Need Hope Today? Guide Your Prayers with These 3 Scriptures
When was the last time you felt good about the future? Many of us spend our days watching negative news stories flash across our screens. We try our best to avoid heated debates on politics and religion with friends and family members. We see division growing in our churches, schools, and communities. It’s no surprise that we often find hope…
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A Closer Look at the Great Commission
How well do you know the Great Commission? According to a recent study from Barna, 51% of U.S. churchgoers said they had never heard of the Great Commission. Another 25% said they had heard of it but couldn’t recall its exact meaning. And only 17% said that they knew what the Great Commission is, and what it means. So, what…
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2021 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Imagine being imprisoned, beaten, or even worse, killed, if a Bible is found in your home. Imagine worshipping in a church service that you know could be bombed at any moment. Imagine being denied education or a job and struggling to survive. All because you believe in Jesus. Today 1 out of every 8 Christians live in a country where…
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Cooking with the Bible
This is part of a series on Bible Literacy. Finding your bearings A while ago, my wife and I encountered Samin Nosrat’s engaging short documentary series and her popular cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Since then, my tastebuds have certainly benefited, and my much-needed pandemic diet is now tolerable and even enjoyable. But what struck me was Nosrat’s approach to…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible to Grow Your Connection to God”
Jesus always prayed. Throughout his public ministry, he prayed. Even as Jesus was being baptized, he prayed. As recorded in Luke 3:21 (GNT): “After all the people had been baptized, Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying heaven was opened.” We also know that Jesus prayed in lonely places. He got up early to pray and he prayed through…
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4 Insights from the Israelites
When it comes to unflattering biblical accounts, the story of the Israelites is hard to beat. Throughout their journey from Egypt to the promised land of Canaan, the Israelites’ worst traits are on full display. They create idols and worship local gods. They threaten Moses with violence. And they grumble constantly. But perhaps no story is as frustrating as the…
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6 New Reading Plans Invite All to Discover the Bible’s Role in History
Earlier this year, American Bible Society celebrated the grand opening of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall. The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center is a 51,000 square-foot immersive experience that will enable more than 250,000 visitors per year to discover the profound influence of the Bible in our nation. But the center isn’t the only…
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