How to Pray for America 20 Years After 9/11
On September 11th, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Four airplanes hijacked by al-Qaeda—a terrorist organization—crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon near Washington D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Thousands more were injured. And today, the rest of us bear the scars—both seen and…
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4 Prayers For When You Feel like Giving Up
Like a marathon runner as she crosses mile 25—resolute but tailing off, persistent but lacking energy—life often feels like a long, winding journey. Sometimes you feel strong, determined and on top of your world. Other times, you feel weak, downtrodden and defeated. In these moments, everything inside of you points toward giving up, but you know you’ve come too far…
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6 Bible Verses for Overcoming Workplace Pressure
In the dark of the morning, with your eyes wide open, you anxiously contemplate the responsibilities that lie ahead. The day after a less-than-stellar performance review, you have three meetings on your agenda—all before noon—and countless projects to complete. You try everything in your power to find rest, but can’t muster the strength to close your eyes. As you stare…
READ MORE4 Prayers for When You’re Starting Over
Life often feels like a never-ending game of Jenga, doesn’t it? You cautiously build your tower—one block after another, one decision after the next—until your structure begins to look slanted and misshaped. You carefully make your next move, hoping for the best as you delicately pull a block from beneath the swaying stack of wood. But without warning, everything comes…
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Moving Forward in Bible Engagement
Bible reading is the number one predictor of spiritual health and growth. You know this from your ministry, and it’s the impetus behind our work at American Bible Society. How can we get people more engaged with Scripture—reading it regularly, understanding it, and living it out? As we seek new strategies, we know we need to partner with those who…
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How Much Of Your Estate Should You Leave To Your Children?
When planning the future of your estate, one question inevitably arises: how much should you leave to your children? According to financial experts, estates in middle-class America range from $400,000 to $600,000 in value. In most cases, two to three children serve as the top heirs of the estate, with more beneficiaries often waiting in the wings. How can you…
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5 Bible Verses for When Life Feels Out of Control
As I placed my key into the ignition—and started my car alone, in the dark, after an 11-hour day—I took a deep breath. Inhale, exhale, repeat. On this particular day, I felt as though I had not paused to breath since I rose from my bed so many hours before. For the past week, life had spiraled into a state…
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