We have to genuinely pursue God. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about what it means to be a friend of God. Intimate friendship with Jesus isn’t automatic—it grows out of trusting and obeying Him. That means obeying immediately, obeying even when it doesn’t make sense, obeying when there’s no visible personal gain, obeying despite potential pain, and obeying all the way to completion.

For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

Do you mingle kindness with truth when you bring correction to someone? In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about seeking and pursuing peace. Maintaining peace takes active, deliberate effort. It isn’t passive—it requires intentional actions that often include forgiveness and accountability. Relationships should be one of the greatest areas of growth in our lives. Within those relationships, humility and continual intentionality are required to pursue peace and to build others up.

For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

"Our family traditions have created a beautiful sense of stability in the midst of whatever is going on around us."--Penny Tucci. As we enter this Christmas season, Penny encourages us that, no matter the challenges we face, we should pursue the things that lead to peace and build others up. This is a time to lean into the nearness of God, cherish family traditions, and connect with the people we love.

For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com