10 Ways to Pray for American Bible Society
For over 200 years, American Bible Society has been committed to the mission of helping all people experience God’s love through the Bible. And thanks to you, we’ve been able to do just that! Your faithful prayers and generosity have enabled us to put nearly 7 billion copies of the Bible in the hands of people around the world. But…
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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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What Rate Can I Expect From a Gift Annuity With American Bible Society?
If you’re like most people, you want to make the most of your money. And you’re always on the lookout for the best interest rates possible. You may also be looking to invest your money in a worthwhile and long-lasting cause. But what’s best for you financially? How can you accomplish both goals and know your money is secure?Many people…
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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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