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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Like clockwork, the holiday season is always followed by the season of resolutions. I will start a diet. I will pay off my debt. I will start limiting my screen time each day. I will read 50 books by the end of the year. I will practice patience with my children. I will exercise three times per week. I will…
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Introducing a New Resource for Bible-Based Trauma Healing Groups
Helping others heal from trauma without hurting them takes skill and knowledge. American Bible Society’s Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry trains people to facilitate Healing Groups. Healing Groups are safe spaces for hurting people to process their wounds, express their pain, and reconnect with God and others. Using the book Healing the Wounds of Trauma, facilitators who have been certified through…
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Hallelujah! YouVersion Bible App Reaches 500 Million Downloads
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5 Bible Verses to Guide You into the New Year
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