New Study Reveals How to Pray About Bible Use in the American Church
In Chapter 7 of the State of the Bible USA 2021 report entitled, “The Bible in the American Church,” we learn that despite distinct ways of understanding and connecting with God’s Word, all Christian traditions believe that the Bible helps people grow in their faith! The Bible offers hope and flourishing to Americans. That’s why today across Christian denominations and…
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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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4 Biblical Prayers for Advent
Advent is a time of hopeful waiting. It gives us pause in the movement of our lives to enter into the biblical story. We remember the long-awaited promise of a Messiah and its miraculous fulfillment. We come alongside the shepherds awestruck in a field, and Mary expectantly nurturing new life in her body. Like those who have come before us…
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Washington News: November – Week 5 – 2015
Tax Extenders Negotiations Continue While most Senators and Representatives are back in their home states or districts for the Thanksgiving holiday, negotiations continue on a tax extenders bill. Staff from the House, Senate and White House are all working on a potential compromise. The negotiators hope to add an extenders provision to the major appropriations bill set for a vote…
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7 Thanksgiving Scriptures You Might Have Missed
If you want to make a Thanksgiving service more engaging, try using some different Bible verses. Of course there are dozens of Psalms that urge us to thank and praise the Lord, and there are several go-to passages in Paul’s epistles, but we use them a lot. The following references are a bit off the beaten track. With the right…
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