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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Source: Raising Kids With...

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always...

“Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you, to the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 (CSB) Source: Raising Kind ChildrenWho Reflect the Heart of God | Laura Wifler (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: It was a hot July day, and we had picked up a few of my children’s friends...

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”John 14:27 (NIV) Source: Messy Kitchen, Mesy Heart | by Evan and Jenny Owens | Proverbs31.org Excerpt: If you’ve ever cooked for a family...

“And Elisha said, ‘Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors. Then go into your house with your sons and shut the door behind you. Pour olive oil from your flask into the jars, setting each one aside when it is filled.’” 2 Kings 4:3-4 (NLT) Source: When you...

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (NIV) Source: We can't please all the people all the time | Lysa Terkeurst (Proverbs31.org)...

“O Lord, all my longing is before you; my sighing is not hidden from you.” (Psalm 38:9, ESV) Source: God's Not Afraid of My Pain | Alicia Bruxvoort (Proverbs31.org) Excerpt: This precious girl had come to live with my family while hers was in crisis. Though she'd found refuge under...

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 (ESV) Source: God is always good | Katie Faris (Proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Motherhood isn’t what I expected. It’s a...

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us …” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Source: Walking Counts When It's Hard To Run | Kia Stephens...