A Prayer for People in Crisis
God of people in crisis, we know that your heart beats greatly for the marginalized, the outcast, the poor, widows, orphans, and those displaced. Throughout Scripture we see your continued commitment to those who are suffering. You walked alongside the people of Israel when they sought freedom from slavery. You listened to the cries of barren women. You huddled in…
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Does Church Feel Unsafe?
"Now, you shepherds, listen to what I, the LORD, am telling you." Ezekiel 34:7 delivers a hard message to the leaders of Israel. In the midst of their neglect and abuse, God spoke. Loudly. "As surely as I am the living God, you had better listen to me." The very people who were supposed to protect God's beloved nation were…
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Feel Like You Need an Escape? Lean into God’s Word for Hope
I fly through the door after a long day of work and dive right into the nightly ritual: cook, clean, check text messages, read, watch TV. It’s the last thing on the list that I love the most. Those few blessed hours when I can unwind and escape to a foreign place. Whether I’m off to Mars or Georgian Era…
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How can I help a hurting friend?
We know better, but we usually live as if we were invulnerable. When illnesses, relationship failures, accidents, bad leadership, and natural disasters break through that illusion, we feel them not just as unwelcome but as unfair—and often unsettling. Times of emotional crisis thus often mark starts or stops in people’s interaction with Scripture. Until God wipes away all tears, such…
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Prayer Request: Pray for Bible Translators
Today, more than 165 million people have no Scripture available in their heart language, and more than 1 billion people lack access to a full Bible in their heart language. Thankfully there are translators working tirelessly to complete Bible translations so that people can experience the life-changing message of God’s Word. But these Bible translators need your prayers for the…
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How to Be Honest with God and Find Deeper Healing
It can be easy to connect with God and spend time reading the Bible when we feel peaceful and happy with everything in our lives. But what do we do when pain and loss have slammed into us, when our lives and hearts are a chaotic mess? It can be especially difficult to connect with God then, as questions bubble…
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The Bible for America: A Prayer Guide
One of our greatest passions at American Bible Society is seeing Americans transformed through Bible engagement. Will you join with us today in praying for Bible engagement to grow and for God to transform people through his Word? Here are a few details to help you pray specifically. The Challenge: People’s perceptions of the Bible are shifting, and overall Scripture…
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