This Thanksgiving, Thank God for Past, Present, and Future Blessings
Be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 GNT *** Like last year, this Thanksgiving probably feels a little different for most of us. We have our memories of Thanksgivings past—dinners with family members and friends, church services, football games, food drives. And we each…
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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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3 Prayers for When You Feel Overwhelmed With Fear
In the wake of a violent outburst near my home in Philadelphia, Penn., a friend asked me a daunting question: “Should we be afraid?” I thought of every possible reason to say no. But in the end, I had no encouraging words to offer. Have you ever been in a position like this one? Maybe you don’t fear your own…
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5 Bible Verses for When You Feel Like a Failure
Several years ago, I endured a day I wish I could forget. This particular day began like any other: I rolled out of bed, hopped in my car and completed my hour-long commute to work. And then everything fell apart. As soon as I settled into my office chair, I noticed a packet of paper covered in red ink. A…
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