New American Bible Society Study Finds Practicing Christians Are More Generous
American Bible Society today released the eighth chapter of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which recognizes cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement*. Today’s release, Generosity and the Bible, reveals that the more a person practices their faith through church involvement and Scripture engagement, the more likely it is that they will be generous…
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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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How Can You Support Multiple Charities With One Fund?
“I’m aggravated that charities don’t work together. I love what each of them does, but it seems to me that they’d be so much more effective if they’d just work together—and it would sure make it simpler for me to write just one check.” This is a relatively common annoyance for donors. Thankfully, an increasing number of Christian organizations and…
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