Suzanne Montgomery

Physician * Author * Encourager

Moved by the HEART to live and act fearlessly

Coeurageous

This is how it all started…

In early 2018, I started this blog to address an issue I was increasingly seeing in my medical practice. More and more of my patients complained of anxiety. Their anxiety led to worry and worry led to fear. This pervasive fear resulted in paralysis-an inability to move forward in life. This fear affected every aspect of their being-mental, physical and spiritual. If my patients suffered from severe anxiety, I knew others in society felt the same. I wanted to help in some way. Thus Coeurageous was born to inspire my readers to move from fear to courage. Click here to read my first post.

While you may think, “She spelled courageous incorrectly.” I did this on purpose. Coeur is French for heart. Courage is an act of the heart and a gift from God. In all my writing, I take inspiration from God’s word to Joshua.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.Joshua 1:9

Your world may be falling apart right now and anxiety overwhelming you with a tidal wave of fear. Hang on. The Lord is with you. Even though you can’t see Him, His Spirit uplifts you. As you’re reading these words, He’s offering you His strength to get through whatever difficulty you’re facing. Ask Jesus to help.

Through these pages, I hope you find encouragement. If you feel your burdens lightened, then I’ve accomplished my goal. I’m not perfect. Far from it. I’ve been blessed but I’ve also suffered my share of setbacks and grief. In spite of it all, I choose to move forward in courage with God’s help. I want to help you do the same.

Coeurageous is moved by the heart to live and act fearlessly.

Suzanne Montgomery MD

Writer & Family Physician

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Blog Posts

  • Love One Another (Like Jesus)

    Love One Another (Like Jesus)

    Love one another…as I have loved you. These are some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples before his crucifixion. The world does not understand this kind of love. The world says: Love those who love you. Love those who look like you, talk like you and agree with you. The world divides…

    CONTINUE READING: Love One Another (Like Jesus)
  • Where Are You Aslan? We Need You Now.

    Where Are You Aslan? We Need You Now.

    I’m writing during our recent winter storm. It’s snowy and beautiful outside. The giant pine tree boughs are laden with white fluff. Suddenly, the weight is too much and the mounds of snow flutter to the ground. This white mask encases everything in my world and a bluish-gray mist hovers over the mountainous horizon. The…

    CONTINUE READING: Where Are You Aslan? We Need You Now.
  • A Gift of Quiet Grace

    A Gift of Quiet Grace

    That morning, I made my decision. I would trim Dad’s fingernails. It was a simple task, wasn’t it? I could offer this service without much effort. It would be a gift of quiet grace. Dad had needed his nails trimmed for some time, and I’d asked his nurses to do it when I had them…

    CONTINUE READING: A Gift of Quiet Grace

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