The Key to Contentment: Philippians 4:11–13 (NKJV)
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things…
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Celebrating International Mother Language Day and Bible Translation Work
On February 21, 1952, Bangladeshi students at Dhaka University set out to do something remarkable—preserve their beloved mother language of Bengali. They protested the current language policy which established Urdu as the only language to be taught in schools. Sadly, four students lost their lives that day. In 1999, the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization declared February 21,…
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What Does the Bible Say About Love? 5 Verses for Valentine’s Day
It’s a yearly phenomenon: sometime after New Year’s Day, store shelves become stocked exclusively with pink, red, and white items. Candy aisles overflow with boxes of chocolates and pastel candy hearts (which, in my opinion, taste about as good as the banal greetings printed on them). Brightly colored bouquets of flowers sit, ready-to-grab, along each checkout line. The historic St.…
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The Prayer Snapshot: A Video Series to Inspire Your Prayers for the World
Want to know how you can pray for God to impact lives and nations around the world? Check out The Prayer Snapshot. Created by the Prayer Team at American Bible Society, The Prayer Snapshot brings you current Bible ministry updates to help you pray for God to transform lives. You’ll also receive rich devotional content to help you grow in…
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4 Verses to Warm Your Heart in the Middle of Winter
February is my least favorite month of the year. By the time the glow of the holiday season dims and the end of January looms, my heart is already dreading the dark stretch of winter that comes between Christmas and springtime. I spend most of my days trying to ward off the chill and dreaming of the moment when the…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Life”
Psalm 31 gives us a glimpse into a problem in David’s life he is trying to work through. In this lament we see his passionate expression of grief, sorrow, and fear. But amid this dire circumstance, David turns to God for help. He professes his confidence in God and prays that God would deliver him from his enemies. And God…
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3 Ways to Pray Scripture Like Jesus
This is the first 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 praying Scripture. Now Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he stopped,…
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