Words of Comfort for a Sick Family Member: Psalm 91:1–2 (NKJV)
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91:1–2 (NKJV) If you’re ever faced a serious illness, you know that it can be an extremely stressful…
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Today, Find Encouragement in 5 Verses from Scripture
Where do you find encouragement? You might have a friend who exemplifies the friendship described in Proverbs 18:24 (GNT): “Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.” Or maybe your spouse is the person you turn to in difficult moments: “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Nation”
We need to pray for our nation. First, because God’s Word urges us to do so (1 Timothy 2:1-2) and second, because praying for our nation can bring healing. Many nations are hurting and are in deep need of God’s healing. They need God’s intervention to restore broken systems, communities, and lives devastated by the darkness of sin. The Bible…
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This Veterans Day, We Want Every Veteran to Know God Understands
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, American Bible Society honors the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. We want every Veteran to know that we are grateful for their numerous sacrifices, enduring commitment, and immeasurable courage to step into harm’s way so we wouldn’t have to. And we also want every Veteran to know…
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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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