Giving with a Pure Heart: Matthew 5:23–24
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23–24 NKJV When we think of the Sermon on the Mount, we might remember the verses…
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When I was young, I thought every family was just like mine. Then I had my first sleepover. Everything seemed familiar—my friends also had to brush their teeth before bed, and we weren’t allowed to stay up any later than I could at home. But in the morning, I was horrified to discover that my breakfast wasn’t milk and cereal,…
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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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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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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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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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