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20 Best Bible Verses about Forgiveness

20 Best Bible Verses about Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a powerful force that allows us to let go of resentment and anger. Even though we could rationalize our hatred for those who have wronged us, it is in our best interest to have peace and forgive them. As Martin Luther King, Jr. wisely once said: "Let no man pull you so low as to hate him." While you should not tolerate the wrongdoings of others, it is right to condemn and forgive their sinful actions. For the importance of forgiving, we have gathered the 20 best Bible verses about forgiveness to help you find the serenity and strength to release your contempt and forgive.

October 23, 2018

25 Inspirational Love Quotes to Encourage Your Relationships

25 Inspirational Love Quotes to Encourage Your Relationships

From the start, relationships were meant to be the exchange of intentional and unconditional love. Crafted for each other and Himself, this beautiful design of God carries forth into today’s world in our relationships. We hope you enjoy these 25 inspirational love quotes to encourage your relationship!

October 18, 2018

40 Family Quotes That Will Inspire & Strengthen Your Bond

40 Family Quotes That Will Inspire & Strengthen Your Bond

We have a desire hardwired into each one of us – the desire to belong, to something or to someone. The need to connect with others is deeply ingrained in us, yet it requires us to act. Even babies need to bond with their family members – mom, dad, and siblings – and they do when their needs are consistently met in the first several months of life. We hope you find these quotes about family to be an inspiration to you!

October 18, 2018

Top 10+ Videos of Greatest Showman Songs

Top 10+ Videos of Greatest Showman Songs

The Greatest Showman has an inspiring soundtrack sung by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya and others! If you love the music from the film, you'll be sure to enjoy these 10+ covers by talented musicians. From YouTube favorites like Peter Hollens, and Piano Guys, to amazing auditions on X-Factor, this is one playlist you can keep on repeat!

October 16, 2018

Lauren Daigle Beats Out Secular Pop Artists to Land on Top the Charts

Lauren Daigle Beats Out Secular Pop Artists to Land on Top the Charts

Christian music fans have been fans of Lauren Daigle for a while now. But the two-time Billboard Music Award winner is attracting even more attention with her newest album, Look Up Child. This week, this beloved Christian singer is beating out secular pop, rap and rock musicians for a spot at the top of the chart!

September 26, 2018

Emotional Story Behind Avril Lavigne Hit Song Head Above Water

Emotional Story Behind Avril Lavigne Hit Song Head Above Water

Singer Avril Lavigne battled the effects of Lyme disease for two years. She thought she would die and cried out to God. The experience inspired her new hit song, "Head Above Water."

September 25, 2018

30 Inspirational Quotes That Will Encourage You Every Day

30 Inspirational Quotes That Will Encourage You Every Day

The Bible talks about how it is important to encourage others and speak words that help them (Ephesians 4:29). We've compiled a list of 30 inspirational quotes and Bible verses to help you keep a positive state of mind every day and to share with others when they need it.

We all need a little encouragement throughout the day. Whether we're having a bad day and need a pick-me-up or having a good one and need the extra boost to keep on keeping on, encouraging words are always sweet to hear and good for the soul.

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September 14, 2018

30 Inspiring Quotes about God’s Amazing Grace

30 Inspiring Quotes about God’s Amazing Grace

Grace is not something we earn. It is something we accept. Are you striving in your life, trying to please God? Do you need to rest? God’s grace is there for us.

The entire message of the Gospel is grace. God showed us grace by sending his Son to take the punishment for our sin because we could not do it ourselves. We were utterly helpless. And yet, God helped us. He helped us in our weakness because he desired a relationship with us.

Here are 30 inspiring quotes about God’s grace to remind us of His amazing gift and to show us how to walk in it.

September 13, 2018

30 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers at the Start of the School Year

30 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers at the Start of the School Year

As summer comes to a close and a new season starts, there's a familiar feeling. There's a newness, an excitement, a joy for fresh beginnings. If you're a teacher, you know what I'm talking about. So we figured some inspirational quotes for teachers was in order as everyone heads back to school!

Imagine the feeling of opening up packs of new school supplies or organizing your classroom, of mulling over your class list and catching up with colleagues you haven't seen all summer.

For teachers, the start of a new academic year is a clean slate. You have new minds to mold, new personalities to learn, a new classroom dynamic. There are always new things to teach and new lessons that you, yourself, will learn over the course of the year.

As you're preparing for your new students, we hope these quotes will inspire you and help get your year off to a great start!

September 12, 2018

Top 25 Friendship Quotes to Share with Your Best Friends

Top 25 Friendship Quotes to Share with Your Best Friends

Great friends make a good life even better, and the dark times not so bad. It's important to know how you can be a good friend and what to look for in finding friends. Discover the meaning of friendship and the best phrases from famous figures in history, including Bible verses, in this collection of friendship quotes!

September 11, 2018

Today's Devotional

A Prayer for Navigating Financial Struggles with Faith - Your Daily Prayer - October 22

My prayer today is that you will trust God even in the midst of financial strain. May we be reminded that God can provide all that we need and that we can trust Him, even in our finances.

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