?

The art of listening is difficult to master. Why is it important for us to listen? Even more so, why is it so hard for us to listen…I mean really listen? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster invite you around the café table today as they encourage you to listen up.

Jesus tells us that He offers us rest, yet our society tells us that we need to be productive all the time. Can we really enjoy free time? Jesus stepped away to a quiet place. Do we need to step away to a quiet place? Why do we feel guilty about taking time to rest and recharge?

C. S. Lewis said it pretty well, “Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster humbly try to take on the topic of humility today in the café.

We all know that bad things sometimes happen to good people. Let’s face it, even Christians experience struggles and hardships. How does God protect His people? What should we learn through hard times? Luann’s friends, Annah Matthews and Stephanie Davis join her in the café today.

Whether it's forgiving someone or wanting to control uncontrollable circumstances, how can we cast our cares on the One who loves us like crazy? Luann Prater and Rachel Olsen discuss how our default is to try to control everything. Sometimes control can masquerade as good stewardship.

Let's be real. Even when we intentionally simplify our lives, there's still chaos. How can you find rest... times to be still and know that God is God? Luann Prater and Rachel Olsen share their thoughts about this myth of multitasking.

Who does God say He is? God goes by many names, one of which is Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide). How have you experienced God as this? How has this part of His nature encouraged you? Luann & Rachel discuss moments when God showed up in their lives, right on time.

What does the Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness look like? How do you get it? What does the Bible say about it? Have you experienced it in your own life, from someone else, from you? Listen as Luann & Rachel pull back the curtain and expose who showed goodness to them.

Have you lost your zeal? Life can feel like a pillow fight and we are the pillow! Maybe you wonder if you'll be able to lift your head off your pillow tomorrow. We've all been there. Luann Prater and Rachel Olsen are around the table to share how they tackle the zeal thief.

Kindness. What does the Bible say about it? Have you experienced it from someone in your life? This week Luann Prater sits down with her friend Rachel Olsen to share stories about the Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness.

Luann’s friend, Liz Curtis Higgs, dropped by the café today and talked about Jehovah Rapha, the God Who Heals. If you’ve ever felt too hurt, too broken or too bad for God to redeem, you’re not alone. There is power in sharing and these two encourage others, who have been down wrong roads, with their stories of redemption. Stop by and discover, you can never slip beyond God’s reach.

In the movie “The Sound of Music,” they sing the song “My Favorite Things” to take their mind off of the thunderstorm. What do you do to take your mind off of scary things happening around you? Or maybe to lift yourself out of depression? Luann Prater and special guest Rachel Olsen sing and talk about their favorite things. Don't miss it!

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” and yet, in our society people think nothing of it. How do you keep from committing this sin? How do you teach your children to avoid this? Why do you think this is a sin? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster answer these questions and share their own experiences today in the café.

Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are Queens of Patience... well that may not be entirely true. What does the fruit of the Spirit Patience look like? How do you get it? What does the Bible say about it? Have you experienced it in your own life, from someone else, from you?

Who does God say He is? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are diving into another one of the many names of God, El Roi (The God Who Sees). How have you experienced God as this? How has this part of His nature encouraged you?

Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are wanting to uncover those idols we hold onto in our lives. You shall have no other gods before me. God is a jealous god. He wants ALL of our attention and affection. What things we idolize in our modern day and how do you avoid making the idols.

We all do it. We judge others or we judge a situation based on our limited knowledge. Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster cover this tough topic by being the first to admit they done it before.

Who does God say He is? God goes by many names, one of which is Elohim (All Powerful One; Creator). How have you experienced God as this? How has this part of His nature encouraged you? Jump into the conversation with Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster and see how powerful God is.

Nobody likes to fail and yet, everybody does. How do you handle failure and how can you encourage others when they fail. How does God handle our failure? Jump into the conversation now with Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster.

We’ve all be there… you know that time when you desperately need encouragement! Think about the people you see every day at your local hangout; coffee shop, book store, park that desperately need encouragement. Today Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster have a challenge for you. What if YOU were the encourager?! Let’s make encouragement contagious…the world needs it. #needencouragement?

Did you know that laughing was practically the same thing as jogging? So, lace up your running shoes as you sit down with the girls in the Encouragement Cafe. Luann Prater, Tracey Eyster, and some of the girls from the EC team are around the table telling you their favorite funny stories.

It is important to remember. Jump in with Luann Prater, Tracey Eyster, and Cecil Murphey to find out why. Hearing and obeying both depend on remembering. Why is it important to remember? What does remembering help us do? When does remembering harm us? What can we do to help us remember?

What does the fruit of the Spirit Joy look like? How do you get it? What does the Bible say about it? Have you experienced it in your own life, from someone else, from you? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster tell what it looks like to have joy, even in the hardest times in life.

What does the fruit of the Spirit (Love) look like? How do you get it? What does the Bible say about it? Have you experienced it in your own life, from someone else, from you? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are sharing about their own process of finding out what Love is and how to show it to others.

God allows us to choose whether or not we will obey Him. He is our loving Father and He always has our backs. Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are in the café talking about learning to be obedient in the small things, so we will learn how to be obedient in the big things. We have a loving Father who wants to protect us and being obedient is all about trusting Him.

Be brave when God opens a door. That's what Missy Robertson of Duck Dynasty discovered. When God called her family to be in the spotlight, opportunities popped up at every turn. So how do you decide which ones are right and how do you push through the fear? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are honored to share the cafe today with you Missy Robertson!

We were made for relationship. For eighteen years the Duck Commander women have been meeting with Dr. Joneal Kirby, founder of Heart to Home Ministry, and other women as Titus 2 tells us to do. They have mentored, loved and encouraged hundreds in their homes and now they want to teach you how to do the same thing. Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster want to encourage you to know relationship matters!

New Year's resolutions fail. However for more than seven years, Rachel Olsen watched One Word change lives. Join Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster to find out how this year you could replace resolution for results with just One Word!

Who are you in Christ? We all believe certain things about ourselves, some true, some not. Others think they know us and give us names, titles or labels, some true, some not. But who does God say we are? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster will take you through what Scriptures help us remember who we are in Christ is not necessarily who the world says we are.

God’s Word is filled with promises for those He has chosen and walk in His ways. What are your favorite, most trusted promises? How has knowing God’s promises helped you through difficult situations? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster tell how they have seen God's promise first hand in their life.