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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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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Bible Verses to Help You Survive a Major Life Change
I recently stumbled upon a study that listed the most stressful situations people endure. Interestingly enough, four of the top five—death of a loved one, separation from a spouse, job loss and moving—require us to undergo a major life transition. This makes sense, doesn’t it? Whether we’re learning to live alone or packing our belongings for a cross-country move, change…
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How Your Personality Impacts Reading the Bible
Reading and interpreting the Bible through our twenty-first-century sensibilities has its challenges. Serious students of God's Word will recognize that assessing and applying Scripture faithfully requires at least a cursory grasp of the culture of the original writers. It helps to keep in mind such simple things as that the biblical writers had no indoor plumbing, that transportation involved using…
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Bible Verses to Boost Your Self-Confidence
I’m a small group kind of person. When gathered with one or two people, I typically feel confident and self-assured. But when I’m one of many, all bets are off—and I typically retreat into a quiet, introverted version of myself. In these moments, I can’t help but wonder what life is like for people who crave the spotlight. Do they…
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