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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Bible Reading Plan For Holy Week: From Death to Resurrection
One of the things that I love most about Holy Week is that I can experience the events of Scripture in my own life. I will walk alongside other pilgrims as we observe Jesus' betrayal, trial, crucifixion, death and finally, his resurrection. Each day, the story will play out before us as it is read and enacted through sacred traditions.…
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3 Bible Verses for When You Desperately Need a Day Off
When I feel consumed by the busyness of my life, I often struggle to effectively engage with others. I pass a co-worker in the hallway and he asks, “how are you?” I respond with, “busy, but hanging in!” He proceeds to ask me a few more questions, but I’m mostly thinking about the tasks I have to finish before I…
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Which Palm Sunday Parade Will You Join?
by Bruce Main I was visiting the country of Malawi, one of the poorest in Africa. After flying for 24 hours, with only a brief stop in Addis Ababa, I needed a hot shower, a bowl of soup, and anything that looked like a bed. But my driver, a local church leader, had other plans. “Do you mind stopping at…
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Washington News: March – Week 3 – 2016
IRS Warns of New Phone Tax ScamIn IR-2016-40 the IRS warned about a new phone tax scam. The tax scammers will call victims and explain that they are just verifying their tax return information.The caller frequently will claim that he or she is reviewing your tax return. You will need to confirm your Social Security Number, bank account number and…
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5 Psalms for When You’re Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Financial stress feels different than other kinds of stress, doesn’t it? It’s a fear-inducing blend of “what am I going to do?” with “I’ve completely lost control.” Have you been here before? When you go the grocery store, you feel torn between the food you want your kids to eat and the food you can afford. When you pull out…
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Does American Bible Society Have a Steller Track Record?
As both a supporter and a staff member of American Bible Society, I am drawn to the organization’s rich, long history. After nearly 200 years in faithful ministry, this organization assures me that it is built to last.The birth of American Bible Society is uniquely tied to the passion and faith of our nation’s Founders. It was in the early…
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