The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Those Who are Sick”
In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot, we pray for those battling health issues. Watching loved ones or friends struggle with sickness or disease can be troubling, but we don’t have to sit back and feel helpless. We can be like the four friends in Mark 2:1-5 (GNT), whose bold faith and courageous actions led to a miraculous healing. When…
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4 Bible Verses for When You Want a Do-Over in Life
As a writer, I’ve always appreciated the “undo” function in Microsoft Word. When I accidentally delete a paragraph, I can make the text reappear—and make up for my mistake—in a matter of seconds. Wouldn’t it be great if life worked this way? Maybe an argument with a family member has led to years of bitterness and resentment. You wish you could…
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Washington News: December – Week 1 – 2015
Highway Bill Motors Through Congress After 35 short-term Highway Bill extensions, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST) was passed on December 3, 2015. The House voted 359 to 65 and the Senate approved the bill with a vote of 83 to 16. President Obama is expected to sign the five-year transportation bill. The FAST Act will provide funding for…
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4 Prayers for When You Feel Angry and Anxious
I’ll admit it: sometimes I’m an aggressive driver. When a car cuts me off in traffic, I throw my arms up in the air. I move into the left lane and give the driver a stare. Then I pull back into the right lane, just to show that I’m in charge. Can you relate? Chances are, you’ve reacted this way…
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How Can You Overcome Your Anxiety?
As a child, I can remember feeling anxious about the “little things” in life. If I flunked a test, I feared disappointing my teacher. If I wore an old, out-of-style pair of shoes, I feared judgment from my friends. If I made a mistake on the soccer field, I feared letting down my teammates. But as I think about these…
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4 Bible Verses for When You Miss a Loved One
During certain periods of the year—around the holidays, during the warm summer months, when the seasons change—I miss my late grandmother, who lost a battle with cancer 13 years ago. In a quiet-but-confident way, she brought excitement to family gatherings. She turned every day into a new adventure. And she made even the most frustrating situations enjoyable. Do you miss…
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Where Can You Turn When You Want to Marry?
As I scrolled through my friends’ wedding photos online, I saw all the signs of a beautiful couple. Her green eyes and brown hair highlighted her pretty face. He looked dapper in his grey suit. In this moment, I was genuinely happy for my friends. But I couldn't enjoy the happiness. While I was glad they were together, seeing the…
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