5 Bible Verses to Prepare Your Heart During Lent
Are you a procrastinator or a planner? As a high school student, I often found myself scrambling to finish projects the night before they were due. My attempts to plan out my time and work toward a goal inevitably turned into rushing across the finish line at the last possible moment. And, while I always completed my homework in time,…
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Washington News – IRS Advice on Phishing Scams
In IR-2016-160 the IRS explained the best taxpayer defenses against phishing scams. During the 2016 filing season, the IRS reported a 400% increase in malware or phishing. A primary strategy from scammers is to appear to be from the Department of Treasury or the IRS. A common IRS phishing scam asks you to confirm information about your tax refund, filing…
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What is a Charitable Trust and How Is It Used?
A charitable trust is a non-tax exempt trust that lets you donate generously to charity while gaining advantages for yourself. If you want to learn more about charitable trusts, check out this brief overview of charitable trusts and how they are commonly used. What It Is Charitable trusts offer you peace of mind while allowing you to donate to a…
READ MOREHow Can Visual Tech Help Us Engage the Bible in Worship?
Reverence. Awe. Reflection.While traveling, I’ve been privileged to visit some of the world’s most renowned churches, among them Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. In each, I have been overcome with a reverence that’s different from what I feel when I enter my modern church at home. This sense of…
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Discover God’s Peace During a Family Struggle
It was the hardest decision I had ever made. I had to pack up and move to Europe in the midst of the most painful and unexpected conflict my family had ever faced. I had planned my European adventure for over a year. And as much as I wanted to go, I still found myself gripping the plastic arms of…
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Find Comfort in the Bible When Things Don’t Go as Expected
My first Thanksgiving with my new bride signaled the death-knell of our honeymoon phase. We planned to celebrate with a small romantic meal on Thanksgiving Eve because we were traveling the next day. We planned all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal and expected it to be picture-perfect. We had the day off work, so we had lots of…
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How Can We Find Rest in This Busy Season?
Given the culture’s preoccupation with staying connected electronically to our various worlds, it is no wonder that fatigue has become a real issue in our lives. Sabbath rest has been an increasingly elusive opportunity as the work flow has intruded into our homes. We go through email at all hours, attend meetings online, and maintain overflowing schedules.So where does one…
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