God, The Giver of Joy: John 17:13 NKJV
But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. John 17:13 NKJV Throughout Scripture, we find people who found abundant joy through Christ and what God did in their lives. The Bible deals with a lot of tough (and sad!) topics, from the entrance…
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This Easter Learn How You Can Shine the Light of Jesus in Dark Places
As we prepare to celebrate Jesus’s victory over sin and death, let us also recommit ourselves to our mission of bringing his light to a world that so desperately needs it. Jesus invites us to become children of light who bring his hope to a hurting world. We are called to love others sacrificially and to serve them so they…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “The Word of God Brings Spiritual Renewal”
When we’re feeling physically and emotionally depleted, many of us turn to things like a day at the spa or a day without responsibilities, work, or chores. We may spend time in nature or simply take a nap. These are all helpful things to renew our mind and body. But what do we do when we’re feeling spiritually exhausted? One…
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Encounter Bible Stories in a New Way by Picturing Scripture
This is the third in a five-part series sharing creative ways to engage with God’s Word. Using practices from The Abide Bible, these blogs will guide you in slowing down and letting Scripture refresh your heart. Today, you’ll learn how you can engage with the Bible by using your imagination to picture Scripture. [The Samaritans] said to the woman, “No…
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Kansas City Shares the Good News of Jesus with Diaspora Communities
Over the past 25 years, the foreign-born population in Kanas City has grown more than 300 percent. It is to this community of nearly 135,000 immigrants that The Sending Project feels called to serve and share the hope of God’s Word. And they need your prayers to reach these precious ones that are often neglected by society. Working Together to…
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Helping Families Know God’s Peace in Times of Uncertainty
Children are affected by trauma as much as adults. But traumatized children often struggle to express their feelings. Small children may not have words to express grief, fear, anxiety, depression, and anger. In these moments, children need to know that they are not alone. That’s why American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Ministry created God Is With Me: A Family Guide…
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6 Verses to Help You Grow in God’s Word
There’s something about spring that makes me want to go directly to the nearest Home Depot and buy every plant I see. I envision an Eden-like garden in front of my house, overflowing with fragrant flowers and trailing vines. Inside the house, I imagine having a jungle of tropical plants. In April of 2020, I finally acted on my longtime…
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