3 Scripture Passages to Consider This Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, American Bible Society thanks God for the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to pursuing the Bible’s vision of justice and equality for Black Americans. While it has been more than half a century since King helped galvanize the civil rights movement, his words—and the Scriptures…
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Together2016: Ways to Ignite Bible Engagement
Half a million people filled the National Mall in Washington, DC, on a hot summer day to reset their focus on Jesus. The event was targeted at millennials, uniting them around the shared belief that “Jesus changes everything” and encouraging them to continue Jesus’s work in the world. “This event has never ultimately been about coming to the Mall. It’s…
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How Scripture Helped Me Overcome Family Tension
What was I thinking? Well, I was thinking that a beach vacation with my adult children and their families would be a fabulous idea. And it was. But despite all of our planning and attempts to be flexible, it wasn’t always fun. We tried to play it loose with schedules, but that led to tension when not everyone took a…
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Bible Verses That Offer Peace When You’re Stressed Out
I don’t always see stress coming. Sometimes, on the heels of a chaotic day, I can feel the classic symptoms—fatigue, frustration, impatience—starting to surface. Other days, I feel completely blindsided by stress. Seemingly out of nowhere, I start feeling anxious, agitated, tired and uncertain. Where did my relaxing day go? I think to myself. On these days, I often talk…
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Find Hope in Scripture When You Crave Financial Stability
Have you ever committed to cracking down on your spending, only to find yourself broke a month later? For a week or two, you stuck to your extra-tight budget. But shortly thereafter, everything fell apart. Your growing kids needed clothes that fit properly. You had to to hire a plumber to fix your leaky faucet. And you accidently overspent while…
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Washington News – Presidential Candidates’ Tax Proposals
Editor’s Note: With the conclusion of the conventions by both major political parties, the fall campaign is already underway. The nonpartisan Citizens For a Responsible Budget (CFRB) published a comprehensive review of tax proposals by the two major party candidates. While the election and the next Congress will also have major impact on any comprehensive 2017 tax reform bill, as…
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Washington News – Natural Gas Disaster Tax Relief
In Announcement 2016-25; 2016-31 IRB 1, the IRS announced that it will exclude most payments to residents affected by the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak.Aliso Canyon was originally an oilfield developed by J. Paul Getty. After the oilfield was depleted, it was sold and is currently used by Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) for underground storage of 86 billion…
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