This Thanksgiving, Thank God for Past, Present, and Future Blessings
Be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 GNT *** Like last year, this Thanksgiving probably feels a little different for most of us. We have our memories of Thanksgivings past—dinners with family members and friends, church services, football games, food drives. And we each…
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3 Bible Verses for When You Feel Shame
Feelings of shame seem to hit me at random times: when I’m laying awake at night, when I’m riding the subway, when I’m walking alone after work. During these periods of the day, my mind often wanders, leading me down a path of anxiety and regret. If I had used more self-discipline, I could’ve avoided those situations altogether, I think…
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How Can You Find Rest in the Busyness of Life?
What does it mean to be tired? Maybe the longer you live, the more the meaning changes. The things that caused fatigue in high school are far different than the things that cause fatigue in your adult life. Perhaps it’s the demands of work, school or family. Or it could be the pressure of always having to be at the…
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Washington News: February – Week 5 – 2016
IRS Publishes ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax ScamsAs the tax filing season nears the February peak, the IRS this week published the full “Dirty Dozen” tax scams. In previous weeks, the IRS has published separate releases that describe specific tax scams.The full “Dirty Dozen” include the following scams: Identity Theft – Taxpayers should protect their Social Security Numbers. To avoid tax refund…
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How Can We Really Know God?
“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14 KJV). This prophetic vision inspired the founders of American Bible Society 200 years ago, and it still drives us today. But it raises an important question: What do we mean by knowledge? This makes me think of…
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4 Prayers for When You Feel Trapped by Your Finances
If you’re anything like me, you have big aspirations in life. You’re dying to visit London, Rio, Cape Town and a dozen other locations around the world. You have a list of hobbies—from skiing to gardening—you’re excited to finally master. And you can’t wait to buy a new, larger home with a comfortable hosting space. But every time you daydream…
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How to Start a Bible-Reading Habit that Sticks
In a recent poll, 61 percent of all Americans—not just Christians—said they wished they read the Bible more. Maybe you're in that group. The desire is there, and you find the Bible helpful when you do get around to reading it—it's just hard to find the time. What can you do to turn that desire into reality? There's no foolproof…
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