6 New Reading Plans Invite All to Discover the Bible’s Role in History
Earlier this year, American Bible Society celebrated the grand opening of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall. The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center is a 51,000 square-foot immersive experience that will enable more than 250,000 visitors per year to discover the profound influence of the Bible in our nation. But the center isn’t the only…
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Where Can You Turn When Life Wears You Down?
In 2009, a student at Clemson University accomplished a rare feat. After his freshman season on the Tigers’ baseball team—when he earned recognition as one of the top players in the country—he went on to set numerous records as the quarterback of the school’s football team. Some journalists called him a “freak.” His fellow students called him a “workout warrior.”…
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How Can You Find Peace in the Chaos of Life?
Job searching, moving to a new home, starting a family—have you recently gone through some of these life-altering transitions? During the past year, many of these situations snuck into my life. I changed positions at my company, relocated to a new home and continued classes toward my college degree, all while dealing with my usual day-to-day stress. As you can…
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3 Bible Verses to Help You Conquer Your Fear
I used to be terrified of flying. A large piece of metal gliding along at 30,000 feet never exactly made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. My anxiety would kick in hours—and sometimes days—before a flight. I wouldn’t sleep well the night before, and I would wake up sick to my stomach with apprehension. I would get on the plane,…
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4 Prayers for When You Have No Money
As you sit down at your desk, and prepare for another day in the office, you overhear a conversation between two of your coworkers. “My husband and I just closed on a house in the most perfect neighborhood,” one of them says. She names a part of town you wouldn’t dream of living in, a part of town reserved for…
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Can the Bible Break Down Racial Barriers?
Last month I was privileged to attend a gathering of Christian leaders and scholars in Boston on the topic of race relations. There were brilliant insights on the psychology of cultural bigotry; on the experience of Hispanics, Asians and other minorities; and on what we can learn from South Africa. Between organized talks and private conversations, I came away confirmed…
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5 Bible Verses for When You Need a Break from Your Job
In his 2005 commencement address at Stanford University, Steve Jobs delivered a word of professional advice that has inspired far more people than the 23,000 who heard his speech in person: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life…the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it…
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