Take Your Kids on a Tour of God’s Story
When I was a child, I had a bead bracelet that told the whole story of the Bible. I remember being skeptical when I received the bracelet at a church camp. There were only four beads—green, gray, red, and gold. I thought of our huge family Bible at home and told one of the camp leaders that there was no…
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What Do the Gospels Reveal About Jesus?
Genres are categories of literature, each with its own tone and techniques. The Bible uses a handful of genres—narrative and law, prophecy and letters, poetry, and apocalyptic literature. Understanding the genre in which the passage is written can help guide our reading. Follow the Biblical Genre Series to get the most out of your Bible reading. This year marks the…
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Combat Financial Fears with God’s Word
Money has a cruel way of disappearing when you need it most. You spend weeks, months, years saving up for that new car or house or vacation. But then—just as your goal is in sight—the refrigerator breaks, there’s an unplanned hospital stay, you lose your job, you get an unexpected bill in the mail. You dread logging into your bank…
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Find Rest When You Are Exhausted From Helping Others
For many years, I was superwoman—or so I thought. I would offer solutions when they weren’t requested, encouraging others and solving their problems. I was busy recommending devotionals to read and sermons to watch. I was studying Scripture to help others, but little did I realize I was never reading it for myself. I quickly shared what I was learning,…
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Please Pray: Museum of the Bible Grand Opening This Fall
What’s Museum of the Bible? At American Bible Society, we get excited about initiatives across the States and around the globe that inspire people to take a closer look at God’s Word. That’s why we’re inviting prayer for one of our partners— Museum of the Bible—which is set to open on November 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Museum of the…
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When Was the Last Time You Rested with God?
When was the last time you were truly still? And, I mean, truly. Not scrolling through Facebook on your phone while your favorite TV show plays in the background. Not driving down the highway, listening to a podcast or song. Not letting your mind wander as you pick up the kids' toys. Really. And. Truly. Still. It's hard to be…
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Failed Friendship? Find Comfort in God’s Word
There's something special about friendship. You don't get to choose your relatives or where you were born or under what circumstances—but you get to choose your friends. Sometimes we become friends with the most unlikely candidates. Other times, we meet someone and feel like we've known them forever. It's really kind of magical. Some of us are blessed to have…
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