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“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’” John 4:39 (NIV) Source: Messy Pages Make Beautiful Masterpieces | Sharon Jaynes (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: It may be hard to believe that it’s possible for God to...

“Do everything without complaining and arguing …” Philippians 2:14 (NLT) Source: Overcoming the Habit of Complaining | Tracie Miles (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: God longs to transform our hearts and minds so we can live daily with an attitude of rejoicing and praising. When we control our...

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” John 15:4 (ESV) Source: Life From God vs. Life With God | Valerie Woerner (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Prayer is essential to living the good life...

“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!’” Luke 1:41-42 (NIV) Source: What's So Great About Being the Older Woman |...

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NLT) Source: You Are Not Alone | Ellen Wildman (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: No matter what you’re facing today, may the truth of God’s ever-present help bring you the peace, comfort and hope it brought me...

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Matthew 5:13 (NIV) Source: Stay Salty | Binu Samuel (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: I love the way the Message...

“Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary.” Galatians 6:9 (NASB) Source: View in browser (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Mom, when you feel like you’re not getting through to your child, you are. When you feel like she isn’t seeing all...

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 (ESV) Source: Digging Up Dirt on God | Allison Delagrange (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Friend, if you’re discouraged, envision Jesus standing in the gap between your expectations and reality. Grab His outstretched hand...

“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:2 (NASB) Source: Why You Need To Let Go | Chrystal Evans Hurst (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Unlike plants, people fight back. We are creatures...

“The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give.” Isaiah 62:2 (ESV) Source: You Have a New Name | Felicia Harris (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: When your family’s story doesn’t align with the...

“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13 (NIV) Source: The God of Difficult Places | Kia Stephens (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: He remains the same God today. He sees you and me as we...

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT) Source: Holding On When You Want To Let Go | Sheila Walsh (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Remember that, no matter...

“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.” Hosea 10:12 (NIV) Source: God Wants Our Whole Heart | Lysa TerKeurst (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Oh...

“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 (ESV) Source: The Best Beginning for the Day | Lynn Cowell (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: I hope Mom and I have many more opportunities to read our...

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding …” Colossians 1:9 (ESV) Source: The Secret to Powerful Prayer | Denise J. Hughes (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: A passion...

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT) Source: Post thread | Simply...

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NIV) Source: When God Speaks Through Cabbage | Gloria Hsu (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: We can learn to know His voice because He knows us first. Isaiah 65:24 tells us, “Before they call I will answer; while they are...

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had …” Romans 15:5 (NIV) Source: Who Decides What Is Hard? | Tracy Dougherty (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: So how can I have an attitude like Jesus toward other people? The...

“[Jesus] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.’” Luke 11:1 (CSB) Source: How To Teach Your Children To Pray | Laura Wifler (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Your children will be...

“Then Shekaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam, said to Ezra, “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is still hope in Israel.” Ezra 10:2 (NIV) Source: Come to the Altar | Arlene Pellicane...