3 Old Testament Passages to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is reading Luke 2:1-20 on Christmas morning. Every year, my family gathers, sleepy-eyed and pajama-clad, and sits next to our tree to hear the story of Jesus’s birth. When I was younger, I remember wondering why what was supposed to be the greatest story of all time included so many seemingly random facts. Who…
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Stations of the Cross: Bringing the Bible to Life
I don't always see Christ around me, especially in my daily grind. My workdays normally involve grabbing a cup of coffee, plugging away at deadlines and bantering with coworkers. Most of the time I am focused on the task, or person, right in front of me. I often lose sight of the sacred in the ordinary. But sometimes Christ's presence…
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Bible Verses to Help You Survive the Workweek
I've always gotten a kick out of the "Dilbert" comic strip. Cynical and indifferent about life, Dilbert, a middle-aged engineer, navigates everyday mishaps in his office—often stemming from interactions with his micromanaging boss. As I follow Dilbert through each scenario, I can't help but laugh. And sometimes, I can't help but relate. Why? Because every workplace has its "Dilbert moments"—head-scratching…
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Barak’s Bad Rap
Barak got a bad rap.We’re talking about the Israelite general sent into battle by Deborah, the only female judge in the book of Judges. Barak won a great battle against long odds, but most of us remember him as a coward. I believe that’s based on a serious misunderstanding of the Bible text.The story unfolds in Judges 4 and 5.…
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Washington News – IRS Customer Service Under Scrutiny
At a May 5 Taxpayer Advocate Service forum in Red Oak, Iowa, a panel including Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, discussed how the IRS can better assist taxpayers.“Taxpayers work hard to fulfill their tax obligations,” Grassley said. “The IRS needs to work just as hard to help people do that. When…
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Prayers to Overcome Your Stress and Worry
I have a friend with a knack for “rolling with the punches.” Life has thrown him some jabs—job and financial struggles, the divorce of his parents, health concerns for his spouse—but he never stops smiling. Every time he faces a stressful situation, he shrugs his shoulders and says, “That’s the way it goes.” I don’t know about you, but I’m…
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What is a Charitable Trust?
Many people who support charities in America like the idea of receiving benefits in return for their giving. This way, both families and charities receive the benefits they need. Some charitable trusts can be designed to pay an income to a donor and/or their families, and then fund the donor’s favorite charities at a later date. Other charitable trusts may…
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