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Living in an Atmosphere of Prayer

“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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How to Live the Bible — Living in the Exile of Pandemic

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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Strong Demand for Bibles During Global Crisis; Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition Now Available in Large Print and Personal Size

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 […]

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How to Live the Bible — Can Anything Good Come Out of Suffering?

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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Easily Study Scripture on Your Own With Bible Gateway Plus

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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How to Live the Bible — Living in a Catastrophic World

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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Easter Canceled? Not on Your Life!

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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Praying the Names of God: Hope Is Brightness That Can’t Be Quenched

By Ann Spangler People’s names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible. The book Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide […]

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Free Download of the New Song: Yes Amen

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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Praying the Names of God: The Confidence of Hope

By Ann Spangler People’s names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible. The book Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide […]

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