A Closer Look at the Great Commission
How well do you know the Great Commission? According to a recent study from Barna, 51% of U.S. churchgoers said they had never heard of the Great Commission. Another 25% said they had heard of it but couldn’t recall its exact meaning. And only 17% said that they knew what the Great Commission is, and what it means. So, what…
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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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A Simple Plan to Help You Honor God With Your Finances
The day I joined American Bible Society full-time, a colleague of mine called to congratulate me—and immediately suggested the 10-10-80 budget plan as a rule of thumb in serving the Lord. While lying in my bed that night, it dawned on me that, without realizing it, I had been living by a similar plan for much of my adult life.…
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