You might have noticed a polling widget mysteriously appear in the right hand navigation bar of the blog a few weeks ago (if you didn’t: there’s a polling widget in the right hand navigation bar of our blog!). We’ve just put up a new poll, so take a second to weigh in on the following […]
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We’re happy to announce that the first Encouragement for Today email devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries comes out on Monday! Proverbs 31 has a heart for “bringing God’s peace, perspective and purpose to today’s busy woman.”
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Today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. As anyone who has seen a recent newspaper knows, there are plenty of reasons to be praying. What are some of your favorite prayers from the Bible?
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The launch of the SBL Greek New Testament on Bible Gateway has us thinking about the benefit of having access to the Bible in its original languages. It’s obviously important for pastors and scholars who are involved in Bible translation, but what about for the average Joe in the pews? We could come up with […]
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A recent USA Today article touts the ubiquitousness of the King James Version (KJV) Bible in the United States. They’re cribbing off of a Lifeway Research study that shows “82 percent of Americans who read the Bible at least once a month own a KJV.” The article includes a video that serves as a good […]
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After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb….
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Some people call it Holy Thursday, others as Maundy Thursday. But what does the “Maundy” in “Maundy Thursday” mean? It’s certainly not a commonly-used word or something you’re likely to hear outside the context of Easter. What did this term mean, and where did it come from? Etymologically, the consensus is that “Maundy” comes from […]
Just a quick reminder: many of our newsletters are tackling the events of Holy Week and Easter over the next few days. Click on any of the links to sign up and join us as we explore Jesus’ last days before the crucifixion: Join Mel Lawrenz for the final week of his thought-provoking Knowing Him […]
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One of our bloggers’ wife went into labor today! We’re extremely excited for them, but it does mean that posting is going to be a bit lighter around here for the next week or two while his family adjusts to the new addition to the family. We appreciate your understanding, and please pray for a […]
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The next issue of Lee Strobel’s Investigating Faith newsletter goes out tomorrow, April 5th, and it’s not too late to sign up! Investigating Faith is broad look at the contemporary issues surrounding faith. Lee is a respected and skilled communicator with an extensive knowledge of apologetics. In the following excerpt from the last Investigating Faith […]
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