Pray Americans Flourish as they Rely on the Bible and Christian Community
American Bible Society has just released the fourth chapter of the State of the Bible: USA 2021 report entitled, “The Good Life”. In this chapter, we learn about two central components to living the good life. The good life isn’t about financial security, achieving success, and enjoying a relatively worry-free existence. The good life is about holistic well-being across many…
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4 Psalms for when you feel betrayed
The Psalms are full of people expressing real emotions about real-life situations. The psalmists speak honestly about feeling far from God, scared for their lives, joyful beyond belief and desperate for God’s presence. They also talk about feeling betrayed. So when you feel let down or abandoned by someone you trust and love, check out these Psalms. Say them aloud…
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How Should I Pray?
Prayer can be an intimidating habit to begin. I remember sitting one night in my bedroom at age 13, wanting to pray. I just didn’t know how to start. Should I be kneeling, or could I sit? Should I speak out loud or think quietly? What happened if my mind wandered? In the years since that moment, I’ve prayed in…
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6 Scary Moments in the Bible
"Fear not" is one of the most common phrases in Scripture. Why? Because people were always getting scared silly! In this season of creepiness, let’s look at some Bible stories that are genuinely fright-worthy, but also kind of weird. Medium Rare (1 Samuel 28) Saul’s kingdom was falling apart and God seemed far away. The king longed to get some…
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Duck Dynasty meets the Bible
The Robertson family is one unique bunch. They're authentic. They're straight shooters with their words and their hunting rifles. And millions have watched their mega-hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" on A&E. It’s clear they love God and the Bible, and now Phil Robertson and his oldest son, Al, are sharing their passion in The Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible,…
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Why Was David a Good King?
The Old Testament is full of stories about kings—from Ahaz to Hezekiah, Solomon to Jehoshaphat. But of all the kings of Israel and Judah, David is the king most people recognize. And for good reason. He slew a giant, gathered a loyal army and sought God’s guidance (most of the time). David wasn’t a perfect king. He had an affair…
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6 People Jesus Included (who everyone else excluded)
Almost every kid has a memory of being excluded on the playground. I do. I was in the third grade when suddenly the popular girls decided that I couldn’t play with them. The insult stung longer than the few days they left me out of their activities. But exclusion doesn’t stop as children grow into adults. From work cliques to…
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