The Prayer Snapshot: “A Prayer for Ukraine”
Our hearts are breaking for the people of Ukraine. Since Russia invaded their nation on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian people have endured much suffering. In the face of overwhelming heartache, we believe our greatest weapon is prayer. Now is the time to boldly intercede for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot, American Bible…
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Casting Vision for Bible Engagement
I’ve had trouble getting this article finished because I’ve been incredibly busy. With a church of 700, and as its only pastor to adults, I don’t have a lot of extra time. You know what I’m talking about. The life of a pastor is full of stuff to do—good stuff, important stuff, stuff that won’t get done if we don’t…
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Overwhelmed by the New Year? Ground yourself in God’s Word
In the middle of my 6th grade year, my family moved from Georgia, where I had grown up, to Delaware. Practically overnight, I exchanged a school filled with beloved friends and childhood memories for a maze of foreign hallways, filled with strange faces (and accents). To my 12-year-old self, it felt as though childhood—with its warm, fuzzy familiarity—had been left…
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Lost Love: Israel’s Years of Separation from God
"Cross" is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible. C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the Bible is our story, too, and each of these stages helps us get the "big picture" of our life in Christ. Follow the whole series here. Jared met…
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Leading People into Scripture, 2016
The end of a year is a great time to review what you’ve done. It’s also a chance for evaluation and recommitment. Sometimes a look back can remind you of who you are. That’s true for individual lives, for families, for churches, and even for blogs.We have worked to make this blog unique. There are many other blogs and web…
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Find Your Confidence in the Bible When You Feel Like a Fraud
You’re an imposter. A phony. A fake. You only got your job because of luck. You only got that award because you fooled people into thinking you’re good at what you do. But, really? You’re not fooling anyone. They all know you’re not as smart as they are. They all know you know nothing. And if they don’t know yet,…
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How to Deal with Christmas Stories
Our Christmas celebrations are full of stories. Families will gather to watch It’s a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. You will probably hear “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at some point, and you may even repeat elements of the Santa story—reindeer, chimneys, a sleigh full of toys. And even Rudolph, a latecomer to the reindeer games, is going…
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