Happy Independence Day! Join Us in Praying These 7 Prayers for America
Fireworks. Cookouts. The Star-Spangled Banner blasting from parade floats across the nation. This could only mean one thing. It’s the Fourth of July! Each year, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July because it was on this day in 1776 that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to our new nation—the United States of America. Inspired by…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Overcoming Fear”
Do you know what is the most frequently noted command in the Bible? It’s not “love God,” “love others,” or even “follow me.” No, the most frequent command in all of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” It has been said that this admonition not to fear or some variation of it appears 365 times throughout Scripture—one for every day…
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Pray Americans Flourish as they Rely on the Bible and Christian Community
American Bible Society has just released the fourth chapter of the State of the Bible: USA 2021 report entitled, “The Good Life”. In this chapter, we learn about two central components to living the good life. The good life isn’t about financial security, achieving success, and enjoying a relatively worry-free existence. The good life is about holistic well-being across many…
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4 Verses to Help You Flee from Sin
You know the nightmare. You’re running as fast as you can, heart pumping in your chest. You’re too afraid to look over your shoulder, but you already know what’s there. Maybe it’s a wild animal. Or that cackling clown from your childhood friend’s birthday party. Maybe it’s a family member whose betrayal still overshadows your life, or a friend who…
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How to Pray and Get Involved with Our Ministry to Military Communities
As Americans, we love expressing our gratitude for our nation’s Military heroes. We applaud, cheer, say thank you, and observe holidays that honor the brave men and women who protect and defend our freedoms. Today we want to share with you even more ways you can support active duty Service Members, Veterans, and their families. First, Pray! Prayer is powerful!…
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Pray for Your Dollars
I sat at my dining room table, stacks of paper spread out in front of me. I had spent the past 20 minutes organizing and reorganizing my stacks of paper, but I told myself that it was all preparation. This time, I was going to find a method that worked. This time, I was going to stick to my guns…
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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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