6 Ways to Pray on International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
On International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world who live faithfully for Christ despite being targeted for their faith. Christianity, A Persecuted Faith Many Christians live with the threat of violence every day. They are isolated, attacked, arrested, beaten, and imprisoned. They are discriminated against at work and…
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Drivers of Bible Engagement
What can a church do to get people more engaged with the Bible? We often look for the perfect program, the trendy resource, or the killer app, when the best answers might be hiding in plain sight.1. The Bible incorporated and identified in church services. In many churches, Scripture is woven into every service. Liturgies are full of Bible quotations…
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Scripture in Winter Light
As autumn moves along, do you find yourself bracing for the dark days to come, as I do? Encroaching darkness It’s early December in northern Minnesota. I love this state, but its bleak landscape seems to mirror my dread of the coming winter. The relentless flatness of the prairie gives little protection from the piercing wind. Harvest is past and…
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How to Pray for Victims of Trauma in Thailand
Thailand is known as the land of smiles—a warm, friendly culture where people are kind and welcoming. But behind some of those smiles lie a very different story. Human trafficking, displaced people, poverty, domestic violence, and natural disasters have taken a toll on this large Southeast Asian country’s population. Given the shortage of available mental health professionals, coupled with the…
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The Power of Thanksgiving
The word “Thanksgiving” has taken on a whole new meaning since the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated together in 1621. Since that first Thanksgiving, we Americans have layered the word with thoughts of turkey roasting in a warm kitchen, pumpkin pie piled high with whipped cream, and families gathering. We plan, we shop, we cook in preparation. Even those of…
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5 Verses to Cope with Dwindling Finances
You pinch every penny. It feels like you’re even pinching half pennies. Before payday, you think of all the extra money you’ll finally have to pay off bills and invest in your savings account. But it seems like the minute the money hits your account, it disappears without a trace. Sometimes, you’re convinced there must be some system error.…
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4 Ways to Pray on International Day of the Bible
Do you have a Bible verse you love? Mine is John 3:16. I memorized it at summer camp when I was 9 years old, and have loved its message ever since: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.” This beautiful…
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