Abigail Adams: Woman of Valor
“Her price was indeed above rubies,” is how John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, mourned his mother, Abigail (1744–1818) in his diary upon her death. His reference to the description of the “Woman of Valor” in Proverbs 31:10 was apt. After all, Abigail’s life had been steeped in Scripture. The future second First Lady was born on November 22, 1744,…
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Pray for Churches to Become Places of Healing for the Traumatized
Church. We often go there to worship, fellowship, and grow in our relationship with Jesus. But do we go to church when we need healing? Is it the place we recommend when a friend or family member is hurting? American Bible Society’s Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry believes every church should be a place where those experiencing trauma can bring their…
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This Summer, Find Refreshment in God’s Word
Have you ever paused in your day to consider how tired you are? Maybe you notice your fatigue around 3 p.m. Your workday might be winding down, but your day is far from over. Evenings filled with house chores, phone calls, homework, Bible studies, dinners with friends, family activities . . . There’s something different every night of the week!…
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African-Americans Most Bible Engaged in the U.S.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov.1, 2018—African-Americans have higher levels of Bible engagement than the general U.S. population, which is demonstrated by their beliefs and practices, according to the latest State of the Biblesurvey by American Bible Society. For many African-Americans it is more important to start the day with the Bible rather than coffee as 37 percent chose the Bible over coffee (17…
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