3 Ways to Pray on World Refugee Day
On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to escape violence, persecution, war, or disaster at home, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These brave men, women, and children seek protection in neighboring countries where rebuilding their lives is a long and difficult journey. But they are not alone. Each June 20, the world comes…
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How Did Jesus Treat the Women of His Day?
The women of first century Palestine weren’t highly revered—until Jesus came along. This carpenter from Nazareth upended expectations about who women are and how they should be treated. Stories of widows, wives, sinners, Samaritans, loyal friends and faithful companions pepper the pages of the Gospels. Jesus—in the midst of the action—teaches the disciples and religious leaders that these Daughters of…
READ MORE4 Scripture Verses About Rest
Labor Day officially became a holiday in 1894 when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing. Instead of farming the land with their families, workers had begun to put in grueling hours in cramped, noisy factories. Children often worked for minimal wages to help their families eke out a living. The celebration of Labor Day honored these people who worked…
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8 Ways Jesus Reveals His Identity to Us
Our names have special meaning. When we were born, our parents gave each of us a name that identifies who we are and who we will be. Jesus, too, was gifted with a name when he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in Mary’s womb. It is a powerful name as we are reminded in Philippians 2:10: “So at the…
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6 Psalms to Pray for People in Crisis
We all experience crises in our own lives, from anxiety about money to stress in relationships. But sometimes, watching the reports of violence, war and crime in the daily news can feel just as overwhelming as the difficulties we experience every day. From the chaos in Iraq and Ukraine to the injustice in Ferguson, Mo., the crises in the world…
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Can Prayer Ease Anxiety?
Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6, 7 (GNTD) During the past 10 years, research on prayer has doubled as scientists…
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How Scripture Prepared Me for Fatherhood
As the proud father of a young toddler, I delight in my son’s smiles, belly laughs and baby babble. But when my wife and I discovered we were going to have him, I was terrified. I became acutely aware of my weaknesses, sins and ignorance. I thought, ‘Am I ready?’ ‘Will I be a good father?’ ‘Will I honor God…
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