The Prayer Snapshot: ‘Advent 2021: Jesus is Worth the Wait!’
Many of us remember lying in our beds on Christmas Eve, counting down the hours, minutes, seconds until it was time to open gifts. The anticipation was palpable. What could be better than finally receiving what you’ve been hoping and waiting for. But gifts aren’t the only thing we wait for at Christmas time. As Christians, this time leading up…
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How Deep Questions Can Lead to Deep Encounters with God
We all want answers. Many times they are easily given: What time is dinner? When is my trip home? Who will join me? Answers bring clarity and structure to our lives. They help us know what to expect, giving us concrete handles to order our time and thinking. When a question goes unanswered it can feel messy, unresolved or wrought…
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Bible Verses I Turn to When Life Feels Chaotic
I remember just a few years ago when life was all about me. I lived in this world where pretty much everything was about me and life was simple. But then I met an awesome girl. And I bought her a ring. And this girl wanted a dog. And we dreamed of having our own home. And everything in our…
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Reading the Bible Less Like a Reference Book, More Like a Story
The transformation started nearly 500 years ago, when we changed the way the Bible looks. Beginning with the Geneva Bible in the 1550s our sacred writings were redesigned to make them easier to reference. The chapter numbering system we know had been introduced 300 years earlier, but it was the introduction of numbered verses in Reformation-era Bibles that decisively changed…
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IRS Charitable Contribution Tips
IRS Charitable Contribution TipsIn IR-2016-50 the IRS reminded taxpayers to follow appropriate charitable contribution guidelines.1. RecordsFor gifts of $250 or more, you need a contemporaneous written acknowledgement. Most donors will call this a receipt. It usually states that “No goods or services were provided in exchange for the gift.” If you are giving property, you also will want to retain…
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Prayers to Help Repair Your Broken Heart
Heartbreak often feels more like a journey than a destination. In the wake of loss or separation, we so badly want to pass through our feelings of sorrow. But the process takes time—and sorrow rarely passes as quickly as we wish it did. This journey leaves us feeling anxious. And it leaves us longing for a way to overcome our…
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State of the Bible 2016: What do Americans Believe About the Bible and Politics?
Fifty-three percent of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they regularly read the Bible, according to the 2016 State of the Bible survey from American Bible Society and Barna Group. The survey also states that 51 percent of Americans believe politics would be more civil if politicians read the Bible on a regular basis. In addition to collecting…
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