What an Outcast Woman and a Stranger at a Well Teaches Us About Worship
I recently read about Solomon’s temple in 1 Kings 6. This beautiful temple was a monument to God’s greatness and home to the Ark of the Covenant. It was where the Jews worshipped the Lord. It reminded me of the impassioned dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in “The Chosen”–a mini-series about the life of Christ–during which Jesus breaks…
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Washington News: February – Week 3 – 2016
IRS Taxpayer Support in 2016Each year the IRS alerts taxpayers about potential tax problems and scams. Four of the 2016 “Dirty Dozen” scams were described in IRS letters this week. First, unscrupulous tax preparers may plan to file an inflated tax refund for you. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen stated, “Be wary of tax preparers that tout outlandish refunds based on…
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Washington News: February – Week 2 – 2016
IRS Tax Tips for 2015 ReturnsIn FS-2016-8 the IRS outlined seven tax tips helpful for filing your 2015 tax return. There are many new provisions and changes that may affect your tax return. Timing – Because April 15 is Emancipation Day in Washington, the normal deadline for most taxpayers is Monday, April 18. However, due to Patriots’ Holiday in Maine…
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How to Find True Love in the Bible
Cynics might suppose that Valentine’s Day was created by a cabal of greeting card publishers, florists and chocolatiers. But, no, there really was a Saint Valentine who was martyred for his Christian faith on one February 14 in the third century. He was known for officiating at Christian weddings—hence the connection with romantic love. In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer mentioned…
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5 Bible Verses to Help Mend a Broken Heart
Like nearly every holiday, Valentine’s Day is meant to help people celebrate something inherently good. Even as a small child, I remember handing out pink packs of candy to my classmates, reinforcing the value of each friendship in my young mind. But while many friends, families and couples will celebrate their relationships this Valentine’s Day, others will have a different…
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What Are the Advantages of a Living Trust?
A living trust, also known as a revocable living trust, is one of the most common and important planning tools for families. Almost everyone should have a will, but for people with medium and larger estates, there are some additional advantages to having a living trust. First, a living trust can be used to avoid Probate Court. Since Probate Court…
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How Can You Overcome Your Past?
Have you ever felt weighed down by your past? The decisions we make often have lingering effects. They can give us heavy “baggage” to carry into our current relationships. They can linger unresolved in our psyches—showing up uninvited in our dreams. Our pasts affect how we view the world, at times making us feel unsafe or insecure. They touch our…
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