“Is it really possible for a Christian to be anxious for nothing?” asks this note from the Believer’s Bible Commentary regarding Philippians 4:6-7. A sentence later, the commentary author provides the resounding answer: “It is possible as long as we have the resource of believing prayer.” The Challenge of Prayer Such an event as the […]
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This is the one-hundred-third lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Mel Lawrenz will be offering […]
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With the majority of Americans confined to their homes, thousands stricken by COVID-19, and Bibles an increasingly sought-after resource, Tyndale and Zondervan have released two new editions of the Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition, (Tyndale House/Zondervan, 2019): Large Print and Personal Size. [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, A Museum of the Bible Launch […]
This is the one-hundred-second lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Mel Lawrenz will be offering […]
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While many of us are stuck at home, unable to attend church services or join a household Bible study, it’s more important than ever that we pursue a deeper understanding of Scripture and remain in the Word. Bible Gateway Plus is a digital Bible study service that gives you access to a library of study […]
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This is the one-hundred-first lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Mel Lawrenz will be offering […]
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By Max Lucado [Sign up to receive the once-a-week free email devotional, An Encouraging Word from Max Lucado] There has been much discussion recently over what to believe. Are the coronavirus numbers accurate? Are the reports from other countries dependable? Dare we be optimistic about treatments and vaccines? Like you, I’ve struggled to separate caution […]
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The Bible consistently communicates the fact that God is our source of certainty in uncertain times. When a pandemic strikes, when the economy falters, when today is nothing like we expected yesterday, we can take solace from Scripture, knowing that God’s promises never fail. Philippians 4:19 says, “God will meet all your needs according to […]
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