Today, Find Encouragement in 5 Verses from Scripture
Where do you find encouragement? You might have a friend who exemplifies the friendship described in Proverbs 18:24 (GNT): “Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.” Or maybe your spouse is the person you turn to in difficult moments: “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one…
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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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Should Every Church be Multiethnic?
How are we helping people engage with the Bible in a transforming way, especially with regard to the important issues of our day? Christena Cleveland has helped me to think biblically about racial diversity within my church and broader community. It’s a valuable conversation to have, and we welcome you into it. Christina Miller Managing Editor Should Every Church be…
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5 Bible Verses to Help You Conquer In-Law Tension
You know the scene all too well. As you sit down for dinner, you can feel the eyes of your mother-in-law tracking your every move. You sit up straight, take a deep breath and make eye contact with her, flashing a half smile. She reciprocates the expression, but you can tell her smile is only as genuine as yours. As…
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6 Bible Verses for When You Dream of a Different Life
Today, we're so connected—connected to the point that it's beginning to have an adverse effect on our lives. We check Facebook, and within 30 seconds we see a friend's new house, huge promotion, cute baby, expensive dinner or glorious vacation. And we feel like we're missing out. For me, missing out takes on a variety of forms: When I think…
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What Is A Planned Gift?
A planned gift is any major gift made during a donor’s lifetime, or at death, as part of the donor’s overall financial planning, estate planning or both. In most cases, planned gifts enable donors to receive specific tax benefits during their lifetime and enable them to make a more significant gift than might otherwise have been possible. Planned gifts can…
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