Remembering 9/11: God Is Still Our Shelter and Strength
In this special reflection, John Greco, American Bible Society’s Managing Director of Operations, remembers 9/11 and shares verses from God Is Our Shelter and Strength, a Scripture resource created by American Bible Society to offer hope amid tragedy. For me, my personal and professional memories of that day blend together. I remember that my American Bible Society colleagues and I…
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On June 16 Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015. The goals of the bill are to improve IRS service and strengthen taxpayer protections. Sen. Thune stated, “This bill is intended to enact a much-needed culture change at the IRS.” He continued, “This takes an important step towards…
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You wake up to find a note waiting in your inbox, subject line: URGENT, enforced by a red exclamation point. You wince as you click to open the message, knowing exactly who the sender is and what she wants. It’s your boss. It’s the third email she’s sent over the weekend about your project due on Monday. You open the…
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As you make your way down a crowded city street, you notice a man sitting quietly between two storefronts. A small cardboard sign tells a fraction of his story: “Homeless. Need food. Please help.” You wonder how he ended up on the street. You wonder if a contribution of food or money would actually make a difference. And you wonder…
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With a breakfast sandwich in one hand and steaming-hot coffee in another, you race out the front door and into your car. As you scramble to get moving—shift into drive, position your mirrors, scan for other drivers—your coffee spatters onto your lap and your sandwich hits the floor. Another graceful morning, you think to yourself. Once you clean up the…
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Years ago, I found myself struggling through what felt like a solid six months of a severe "case of the Mondays." Every morning, I tried to walk into work feeling motivated and positive. Structures had shifted, and I was told there wouldn't be an opportunity for me to grow. I didn’t have much left to keep me busy, and I…
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3 Bible Verses for When Your Emotions Run Wild
Emotions are strange, aren’t they? They’re so intense, yet so fickle—you can go from incredible joy to debilitating fear to extreme disgust all in one day. But here’s the thing: God didn’t create you to be destroyed by your emotions. Emotions are gifts from God that allow you to encounter the ups and downs of each day in a deep…
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