5 Verses to Help Older Believers Bless Future Generations
If you could give one blessing to future generations, what would it be? If you’re an older believer, this question has probably crossed your mind in one form or another. You look at your children and grandchildren and pray that God will keep their faith strong, help them treasure his Word, and protect them from all evil. You trust God…
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God Answers Prayer by Providing New Testaments to the Umbundu People of Angola
Early on a Friday morning, in the small town of Huambo, Angola, local indigenous people were joined by special guests from the government, diverse religious institutions, and churches for a long-awaited celebration. Through traditional dance, inspirational messages, and the planting of a Mulembeira tree, the Umbundu people rejoiced over something they’d been praying for: the New Testament in their heart…
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Courage to Write: Seeing God, Self, and Neighbor
In this three-part series, essayist Catherine Ricketts walks us through the spiritual practice of writing our stories. This practice draws on a long tradition of courageous Christians and truth-tellers. Find out how writing your story can help you better understand yourself and God’s presence in your life, leading to a more faithful reading of the Bible. The God portrayed in…
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What Kids Think About Reading Through the Bible in a Year
One of the most important spheres of influence in which we can lead Scripture engagement is within our own families. But often this is the most difficult place to start! That’s why we asked J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and pastor of The Renew Community, to give us some tips in this 3-part series. In this three-part series find…
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Pray for U.S. Government Leaders as they Attend the National Prayer Breakfast
Each year, on the first Thursday of February, U.S. government officials gather in Washington D.C., along with more than 3,000 leaders from over 100 nations across the globe. The guests, which include prominent politicians, diplomats, religious leaders, and business leaders, assemble together for an event that has stood the test of time: the National Prayer Breakfast. Dwight Eisenhower was the…
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What is the Gospel? Uncover A ‘Thicker’ Reading
Lisa Sharon Harper’s understanding of the gospel was transformed when she took a trip to the Cherokee Trail of Tears memorial and the former slave plantations of Georgia. As she walked in the physical location of some of America’s greatest atrocities—when people were forced off their land, enslaved, and abused—she had a realization that shocked her. People who claimed to believe…
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Ask God for a Fresh Start This New Year
What were your dreams for 2017? Did they come true? Whether 2017 was filled with laughter or tears (or both), God wants to walk by your side in 2018. Maybe you’re facing the new year with expectations of newfound happiness and success. You think, This will finally be my year—the year everything I’ve wanted to do or dreamed of becoming…
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