The Prayer Snapshot: “State of the Bible USA: 2022 Report”
American Bible Society is in its twelfth year of conducting State of the Bible, asking American people their opinions and practices relating to the Bible. In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot, we dig into our most robust study ever. We unpack trends in Scripture Engagement and how recent events are impacting Americans’ relationship with the Bible. We also pray…
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Memorizing Scripture: How to Make God’s Word Part of You
Memorization has been on my mind and on my task list recently—including preparing a list of the top ten Bible passages everyone should memorize. One candidate for that top-ten list of memory verses is Paul's reminder in Philippians 4:8 to "fill your mind with those things that are good." We know that's the point of memorization. We're giving our minds…
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When God Says No
I can still see it: Dad standing on the bleachers in my middle school gymnasium, clapping his hands raw because his daughter had been named Student of the Month. I can also still see this: the empty space in the auditorium where Dad should have been to witness my graduation from grad school. Dad has always been prouder of my…
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How Not to Talk to Teens About the Bible
I remember one of the first youth retreats I attended as the featured speaker. The retreat center was located in Pennsylvania, and I lived in East Texas. Instead of flying, my wife and I drove the entire way. In the snow. Inclement weather had closed several of the roads, and we invested a lot of time finding alternate routes (this…
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How to Be Nourished by God’s Word
In C.S. Lewis’ fantastic Chronicles of Narnia, the description of the arrival of Spring—prompted by the approach of the great Aslan—always gives me a thrill. Peter, Susan and Lucy head out to find the King and their search is rewarded. The forces of evil that locked the land into never-ending Winter are no match for the life-giving, earth-awakening, beauty-creating power…
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Feel like life is out of control? These prayers will help you refocus
It used to be so much easier to do it all. Back then, you could handle the kids, the carpet stains, the many work projects, the constant calls from family and friends and the occasional telemarketer. Looking back, you're not sure how you did it. When I feel like this—overwhelmed by all of the commitment, chores, and obligations I've taken…
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How to Lead New Moms in Scripture Engagement
No matter who she talks to, no matter how many books and blogs she reads, nothing will eliminate the shock and awe that comes with being a new mom. It’s a joyful, tumultuous season that the norms of pre-parenthood rarely survive. I work from home, which allows me to be with my seven-month-old daughter. It’s not without its challenges—she doesn’t…
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