God’s Healing for Your Broken Family: Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 (NKJV) For many, home is a place of comfort, warmth, and beautiful memories. But not everyone has that experience. So often, families are pulled apart by challenges that feel insurmountable. Parents separate or divorce; family members endure constant conflict, shocking tragedies, or unmet expectations. The home we long for—a…
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A shrinking church. Decreased Bible engagement. Continuing pandemic pressures. War in Ukraine. Political tensions. Social unrest. Climate issues. Economic strife. While we faced a myriad of mounting pressures over the last year, the hope of God’s Word is needed more than ever. Turning to God’s Word in prayer brings certainty in the face of unknowns. With this hope in Christ,…
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5 Verses to Help Older Believers Bless Future Generations
If you could give one blessing to future generations, what would it be? If you’re an older believer, this question has probably crossed your mind in one form or another. You look at your children and grandchildren and pray that God will keep their faith strong, help them treasure his Word, and protect them from all evil. You trust God…
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Helping People Heal from the Pain of Trauma Using Bible-Based Resources
Healing from trauma is hard. Trauma often leaves people feeling helpless, alone, and like no one can ever understand what they’ve been through. But God does understand. And people can help. When traumatized people share their pain with God and others, they can begin to heal. At American Bible Society, we long to see people heal from the pain of…
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The Corrective Lens of Prayer
After nearly six decades of travel restrictions, Americans were finally allowed to travel to Cuba. So, in 2018, under a “religious activities” tourist license—one of the approved categories for Americans to visit—I flew to the beautiful Caribbean island. Like a little girl given access to her older sister’s bedroom for the first time, I wondered, What would I see? What…
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God’s Comfort for Broken Hearts
Sometimes, heartbreak happens all at once: a messy breakup; a sudden death; a severed friendship. Other times, heartbreak feels like it will last forever: a loved one who struggles with sickness for years; a child who leaves the faith and cuts off all ties; a family member who slowly distances themselves from you over what started as a simple disagreement.…
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New Study Reveals How to Pray for Americans to Flourish
American Bible Society just released the third chapter of the State of the Bible: USA 2022 report entitled, “Better Living Through Bible Reading.” In this chapter, we explore what effect the Bible has on well-being. We also learn how we can pray for fellow Americans to flourish despite the unique challenges of the past couple of years. Bible Engagement and…
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