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How to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Jesus saves—not me—the only way we can relieve heavy hearts is to turn burdens over to the only One capable of bearing them all (Matthew 11:28-30). Believing that our Heavenly Father is sovereign in all things, good or bad, and that He truly is “close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in…
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Does Your Heart Need a Digital Detox?
My hand hovered over the social media apps on my phone. The Holy Spirit had undeniably convicted me—those little square icons were distracting me from the work God had called me to do in a big way.
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Remembering the Gift of Jesus Printable
Merry Christmas! I am thankful you are joining me today from Proverbs 31, Encouragement for Today Devotion: The Unexpected Gift of Christmas. Please click HERE to download this set of six verses to remind us of the precious gift of Jesus in every season. Read the full devotion HERE. I would love for you to…
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God Sees You and Hears You, Psalm 40:1 Printable
Hello Friends! What a blessing to be apart of Proverbs 31 ministries, and I am honored to share today’s devotion with you. You can read, “God Sees You and Hears You,” here, and download a copy of the key verse, Psalm 40:1, here. We all need the reminder that God loves us, and He cares…
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Does what I am doing even matter?
“Laura and I discuss her new book Beyond The Noise. We talk about those moments where we question and doubt ourselves, our purpose, and if we and who we are really matter.” I enjoyed talking with Amy Debrucque, Life on Purpose Podcast, what a treat! Listen in Here.
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The Power of A Faithful Friend
This devotion originally appeared on www.christianwomenliving.com My husband rolled his eyes and said in jest, “he was going upstairs to pack my bagsbecause I was surely going to need them for my trip down memory lane.” A very close friend from childhood was in town visiting, and I was excited about seeingher again. Although outwardly,…
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The Devil is in The Details
To quote A. W. Tozer, “The best way to keep the enemy out is to keep Christ in. The sheep need not be terrified by the wolf; they have but to stay close to the Shepherd. It is not the praying sheep Satan fears but the presence of the Shepherd.” By the power of the…
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Why We Shouldn’t Abandon Church Attendance
This morning at church was different—we didn’t hug or shake hands; instead, we maintained the proper “social distance” with waves and fist bumps. Nonetheless, merely coming together under one roof with many of my church family was enough to restore my faith and subdue the doubt and fear I had silently harbored over the past…
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Choosing Grace in Everything
This devotion originally appeared on Proverbs 31 Encouragement for Today. Crash! My stomach lurched as I sprinted into the bedroom where my 14-month-old daughter greeted me with a toothy grin. There on the littered floor, she played among a fallen lamp with a couple of scattered, small picture frames — and all the contents from…
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Learning to Loosen Control
Struggle with control issues, especially with your children? Learn to loosen control, and surrender to the One who is in total control. Read more on the blog.
Laura R Bailey 