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Nov 2023
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“The Wrong Way To Be Right” by Kelly Bar...

Proverbs 31 Ministries
About this episode

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Kelly Barbrey based on James 4:10, which says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you” (NRSV).


We hope today’s devotion encourages you to humbly seek the Lord for wisdom when you’re confronted with interpersonal conflict and tension. 


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