Patriots and the Promised Land: Joshua on July 4
By Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern While this July 4th, most Americans are, amidst the barbecues and jumps in the pool, unlikely to pop open a Bible and start reading the book of Joshua, they might at least take a moment during the festivities to consider how the book’s eponymous Israelite hero helped shape the United States from the colonial period…
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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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Jesus Is Compassionate Toward Us: Matthew 9:36 NKJV
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36 NKJV God is moved with compassion toward us, and because of his compassion and care for us, we never have to fear what life may bring. In Matthew 9, after reading that…
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The Key to Contentment: Philippians 4:11–13 (NKJV)
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things…
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Good News from God’s Word for Your Hardest Moments
Where do you turn in your hardest moments? Maybe it’s a life-changing diagnosis or sudden car accident. Or maybe it’s been a divorce you’ve been dreading for many years, or the death of a close friend after a long illness. When our hearts are burdened by sorrow, we can feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or even hopeless. In these times, we need…
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3 Prayers for Your New Year
The LORD’s unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. Lamentations 3:22–23 GNT After the hectic holiday season, it can be difficult to face the reality of a new year. The Christmas lights are coming down. The spirit of goodwill and generosity is harder to find. The days are short and the nights…
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How Do I Keep My Faith Strong? 3 Answers from the Bible
Good habits—they’re difficult to form and easy to abandon! We begin each new year with bright hopes and bold plans. But by February we’ve found a load of excuses for why life is easier without our new habits. Going to the gym? It’s so hard to find that extra hour each morning. Eating healthy? Too much planning and preparation in…
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