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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5 Bible Verses for When Money Is Tight at Christmastime
Will I have enough money to buy gifts for everyone? Will my gifts be good enough? What if someone gets me something “better” than I get them? I’ll make it up to them next year. These questions and thoughts have played over and over in my head as Christmas loomed this year. Because I recently moved into a new home…
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Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
One of the things that pastors should keep in mind when they preach the biblical narrative is to allow the narrative to open us up first. You have to allow the story to start to unfold for people. This use of story is very effective and important for us to understand as we try to connect to the lives of…
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Where Can You Turn When You Lack Purpose in Life?
I search. I seek advice from friends and family. I read Rick Warren’s best-selling book, “The Purpose Driven Life.” I go back to school. I change jobs. I re-read “The Purpose Driven Life.” I change my job again. And yet I still carry the nagging fear that I won’t fulfill “my purpose." This cycle leaves me asking myself, why was I…
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5 Bible Verses for When You Feel Lonely at Christmastime
After living in New York City for 29 years, I made a difficult decision: I left my home! I stepped away from everything I had ever known—friends, family and familiarity—in hopes of exploring a world outside “The Big Apple”. Filled with excitement over the endless possibilities ahead, I loaded all of my possessions on a moving truck and drove across…
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3 Bible Verses for Handling Family Pressure Around the Holidays
What if my family was different? What if things were simpler? What if everyone could just get along? These thoughts cross my mind often. And around the holidays, they cross my mind almost daily. When my husband and I visit his side of the family for Christmas, we go to one house and stay in one place. It’s easy, low…
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Washington News: December – Week 2 – 2015
Tax Extenders - Permanent or 2 Years? There were three developments this week that affect the pending tax extenders bill. First, negotiations continue by House and Senate members of both parties. House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) stated, “All parties are negotiating in good faith.” Minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) emphasized that Democratic negotiators are very interested in…
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