4 Verses to Warm Your Heart in the Middle of Winter
February is my least favorite month of the year. By the time the glow of the holiday season dims and the end of January looms, my heart is already dreading the dark stretch of winter that comes between Christmas and springtime. I spend most of my days trying to ward off the chill and dreaming of the moment when the…
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Washington News – IRS Battles Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
While thieves continue to steal identities and file for fraudulent refunds, the IRS reported modest success in the ongoing battle over refund fraud.Stolen identity refund fraud thieves are both creative and successful. Most initially were “lone wolves” who would steal the identity of a single person and electronically file an early tax return to claim a refund. The thieves have…
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How One Man Turned Overlooked Assets Into a Life-Changing Gift
“This dog’ll hunt!” Those were the words of Ben Thompson*, a faithful giver to American Bible Society, after I showed him a gift plan that would not only increase his impact in giving, but also create some considerable tax breaks for his family.Ben had a problem. This fine southern gentleman farmer is a loyal supporter of American Bible Society, his…
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Find Hope in Scripture When You Have No Money
You’re down to your last dollar. Maybe you’ve been scraping by for months, or maybe you’re a new member of the “I can’t even look at my bank account” club. Either way, you have no idea how you’ll survive the next month—let alone the next 24 hours. And here you are, asking yourself the same question over and over again:…
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How to Learn from Wise Women in the Bible
"We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God doesn't take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away" (2 Sam 14:14 CEV). With these words, a woman courageously challenged King David to bring back his rebellious son, Absalom, from exile. It's a verse worth memorizing today,…
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Bible Study for Guys Who Don’t Do Bible Study
Why is it so difficult to get men into small group Bible studies? I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who’s tried to figure that one out. For me, the revelation came when my church decided to hold a golf tournament. No, seriously. I don’t golf—but as pastor, I had to participate in this fundraising event. I learned a…
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Prayers to Help You Survive a Stressful Week
After pulling into your driveway and gathering your belongings, you realize you lack the energy you need to stand up, walk to your front door and get on with your evening. So you drop your head on your steering wheel, hoping a 30-second nap will cure your ills. It doesn’t. Fifteen minutes later, you’re still in the car, wondering how…
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