4 Insights from the Israelites
When it comes to unflattering biblical accounts, the story of the Israelites is hard to beat. Throughout their journey from Egypt to the promised land of Canaan, the Israelites’ worst traits are on full display. They create idols and worship local gods. They threaten Moses with violence. And they grumble constantly. But perhaps no story is as frustrating as the…
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Can You Have Confidence In A Gift Annuity With American Bible Society?
American Bible Society delivered its first annuity payment in 1843. Today, we serve as a trusted leader and pioneer of charitable gift annuities, never missing a payment in more than 170 years of serving our faithful financial partners. When working with our gift planning team, annuitants feel assured that we adhere to God’s principals of financial stewardship. We manage and…
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6 Bible Verses for When You Feel Stuck in Life
So this is the new year. Now what? Many of us look at this time of year as a fresh start. As the calendar turns, we tend to shift our focus and plans. Many of us analyze and reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly in our lives. From this might come a sense of anticipation for what…
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Where Can You Turn When You Feel Like Giving Up?
Sometimes life feels like a never-ending hike. As you make your way up the mountain, you search for something dramatic: a scenic view, a vibrant sunset, a place of solitude. But hikes can be exhausting. Steep inclines slow you down. Rock fields get in your way. Rain showers force you to stop and find cover. But then you experience the…
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Washington News: January – Week 3 – 2016
IRS Opens 2016 Tax SeasonIn IR 2016-05, the IRS announced that tax season will open on January 19, 2016. Because April 15 is Emancipation Day, taxpayers may file until Monday, April 18. There are two exceptions – taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts will observe Patriot’s Day on April 18 and may file until April 19.IRS Commissioner John Koskinen expects this…
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What Would MLK, Jr. Say Today?
I wonder what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would say to us on Monday if he were still alive. Have we furthered his vision? What call to action would he ask us to take? Dr. King saw racial reconciliation as intrinsically connected with Scripture. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” he identifies himself first and foremost a preacher…
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4 Prayers for When Your Anxiety Controls You
On a quiet Saturday morning, you drop a piece of bread in the toaster, brew a cup of coffee and collapse into the most comfortable chair in your apartment. You have an entire weekend ahead—with plenty of time to run errands and visit family. But on this day, you lack motivation. And you feel uneasy. Seeking inspiration, you make a…
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