Abigail Adams: Woman of Valor
“Her price was indeed above rubies,” is how John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, mourned his mother, Abigail (1744–1818) in his diary upon her death. His reference to the description of the “Woman of Valor” in Proverbs 31:10 was apt. After all, Abigail’s life had been steeped in Scripture. The future second First Lady was born on November 22, 1744,…
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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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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 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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31-Days of Prayer this July
I once heard, “Don’t let life happen to you. You should happen to life!” Many of us began the year with bold goals for spiritual, personal and professional growth. We got life planners, journaled our prayers, and grew in hope for new possibilities ahead. Proactive preparation helped us create targets, get our schedule in order, and begin to work toward…
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5 Creative Ways to Inspire Your Children to Pray for Bible Ministry
One night during dinner, I suddenly became keenly aware of my kids’ prayers. They prayed about their day, their family, their problems. All good things to pray about. But that’s when I knew I needed to inspire them to pray for lives to be transformed by God’s Word. As parents, we must teach our children that their prayers are powerful,…
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