Bible Translation Helps Preserve New Caledonia’s Endangered Languages
New Caledonia is a small nation in the South Pacific. In the 1840s, Christian missionaries reached the Loyalty Islands, a subdivision of New Caledonia. They later translated the Bible into the three languages spoken there—Drehu, Iaai, and Nengone—and published them in 1890, 1901, and 1903. But these Loyalty languages are still the only indigenous languages with the full Bible. None…
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What does Pentecost mean to you?
For Christians, Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. The event, recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, occurs 50 days after Easter. Read the story of Pentecost for yourself and reflect upon what the coming of the Holy Spirit means to you. “When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in…
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Finding Comfort Through Grief
Fourteen years ago, Beth Hartwell could not imagine that she would be helping others through their pain. She was still reeling from her own. Her mother—who was the center of Beth’s world--had died, and Beth’s life suddenly seemed dark and empty. Her mother had not just been a source of stability and love in Beth’s family, she had been a…
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Are Marriage and Family a Woman’s Highest Calling?
Does every woman in the church need to be married with children in order to lead a happy, fulfilling life? Certainly not. But many single women may feel pressure to comply with what the church often upholds as an ideal state of womanhood. Kate Wallace is a single woman with a budding career as cofounder of the Junia Project, an organization…
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5 Ways to Foster Faith in Your Kids
How do you nurture faith in your children? It doesn't happen overnight, says child expert Margi McCombs, PhD. It takes time, intention and a willingness to make God and the Gospel part of your family's identity. Dr. McCombs offers five ways to help you make faith a part of your children's lives, from little kids on up. Model the behavior…
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10 Proverbs to Get You Through Your Day
We all need a little wisdom in our lives. Proverbs was written as practical wisdom for the average person. You might say they were written to get the ancient Israelites through the daily grind of life. We, too, need help to get through the daily grind—whether it’s working, going to school, taking care of kids. The following 10 Proverbs can…
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Who Is the Real Mary Magdalene?
Painters depict Mary Magdalene as prostitute-turned-penitent. The Gnostic Gospel of Philip showcases her as the one Jesus loved more than all the other disciples. The Da Vinci Code fantasizes her as Jesus’ wife and mother of his children. Biblical scholar Philip H. Towner, PhD, says there’s a sharp divide between what we know about Mary Magdalene from the Gospels and…
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