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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Find Strength in Scripture When You Feel Like a Failure
Babe Ruth, the man who hit 714 career home runs across 22 major league seasons, captivated baseball fans with his legendary talent and larger-than-life personality. To this day, baseball analysts regard Ruth as the best ballplayer the world has ever seen. But this is only part of his story. Even as he hit record-breaking home runs and won World Series…
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How Scripture Helps Me Feel Content in Life
I tried to guard my heart, but it wasn’t working. As I watched my friends retire, one by one, I felt envious. I struggled not to grumble about how unfair it was that I had to work while they joined daytime book clubs, took up new hobbies, spent more time with their grandkids and traveled with their husbands. Sure, they…
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Washington News – Sen. Schumer Urges Passage of Olympic Tax Benefit
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) co-sponsored the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians (USA Olympians and Paralympians) Act. On a recent visit to the Winter Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York, Schumer joined Olympic medal winners Andrew Weibrecht (Alpine skiing), Justin Olson (Bobsled) and Gordy Sheer (Luge) to urge the House of Representatives…
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What Does the Bible Say About Caring for Refugees?
Refugees face harsh experiences. Many have died crossing treacherous seas in search of land anywhere but their homeland. They flee in desperation, seeking protection. Their stories are rife with despair and anxiety. They are relieved to abandon the conflict at home, but every forward step is one of faith. Will people in a foreign land receive them? In a small…
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Does your Church Building Engage People with the Bible?
In centuries past, especially before printing presses and widespread literacy, church buildings themselves were designed to illustrate Scripture. Stained glass, sculptures and murals depicted Daniel in the lion’s den, Ruth collecting wheat in Boaz’s field, and Christ walking toward Calvary. These works of art helped people relate to the stories and concepts they’d built their faith upon. Whenever they went…
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Bible Verses to Help You Repair a Broken Relationship
Sometimes relationships feel like riding a bike. One minute we’re coasting along, hair waving in the breeze, legs pedaling free. The next we’re on the side of the road trying to fix a disconnected chain or replace a punctured tube. Without proper maintenance, we spend more time making repairs and less time riding free. Damaged relationships often feel this way,…
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