The Gift You Can Give All Year Long
. . . your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 GNT There’s something about Christmas lights that makes even the darkest winter nights feel brighter. Each year, I cover every available surface with shining golden strands. I turn off all the overhead lights…
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3 Bible Lessons to Learn from Latinos
¡Hola! ¡Hola!That’s a greeting I hear in my congregation every Sunday. Maybe you’re hearing it too. Hispanics (or Latinos) now make up 17 percent of the U.S. population, and that number is expected to rise dramatically in the next generation. Of course those statistics represent actual people—people you may encounter in your church or community.By the way, some struggle with…
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Bible Verses to Overcome Your Overwhelming Anxiety
Anxiety has a way of lingering in the background of everyday life. Sometimes it feels overbearing. Other times it feels manageable. But whenever it's there, it prevents us from feeling confident, rested and at peace. If you're anything like me, this process can feel draining. I often expend so much energy trying to conquer my anxiety that I barely have…
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Washington News – Advance Healthcare Credits
Under the Affordable Care Act, many American taxpayers with low or moderate incomes qualify for a Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). On May 26, the IRS announced that it is implementing a new program by July of 2016 to make advance HCTC payments.During 2014 and 2015, the IRS was able to process HCTC claims after taxpayers filed their income tax…
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Bible Verses to Fight Feelings of Discontentment
Recently, a Miss America contestant was asked, "What's the best advice you've ever received?" She responded, "There will always be someone prettier than you, smarter than you and more talented than you. Make sure you're not standing next to her on the stage." The audience erupted in applause and the host praised this good strategy. But watching from home, I…
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What Do God’s Names Mean in the Bible?
Vladimir Putin. Osama bin Laden. Mother Teresa. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mahatma Gandhi. These names conjure up images in our minds of faces, reputations, famous words spoken, infamous acts done. These images blitz through our memories, chilling us, or inspiring and challenging our hearts—all within seconds of the mere mention of a name. What's in a name anyway? Character! One…
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Bible Verses to Calm Your Financial Worries
Life has a way of draining my bank account. As soon as everything feels under my control, I have to purchase new tires for my car, buy presents for six special occasions, pay overages on my utility bill and replace my broken phone—all in the same month. In a flash, I've outspent my budget by more than I care to…
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