3 Reasons to Take a Closer Look at Your Devotional Life
Why is finding time to read the Bible so hard? Research from State of the Bible 2021 shows that one in six Americans read the Bible most weekdays. But behind that number is the reality that, for most people, making time for God’s Word is an uphill battle. If you start your day with God’s Word, you might face several…
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3 Bible Verses for When You Feel Judged By Others
As I walk through my daily routine—wake up, head to work, run errands, return home—I expose myself to opinions, judgments and perceptions from a wide range of people. But entirely too often, as I carry the weight of these judgments, I allow the opinions of others to dictate my opinion of myself. A co-worker may criticize my work and, without…
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Nasty, Nice, or Not Into It
It’s increasingly clear that the younger generation is a significant mission field. As we plan effective ministry in the coming years, we will have to address the unique traits of the millennials, people now thirty and younger. The “Millennials and the Bible” survey commissioned by American Bible Society and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, produced by Barna Group, keeps giving us important…
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Prayers For When Marriage Feels Harder Than You Expected
Every marriage has its moments. You accidently exceed the monthly budget, and your spouse feels frustrated and discouraged. Your spouse shares a thought about your in-laws and, no matter how hard to try to brush off the comment, you can’t help but engage in an argument. Often, lofty pre-marital expectations send couples down a road of disappointment. The idealistic picture…
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How Can I Trust God When I’m Struggling with Financial Hardship?
Following the 2008 recession, my father was laid off three times in two years due to organizational downsizing. Without notice, our circumstances changed dramatically. The comfortable life we had embraced, including a spacious house and beautiful commute along mountains and rivers, was gone. We moved to a more populated, lower income neighborhood, where police officers regularly made arrests for illegal…
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The Art of Listening
Our lives are made up of anything but space. Our culture promotes activity, stimulation, and achieving. It is not surprising that our annual State of the Bible survey reveals the number one hindrance for people in reading Scripture is feeling too busy with life’s responsibilities. There is never enough time. Yet people also say they want to engage with the…
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5 Prayers for Dealing with Difficult Relationships in the Workplace
The workplace is a great place to build relationships. On average, you spend 40 hours per week with your colleagues, an investment of time and energy that often leads to long-lasting professional connections, friendships and even romantic relationships. But as time progresses, workplace relationships can become very stressful. Maybe it’s the boss who won’t let up or the co-worker who…
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