Teddy’s Ten Commandments: The Core of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Approach to Life and Government
In 1899, New York Governor Teddy Roosevelt offered advice for the students at Mount Pleasant Military Academy. The legendary leader of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the Rough Riders, drew from a rather surprising source—the revelation at the foot of another mountain, Sinai, three thousand years prior. “I urge you to have the widest toleration in…
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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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Look Forward to Christmas with 7 Bible Verses that Point to Jesus
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 GNT It’s easy to get swept away in the rush before Christmas. The hustle of gift shopping; the long discussions over which side of the family to visit first; the crammed calendars; the hectic workload as you prepare for holiday…
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Give Thanks for God’s Goodness with Psalm 107
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, it’s easy to get distracted by all the good things we have to look forward to: delicious food, friends and family we haven’t seen all year, football games, crisp fall weather.… What’s not to love about this uniquely American holiday? As you anticipate the joy of Thanksgiving, you also have a chance to reflect…
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Need Hope Today? Guide Your Prayers with These 3 Scriptures
When was the last time you felt good about the future? Many of us spend our days watching negative news stories flash across our screens. We try our best to avoid heated debates on politics and religion with friends and family members. We see division growing in our churches, schools, and communities. It’s no surprise that we often find hope…
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Testify! Our Staff Share Stories of Your Prayers at Work. Here’s Moriah.
In this “Testify” series, our staff at American Bible Society share the testimonies of people whose lives have been transformed through your prayers. Your prayers enable American Bible Society and our global partners to share the life-changing message of the Bible with people around the world. And God is moving on hearts in miraculous ways! Today, Moriah Hall, who serves…
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