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Do you long to experience God in the thick of life’s demands? If you’re honest with yourself, do you admit, “I barely know you, God”? Do you consider God to be a familiar stranger? Bible Gateway interviewed Sara Hagerty (@SaraHagerty), author of Adore: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your […]
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During this time of trial and uncertainty, when many of us are facing a fast-developing reality that includes ‘physical distancing’ and school and church closures, we at Bible Gateway are more aware than ever of our mission to be a source of light in God’s world. We’re working hard to make sure our many visitors, […]
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As I write this post, major news organizations are reporting the global spread of the Coronavirus with what seems like fear and an increase in alarm compared to just yesterday. The media is broadcasting fears regarding the predicted negative effect on the global economy, the apparent misinformation about numbers of cases, the complex issues concerning […]
In 2022, Ash Wednesday comes on March 2n, and it marks the beginning of the period on the church calendar called Lent. While most Christians are familiar with Ash Wednesday—the beginning of this season of repentance and prayer that leads up to Easter Sunday—Lent itself is a term that’s not as widely known or celebrated, […]
By Cynthia Heald My young friend Amy came to my home to share with me a deep hurt that she had been struggling with for years. The burden she carried had come from her father’s abuse. She had read several books, sought good counsel, and when she came to talk with me, I think she […]
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Want to know what matters to God? Look at what matters to Jesus. Starting January 1st, the Jesus 15-day devotional invites you to take a closer look at Jesus. Ponder his life. Consider his ways. Take a moment to search the heart of the One who would rather die for you than live without you. […]
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What is a biblical concordance? Put simply, a concordance is an index—in most cases, alphabetical—that supplies the location and usage of words in the book. In its simplest form, you might use a biblical concordance, for instance, if you want to find all the passages in the Bible that contain the word ‘love.’ Most Bibles […]
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Tisha B’Av – a day of fasting and prayer for the Jewish community, begins the evening of August 10th and ends on the 11th. This period of mourning commemorates the many tragedies suffered throughout Jewish history on this day, including the destruction of Solomon’s temple by the Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the […]
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The moon is the material heavenly body in our solar system that God made on the fourth day of creation to give light at night. And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. And God set them in the expanse […]
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If you’re a Bible Gateway Plus member, you know many valuable resources are available to you. Here are 5 quick tricks to make it easier to find what you’re looking for and get the most out of the service. If you’re new to Bible Gateway Plus, you can find out more about it here. 1. […]
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