The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Those Who are Hurting”
We all know someone who is hurting physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe they have suffered abuse, lost a loved one to COVID-19, or are struggling with addiction, sickness, or depression. One way to support someone experiencing trauma is through prayer. When you pray for them, guided by God’s Word, you are agreeing with the truths in Scripture, truths like –…
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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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4 Bible Verses for When Stress Wears You Down
Stress has a way of influencing the way I think and the way I act. I don’t sleep well. I’m short with others. I lack self-confidence. I make poor decisions. And I feel anxious over a perceived lack of control over my life. Is this true for you? Maybe you send your wife a half-hearted grin after returning from a…
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Holy Week: A Four-Day Scripture Reading Plan
After a long winter, I am looking forward to the arrival of spring. An East Coaster, I have walked through the cold, the snow, the shortening of days—and now light is starting to seep back in. The days are elongating. I can't help but feel a stirring of hope for the new growth emerging ahead. For those of us who…
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4 Bible Verses for When You’re Not Satisfied With Your Life
I’m the kind of person who loves to peer over the horizon and think about the future. I often feel lured into daydreams, wondering how I can save more money, travel to more places and build a better, more exciting life. I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with this future-focused mindset. But recently, I’ve noticed one of the drawbacks:…
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How One Man Sows Seeds for God’s Kingdom
Lyle Gansko is no stranger to hard work. When he was 16, he started helping a local farmer with his daily chores. It wasn’t long before Lyle worked multiple jobs—raising hogs and cows as well as farming corn and beans. He eventually saved enough money to buy the farm he started working on as a teenager. Over the years, Lyle’s…
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