Finding Peace Amid the Storm: Start the “Praying through Anxiety” YouVersion Plan
Anxiety can be an unwelcome companion that sneaks into our lives when we least expect it. The unwanted cloud of anxiety affects millions of people worldwide—regardless of age, background, or circumstances. Anxiety can be triggered by work stress, relationships, health concerns, and uncertainties of life. Its grip can be suffocating, leaving us feeling helpless and overwhelmed. But here’s the good…
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Praise God! First New Testaments for Nigeria’s Epie and Ogbia People
There is great joy in southern Nigeria! Epie and Ogbia speakers now have access to God’s Word in their mother tongues. This momentous milestone was marked by two celebrations. On September 22, 2020, just five years after the Bible translation project got underway, people gathered at the Ogbia Brotherhood Hall to celebrate the completion of the Ogbia New Testament. John…
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Celebrating International Day of the Bible
Do you love the Bible? Well here’s some exciting news. On November 29, 2020, you are invited to express your love for Scripture as we celebrate International Day of the Bible. International Day of the Bible is part of National Bible Week. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt first declared National Bible Week in 1941 during World War II. After one of…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “The Power of Gratitude”
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, my family’s thanksgiving dinner tradition includes sharing something we are grateful for around the table. We look back over the year and share reasons, both big and small, of which we are especially thankful. Growing friendships, the blessing of a new job, the little league team, morning coffee rituals, quality time…
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How Gratitude Can Help You this Thanksgiving
It has been a rough year. One no one could have ever predicted. For many of us, gratitude isn’t at the forefront of our minds. But this is exactly when we should count our blessings! Giving thanks in the midst of pain and agony isn’t an easy thing to do. Just ask King David in the Bible. He faced many…
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The State of the Bible in the U.S. Military Community
Over the last few months, the latest State of the Bible 2020 report has provided our praying community with valuable insights on how to pray for increased Scripture engagement in America. This month, we invite you to pray for the U.S. Military community. The latest chapter, Chapter 8: Scripture Engagement and the U.S. Military, reveals the importance of God’s Word…
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4 Ways to Pray After the Election
Across the United States, Americans are both celebrating and protesting the election results. But regardless of political persuasion or who’s named as the 46th President of the United States, Scripture tell us that we, the church, are to pray for our leaders. In 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (GNT), Apostle Paul says, “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests…
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