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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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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4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious About Your Parents Aging
“Where are my keys?” my Mom asked. This was my cue. You see, I was always a bit of a rascal growing up—very well behaved at school but quite the prankster at home. As I got older, I abandoned my more complex antics and kept things sweet and simple: I hid my mom’s keys. From a young age, I always…
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5 Bible Verses for When You Desperately Need a Friend
Before I married my wife, I craved the opportunity to live alone. I held tightly to a vision of complete independence: going to bed and waking up when I wanted, outfitting my space with all the sports memorabilia in my collection, coming home from work and taking time to myself. It all sounded desirable—until I moved into my own apartment.…
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Washington News: February – Week 4 – 2016
IRS Warnings During Peak Filing SeasonEach year, the IRS publishes its “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. This week, the IRS warned taxpayers to avoid “phishing scams” and not to falsify income or make frivolous arguments.As of February 18, the IRS reports that there is a 400% increase in “phishing” emails. The email scammer attempts to trick taxpayers into thinking…
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