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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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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Video: How One Man’s Devotion to Scripture Will Impact Future Generations
More than 50 years ago, a pastor approached Jack Turner and made a life-changing proposition: he wanted to replace the cigarettes in Turner’s pocket with an American Bible Society New Testament. Already concerned about his nicotine addiction, Turner agreed. He went on to read his New Testament so often he wore through the cover and needed to have a friend…
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4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Like an Outcast
Have you ever felt different than the people around you? Have you ever tried to minimize the things that made you feel so different? I know I have. I imagine just about everyone who has sat in a classroom, or in a meeting, or in someone else’s home has felt like they didn’t quite fit in—like there was something wrong…
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