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 Hear from God?
It is difficult to have a conversation with someone without listening. Don’t get me wrong—talking is important, too. Talking enables us to express our feelings and process our thoughts. But if we never listen, we miss out on the wealth of knowledge, insights and truth offered through another person. Most importantly, we miss out on the intimacy of knowing the…
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The Family Fully Alive: A Pilgrimage in My City
It felt like a pilgrimage. On Saturday afternoon I left my apartment and immediately joined people from all over the world making their way through the city. Streets were barricaded, soldiers in camouflage stood guard on corners, and volunteers directed crowds. I followed the path set out for me—down cobblestoned side streets, under a bridge, and past the smooth notes…
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4 Bible Verses for When Life Feels Empty
“When I move, it will all be different,” I heard my friend say. Hoping to leave her hurt behind in Pennsylvania, she packed her bags for sunny Florida. But I knew even a new home couldn’t solve all her problems. Can you relate to my friend? In your current circumstances, life feels empty. You begin to consider all the changes…
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6 Psalms for When You’ve Lost Hope in Life
On a recent trip to Acadia National Park, my wife and I spent hours hiking and exploring the Maine seacoast. One day, we followed the coastline from the northern tip of the park to the southern tip, crossing jagged boulders and climbing around ancient trees. Eventually, we arrived at a lookout, where the trees and rocks led way to an…
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4 Bible Verses for When You Don’t Like the Way You Look
I don’t like myself in photos. It always comes as a shock when I see myself as others see me. I find myself thinking, do I really look like that? Does everyone see that double chin? What made me think that outfit looked good on me? Why is my eye so critical? I have grown accustomed to the me I…
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People of the Word: How Catholics Read the Bible
Our Philadelphia office has been buzzing lately with activity surrounding the World Meeting of Families and the Pope’s visit. Working closely with Roman Catholic writers, we’ve tried to build on this unique opportunity to promote Scripture engagement among a massive audience, many of whom seem newly excited about spiritual things. We asked one of these writers, Sarah Christmyer, how Protestants…
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