What Does the Bible Say About Love? 5 Verses for Valentine’s Day
It’s a yearly phenomenon: sometime after New Year’s Day, store shelves become stocked exclusively with pink, red, and white items. Candy aisles overflow with boxes of chocolates and pastel candy hearts (which, in my opinion, taste about as good as the banal greetings printed on them). Brightly colored bouquets of flowers sit, ready-to-grab, along each checkout line. The historic St.…
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Psalms for Coping with Your Loved One’s Illness
You anxiously turn the doorknob, hoping that things will be better today. The door now open, you notice the half-eaten food, the water that is so hard to swallow. You study your loved one's face, looking for signs of vitality in sallow skin. You struggle to maintain your smile as you lean down toward the bed to give a kiss.…
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Washington News – Congress Considers Retirement Plans
As the election clock continues to race forward, the Senate Finance Committee this week passed several retirement plan bills.Many Americans have a 401(k) plan. With a traditional 401(k) plan, the employee may make tax free contributions and enjoy tax free growth. Distributions must commence after age 70½, with a starting payout rate of approximately 3.8% of the plan balance. Distribution…
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How to Engage Scripture on Your Daily Commute
The sun has just come up and already I'm feeling anxious, flustered, even exhausted. Not only do I have noise all around me, but I also deal with noise within me. The hustle and bustle of commuting only makes this worse. If I'm not careful, I will allow things to spiral downward resulting in a miserable day. Sometimes it's difficult…
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Bible Verses for When You Don’t Like Yourself
Finally—a day off with nothing to do, I thought to myself. I had been looking forward to this day for what seemed like eternity. I woke up refreshed, poured a cup of coffee, and plopped down on the sofa. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, I felt overcome with anxiety. All the old insecurities and worries came flooding back. I…
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How I Endured a Difficult Life Transition
The reality didn’t hit me until I was on the plane, flying over the ocean to live in a country I’d never stepped foot in before. My first day in England, I was too afraid to leave my empty apartment. Instead, I consumed a soggy ham and cheese airplane sandwich and used sweaters as bedsheets. The next day, I woke…
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Prayers for When You Feel Anxious About Money
You’ve done everything right. You budget each month—this much for groceries, that much for rent. No unnecessary meals out. No new shoes. But there’s just never enough for savings. We’ll get there next month, you think. We’ll have a little extra then. And then the unexpected happens. The car breaks down. Your spouse gets sick. Your child needs special tutoring.…
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