The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Life”
Psalm 31 gives us a glimpse into a problem in David’s life he is trying to work through. In this lament we see his passionate expression of grief, sorrow, and fear. But amid this dire circumstance, David turns to God for help. He professes his confidence in God and prays that God would deliver him from his enemies. And God…
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Bible Verses That Give Me Peace When I’m Anxious
It’s going to be another one of those nights, I think to myself. I can’t sleep and my mind is racing, sometimes stuck in neutral. I’m not really thinking about anything in particular. It’s 3:00 a.m. I’m wide awake and wondering why is this happening—again. My anxiety lives just below the surface of the moments when I’m awake and bubbles…
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How to Lead Introverts into Bible Engagement
“Hi. My name is Stephen. I’m an introvert. It’s been three days since I’ve spoken to anyone, and that makes me happy. Please go away now.” Is this how you think of introverts? If so, you’re wrong. Well, wrong-ish. I am an introvert. I was born this way. While I now understand that this is a normal personality style, I…
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What is the Big Picture of the Bible?
"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. When the…
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Washington News – Impersonation Scams Reduce IRS Credibility
IRS agents regularly meet with taxpayers for audits and tax enforcement actions. While IRS agents are not normally popular with the public, the large number of IRS impersonation scams is creating a new problem. Many taxpayers now question whether IRS revenue agents actually represent the government.At the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in National Harbor, Maryland on August 25, Daron Guillot,…
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How Can You Receive Secure Income Payments for Life?
More than 170 years ago, back in 1843, American Bible Society first pioneered the use of Gift Annuities in a formal program. As an organization incorporated in the State of New York, American Bible Society’s Plan is governed by the Law of the State of New York Insurance Department, which requires all annuity payments be backed by a “Required Legal…
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Have You Read the Arts Section of the Bible?
You might call it the Arts Section of the Bible. Five books, smack dab in the center, that follow their own rules. Some call them Wisdom Literature, or the Writings, or the Poetic Books, but nothing else in Scripture is quite like this collection. The Psalms, of course, are songs, but we don't know how they sounded in ancient Israel.…
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