Bible Reading in America Increased for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2021
American Bible Society today released the final chapter of its 11th annual State of the Bible report, which recognizes cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement.* Today’s release, Help Wanted: The Year in Review, shows that the number of Americans turning to the Bible has risen for the fourth straight year and that more people are increasingly…
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Bible Verses to Help You Overcome Past Mistakes
Shame can completely transform our way of thinking. As we contemplate past mistakes, it fills our minds with lies: I don’t know if I’ll ever outlive that mistake. I’m underserving of forgiveness. My life will never be the same as it was before I made that decision. Have you ever felt trapped by these thoughts? You may have tried to…
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Easter: Encountering Resurrection in Every Season
The first year I observed the season of Lent in a liturgical church, I wasn’t ready to leave the tomb. Through the Scripture readings, I joined the two women on that fateful Easter morning—no doubt disoriented and weighed down by their grief. I entered the tomb alongside them and found it empty. I imagined the cool early morning air held…
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Washington News: March – Week 4 – 2016
How to Choose Your Tax PreparerIn IR-2016-46 the Service offered tips on selecting your tax preparer. If you would like assistance with your tax return due April 18, 2016, go to www.irs.gov/chooseataxpro.IRS Commissioner John Koskinen noted, “The filing of a federal income tax return represents one of the biggest financial transactions of the year for many Americans, whether they are…
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4 Prayers to Fight Your Anxiety
As you climb into bed, shut off the light and slip under the covers, you know sleep is far away. You spent most of your day trying to evade your anxiety. But your best efforts proved fruitless. With a sigh, you roll over and stuff your face into your pillow. Here we go again, you think to yourself. Another sleepless…
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How Can You Benefit Your Loved Ones and Favorite Charities With One Trust?
Have you ever wanted to avoid taxes? Your answer: “Of course!” How about avoiding taxes while also receiving an additional charitable deduction on your taxes? Your response: “Is that even possible?” What if you could do both plus increase your income and give to your favorite charities? Your final answer: “Really? That would be amazing.”But How? By creating your own…
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4 Bible Verses for When Life Spirals Out of Control
The phrase “when it rains, it pours” often holds true, doesn’t it? While minding our own business, something unexpected gets in our way. And that something leads to something else. And that something else leads to something else. Suddenly, the life we once knew has been completely interrupted. Have you been here before? A distracted driver crashes into your bumper.…
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