What Should We Pray in 2022? Here are 3 Heartfelt Prayers
I think it’s safe to say, we are all hoping that this year will be different than the previous two, which has left many feeling weary, battered, and broken. But a new year offers new hope. And we can have hope because of God. Although we continue to face challenges from the ongoing pandemic, our hope is in God. But…
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Joseph: The Power of Emotion in the Bible
When I was growing up my family loved going to the stage production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We made it a multigenerational event—grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings. My family lined up in theater seats, young and old, outnumbering Jacob and his twelve sons. As a child, I was dazzled by the biblical story playing out under…
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Face Time with God
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26, NIV) This is a go-to benediction for many pastors. The Aaronic blessing sends many parishioners out into the modern world with assurance. But why the focus on…
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Find Peace in Prayer When You Worry About the Future
Just when I think I have my future planned out, things change. I find something new to worry about, I lose something I care deeply about or I develop a different perspective on something I was once so sure about. Whether conscious and calculated or spontaneous and daring, we’re all curious about what our futures hold. We’re all terrified of…
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Bible Verses to Help You Endure Periods of Waiting
One of my closest family friends—now in his mid-80s—loves to tell the story of how he taught his children patience. Over the summer, he would drive his family to the pool, unpack their belongings and set a 30-minute timer. For all 30 minutes, he would ask his children to sit quietly as they watched their neighbors swim, dive and play…
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How Can You Receive Retirement Income While Supporting Your Favorite Charity?
Many donors want to support the charities they love but fear not having enough income in their retirement. The answer may be a Life Income Plan.What is a Life Income Plan? A Life Income Plan is technically a Split-Interest Agreement between a charity and a donor. After the donor gives assets to the charity, the charity invests them and agrees…
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Bible Verses to Get You Through a Chaotic Day
Some days, I feel like I’m on top of the world; I fly through my to-do list, go for a run after work and head to bed early, feeling as rested as ever. Other days don’t go quite this well. While being pulled in a dozen different directions, I try helplessly to stay afloat, counting down the hours until I…
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