5 Ways to Pray with American Bible Society on World Day of Prayer
Scripture illustrates that praying together is powerful. The early Christians were devoted to praying together. And often, they saw God move in extraordinary ways as they prayed with one heart and mind. Following Jesus’s ascension into heaven, the disciples returned to the upper room in Jerusalem where they, “… often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind…
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2020 is the Year of the Bible
This year, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m reading through the WHOLE Bible. And so far, I’m loving it! Each morning as I sit on my couch and read Scripture, I feel like God is sitting right next to me telling me his story. A story filled with undeniable love but also with indescribable pain. A story about…
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2019 Prayer Impact Report
Dear Prayer Partners, A lot can happen in a year! To our faithful prayer community that now reaches 25,000 partners from over 25 nations, we extend heartfelt gratitude for your prayers in 2019.You prayed, and God responded. Read the full Prayer Impact Report to learn the 5 ways God has answered your prayers over 2019.Gratefully,Laura GishDirector of Prayer Mobilization DOWNLOAD…
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Helping Others Find a Way Out of Trauma
When my dear friend Anabelle lost her mother suddenly, her world was shaken to the core. Anabelle couldn’t eat, sleep, or stop crying. Despair seemed to overwhelm her constantly. Seemingly peaceful moments were interrupted by waves of grief that sent Anabelle spiraling into depression for days. There was no escaping the pain. That is trauma. Trauma can cause deep and…
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Corrective Surgery from the Bible
Truth has taken a beating in the last few years. From the White House to the Vatican, the concern for “fake news” is talked about, but the reality of deception is as old as Genesis. We can blame the Internet for getting falsehood out faster than before. We can blame cable news for tilting every story to one side or…
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Failure can be a pathway to success
Like it or not, failure is an inevitable part of life. We face it at work, at home, and in ministry. Unfortunately, society doesn’t place a high degree of value on failure, so people are not often equipped to deal with it when it comes. But failure can be one of our learning tools—especially when teaching others about the Bible.…
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5 Verses to Find Joy in What You Have
Often, scrolling through Instagram offers a nice check-in on what my friends are up to. I sit nestled on my comfy couch, sipping coffee and smiling at all the fun the world has to offer. Sometimes, though, when I’m having a blah day, Instagram feels like a reminder of what I don’t have. I scroll past the images of couples…
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