Feeling Alone? 6 Responses from Scripture
Imagine that you’re 16 years old. You’re full of energy and finally beginning to feel like you understand life. You have big dreams that reach far beyond the shores of your native island. But everything changes when raiders sail across the North Channel and storm your hometown. You’re captured and dragged away from your family, your home, and everything you’ve…
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Prayer Request: Roman Catholic Initiatives in the U.S.
Pope Francis, a passionate Bible advocate, recently told a crowd of young Catholics, “The Bible is your most precious treasure, now read it!” Catholics across the U.S. are responding with an increased willingness to engage the Bible and live life as the Holy Scriptures instruct. Let’s thank God for the mighty way God is moving in the Catholic Church. And…
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Prayer Request: Cities Across America
I was born and raised in a city. I’ve prayed for my city for years, especially for issues such as poverty, housing problems, struggling school systems, deteriorating transportation infrastructures and increased crime. But most importantly, I’ve prayed my city would reflect the truths found in the Bible. American Bible Society is now working with ministry partners in six cities to…
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Prayer Request: Bible Societies around the World
American Bible Society is one of 150 Bible Societies working in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. This global network is called United Bible Societies (UBS). These Bible Societies, which have a mission to get the Bible into the hands and hearts of the people in their nations, need your prayers. Prayer requests in their own words:…
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Prayer Request: Guidar Bible Translation
Pray for the Old Testament Translation for the Guidar speakers of Cameroon There are 98,000 Guidar speakers in Cameroon and surrounding countries. While Guidar speakers received the New Testament in 1970, they have waited more than 40 years to have the full Bible in their language. Local churches are asking for the Old Testament to empower Scripture engagement in a…
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Rely on God’s Word When Little Things Ruin Your Day
You wake up, hoping for a productive day. But you turn to check the time and realize you’ve accidentally slept in late. Even though you set two alarms (two alarms!), they never went off. You toss off your covers and start shivering from the cold. You step onto what you think is the floor but is actually a pen you…
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What Season of Life Are You in This New Year’s?
I recently reached Senior Citizen status and was having a little trouble celebrating the event. It seemed a bit unreal—after all, wasn't I just 35 a year or two ago? Then I remembered: Oh yeah, the kids are married with families of their own. My husband and I downsized our home and I started working full time. And I have…
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