Pray! New Bible Provides Hope for the Warfighter
Military life can be stressful. Combat exposure, family separation, possible injury, and the threat of death constantly keep Military brothers and sisters on edge. These brave men and women need the comfort, peace, and strength that only comes from the Bible. That’s why American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry has just announced the launch of the Warfighter’s Study Bible, which…
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The first time I heard Reverend Anne read Scripture, she stood in the elevated pulpit at the front of the church. A petite woman, she wore a thick linen robe and a colorful stole. She quietly opened a Bible, folded her hands, and took a long pause—longer than I was accustomed to. A man in the pew next to me…
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Find Hope in God’s Word When People Disappoint You
I make dinner and he does the dishes. He loves watching television in the evenings, and I read my book in the same room just so we can be together. We hate each other's driving but love to take walks together. Forty years into our marriage and my husband and I still enjoy each other's company. He's not my best…
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I Got a Bible, Now What?
Many people are interested in reading the Bible, but don't know where to start. Maybe you read the article, "How the Bible Can Become Your Most Well Loved Book," and picked just the right edition. You selected a Bible for your purpose—devotional reading, studying, bringing to a Bible study. You picked the right size, durability, maybe even a nice color.…
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Washington News – New Hurricane Matthew Tax Relief
On October 17 the IRS announced in IR-2016-135 that it will provide additional tax relief to victims of Hurricane Matthew. The relief will apply to affected counties in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Tax deadlines on or after October 4, 2016 are generally extended to March 15, 2017.Some taxpayers in the affected counties had filed for an extension…
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Feel out of Control? God’s Word Can Bring You Peace
Are you a to-do list person? I know I am. Sometimes I add items to my lists just so I can cross them off. I'll even jot a note to take out the trash even though it's already out on the curb. In these moments, list-making feels good. It gives me a sense of control. But sometimes lists can't match the…
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Where Does the Bible Fit in Your Ministry?
Recently I was looking for stories of how Scripture changes lives, and I thought of this softball teammate of mine. Dragged to church by a girlfriend, he was full of objections, but the pastor challenged him to read the Bible for himself—and suggested an app for that. The results were amazing. He went from a life of aimless addiction to…
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