The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Children”
Raising children is hard. It takes a great deal of energy, resources, and a life-long commitment! But Scripture tells us in Psalm 127:3 (GNT), “Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a real blessing.” Our children are both a blessing and a gift. God has entrusted them to us. And as parents, we can help shape their lives…
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Washington News – No Tax on Olympic Medals
With a unanimous voice vote, the Senate on July 12 passed the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act (S. 2650). The bill was cosponsored by Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).The bill excludes the value of Olympic medals and other prizes from federal taxation. It has been sent to the House of Representatives for passage.Thune…
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How is God’s Creativity Reflected in Us?
A fiery sunset riveted my attention. I dashed for my camera in hopes of capturing the magnitude of its beauty. Got it! My heart soared. Not long after that, as I was driving home one evening, I was caught off guard by the bigness of a harvest moon looming above and before me. I was witnessing the handiwork of Elohim.…
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Responding to the Bible’s Message
My senior pastor and I preached through the book of James. Drawing inspiration from the “Do what it says” exhortation in James 1:22, we were trying a new tradition in our young Methodist church. After the Scripture reading each week, the congregation was asked to yell out, “SO WHAT?” Sure, it was a bit irreverent, but we wanted them to…
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Prayers to Calm Your Constant Worry
When I first saw the Pixar hit “Inside Out,” I couldn’t help but notice how accurately and comically the film portrays our emotions. While following a young girl named Riley, “Inside Out” brings joy, sadness, fear and anger to life as animated characters. Each character has a unique personality. And each character plays a vital role in Riley’s everyday experiences. Yet…
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Find Comfort in the Bible When You Feel Like an Outsider
When I was 8 years old, my family moved from the beaches of New Hampshire to the suburbs of Philadelphia. Even today, I can remember the awkwardness of trying to fit in with my new neighbors and classmates. They laughed at the way I pronounced “aunt.” They snickered when I said “wicked.” And they made fun of my love for…
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Washington News – How Tax Preparers Can Protect Taxpayers
As part of the IRS Security Summit, on July 6 the Service published a fact sheet for the “Protect Your Clients, Protect Yourself” effort. The IRS campaign encourages CPAs, attorneys, enrolled agents and other tax preparers to take specific steps to protect clients from identity thieves and tax fraudsters. Many of these security suggestions will also be helpful for individual…
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