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The truth can be a funny thing. While not always valued by others, it is most certainly favored by God and our hopes of ensuring wholesome relationships. We may think we are clever enough to fool other people, God, or even ourselves, but little do we know of the ultimate consequences of our attempts to deceive reality. However painful or awkward the truth may be, it is "truly" our only opportunity to create harmony and receive God's grace. The Bible reminds us of the power of truth quite frequently and we'd be wise to follow its advice. These Bible verses about the power of truth are just what I needed today.

Here are 20 brilliant Bible verses about the Power of Truth. May these scripture quotes help you to muster the courage to live honestly despite how difficult that may be.

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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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.

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!

Who doesn't like birthdays? It's a fun time to celebrate someone's life and to let them know how special they are! It's a time to bring family and friends together. We hope these inspiring quotes for birthdays will do just that!

At the beginning of a new year of life, it's natural for someone to think about what new adventures they may embark upon and think of goals they may want to accomplish. It's also an opportunity to contemplate, gratefully, on all God has given us.

Maybe there's someone in your life that has a birthday coming up — or perhaps, it's you! Either way, here are 30 quotes to inspire and encourage somebody on their special birthday:

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Sometimes, it's hard to feel close to God. It may be hard to feel his presence or hear his voice. At those times, we can stand on things that we know about him, things that we've read in scripture and encouragement from other brothers and sisters in Christ. Here, you can find 30 God quotes and inspirational sayings about God AND from God to encourage you in your walk!

Who is God? That's a hard question to answer. He's the Alpha and the Omega. He's the Father. He is loving, and the Creator, not only of us but of the heavens and earth and everything in them. He redeems us and saves us. He's the triune God. He reigns, forever.

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