NEW SERIES! The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible”
Have you ever been stuck in a prayer rut? Like your prayers feel dull and maybe even boring. Perhaps you find yourself praying the same things about the same things. We know that God hears all our prayers, even if they aren’t eloquent, lengthy, or different than yesterday’s prayer. But what if I told you there is a way to…
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How Do I Discern God’s Direction for My Life?
Panic. Confusion. Fear. Decisions often bring out the worst in us. They make our minds reel with options and uncertainty. At the same time, decisions can provide unique opportunities for new life and adventure. They can create avenues for growth, impact and change. How do we navigate such waters? When faced with an important decision, one of the most valuable…
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4 Messages to Jump-Start Bible Reading in Your Church
There has been some hand-wringing over our latest State of the Bible survey, which showed that “Bible skeptics” now outnumber the “Bible engaged,” 21% to 17%. We have been brainstorming ways to reverse that trend by countering skepticism in our society, and that’s a worthy pursuit, though a challenging one. Yet the stats also show us a much larger group…
READ MORE3 Bible Verses for Managing Your Unmanageable Workload
In my previous workplace, I often found myself sitting at my desk staring into space. I felt paralyzed by my emotions—fear, anxiety, even loneliness—as I worked through a to-do list so long not even five clones of me could complete it on time. I need to fix that webpage. I need to design that catalog. I need to write that…
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5 Psalms for When Someone You Love Has Cancer
As you sit patiently inside the doctor’s office, with your loved one by your side, the doctor enters the room, head pointed toward the ground. He offers a half smile and begins to share the very news you feared. Instantly, your mind jumps forward. Surely this can't be true. How often do misdiagnoses occur? Cancer will change our lives forever.…
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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…
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