Jesus Is Compassionate Toward Us: Matthew 9:36 NKJV
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36 NKJV God is moved with compassion toward us, and because of his compassion and care for us, we never have to fear what life may bring. In Matthew 9, after reading that Jesus heals…
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Since 2011, American Bible Society has worked with Barna Group to conduct its annual State of the Bible report. This report examines how adults in the United States relate to the Bible and what difference it is making in their lives. This year, the 10th annual State of the Bible report reveals Scripture engagement amid the Covid-19 outbreak. At the…
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Translating Scripture for Deaf People in Thailand
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Please Pray: New Research on Trauma in America
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