6 Verses for When You Don’t Feel Thankful
In the past, I’ve found it difficult to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. This year is no exception. Maybe it’s the influx of commercialized holiday cheer or the ongoing pressures of nearly two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, but focusing on God’s blessings feels harder than ever. You might feel the same way. Your mind could be spinning with concerns for…
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How to Get the Most Out of Reading the Bible
I was just looking for a tie to wear. Haven't worn one for years, but I wanted to impress someone, so I was digging through my closet for something that looked like it belonged in the current millennium. Amazing what you find when you start digging deep. Baseball cards. The trumpet I played in junior high. A gag hat with…
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4 Bible Verses to Help You Fight Your Fatigue
Some days feel like a whole week crammed into a 24-hour period. By the time you go for a run, leave your office, make dinner, wash the dishes, pay your bills, fold the laundry and collapse on the couch to read a magazine, it’s time to go to bed and start the cycle all over again. Have you been here…
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Washington News: March – Week 1 – 2016
Free Tax Return HelpIn IR-2016-35, the IRS reminded taxpayers that there is free tax help available. First, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is available for persons with incomes of $54,000 or less, disabilities or limited English proficiency. Second, Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) is available for persons age 60 and older.A key area of interest for both…
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New Intentions, New Inventions
The story of the gospel is the most powerful, transcendent, compelling story that the world could ever possibly know. The Scriptures bring life and hope and freedom to humanity. Once you’re inside of it, it will set you free. But we’ve let other people tell the story about us. Other people tell the story about the Scriptures. People say to…
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4 Bible Verses for When Your Life Lacks Excitement
Lately, I’ve felt bombarded by tweets, blog posts and Facebook updates that portray life as one giant party. The people I follow seem to dine out every night and go on vacation every weekend. Don’t they sleep? Don’t they work? Compared to these people, my life feels plain and boring. Sure, I love eating at restaurants, but I could never…
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2 Easy Ways to Energize Your Bible Reading
Many Bible readers get into a certain rhythm—reading 5-10 verses of the Bible text and asking certain questions to dig into the meaning. Perhaps they read an entry from a devotional booklet. This is a fine model for Bible study, no need to change it. Unless you need a break. Like a good sonata or pop song, we sometimes need…
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