The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible to Grow Your Connection to God”
Jesus always prayed. Throughout his public ministry, he prayed. Even as Jesus was being baptized, he prayed. As recorded in Luke 3:21 (GNT): “After all the people had been baptized, Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying heaven was opened.” We also know that Jesus prayed in lonely places. He got up early to pray and he prayed through…
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Washington News: February – Week 1 – 2016
Healthcare Premium Tax Credit ReportingUnder the Affordable Care Act (ACA), over 4.6 million taxpayers received a premium tax credit (PTC) in 2014 and 2015. In FS-2016-5 the IRS explained various healthcare tax credit requirements.The premium tax credit is available for families and individuals with income from 100% to 400% of the federal poverty line. The 2015 qualified income amount for…
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4 Bible Verses for When You Desperately Need Rest
“I can’t take this anymore!” I yelled to no one in particular, lying in a heap on my bedroom floor. I caught my breath as I looked around at the mess I had just made, my clothes and bedding strewn around as if a tornado had come through, leaving destruction in its wake. What set off this temper tantrum, you…
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3 Prayers for When You Can’t Stop Worrying
You could go on worrying forever. With all the things happening in your life, both good and bad, you could spend hours and hours sitting and worrying. Trust me, I’ve done it. I’m a planner, so I often jump in my car and, while driving to work, think about what I need to do when I leave the office later…
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Washington News: January – Week 4 – 2016
Tax Proposals by Sanders and BushPresidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Jeb Bush released new tax proposals this week. Vermont Senator Sanders disclosed his strategy for covering the cost of his comprehensive healthcare plan. Former Florida Governor Bush outlined a new education reform plan.Sanders released his tax plan for a universal healthcare proposal. The release was just before the recent Democratic…
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5 Insights on Story-Making
A new Star Wars movie came out. Maybe you heard about it. Amid all the hoopla, I’ve been marveling at how this story has captivated our culture for the past few decades—and now it’s repackaged for a new generation. Those of us who grapple with “the Greatest Story Ever Told”—studying it, sharing it, and searching for new ways to deliver…
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5 Bible Verses for When Money Stresses You Out
After scanning your calendar—and counting the number of days remaining in the month—you groan, close your bank statement and slam the lid of your laptop. How have I already outspent last month? You think to yourself. I still have a week-and-a-half to go and I’m already over budget. Great. As a familiar pit forms in your stomach, you begin to…
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