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Michael Newdow, 62, a California emergency-room doctor and atheist, who once argued against the Pledge of Allegiance before the Supreme Court, has filed a federal lawsuit in an Ohio court seeking to strip the phrase “In God We Trust” from American paper money and coins. He claims the motto is a violation of his religious freedom. Read more from Religion News Service.
The Gideons International don’t seek publicity. They are content to do quietly what they have done since 1898: endeavor to put a free Bible in the drawer of every nightstand in every hotel room in the United States and throughout the world. Read more from The Wall Street Journal.
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“Bible study” is something long associated with taking notes, cross-referencing hefty commentaries, and small group meetings—all predominately offline activities that are traditionally hard to replicate in an online environment. But the times are changing, and we’ve reached a point where the advantages of studying, not “just” reading, the Bible online far outweigh the drawbacks. Read 5 reason why.
Want to read about Christians who have impacted the world for Christ? How about Christian ministries that are making a difference for Jesus? Or compelling testimonies that tell how the Lord works through everyday people, events, and circumstances? Or articles that show the importance of biblical principles and attributes like self-control, generosity, and sacrificial love? Bible Gateway interviewed Dan Brownell, editor of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Read this interview.
In this 11th lesson about studying the Bible, pastor and author Mel Lawrenz says, "Studying the Bible inevitably involves studying the meaning of individual words, but we must always remember that the meaning of the biblical author is found in complete thoughts represented in sentences or blocks of sentences. We find the meaning of words in their context." If you want to study the Bible better, read this installment of his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email.
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January 18, America celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Do you think of Dr. King’s message of equality as a political statement? If so, you might be surprised by the extent to which the Bible formed the basis for his vision. Dr. King understood that the fight for equality was a spiritual, not just a cultural or political, struggle. Here are some brief essays that will help you explore the biblical foundation upon which Dr. King based his call for justice and equality. Read more.
The Barna Group, in partnership with the American Bible Society, has released its annual survey of America’s most “Bible-minded” cities. The report is based on thousands of interviews conducted over the course of many years, and as in the past, the results are interesting and a little provocative. Chattanooga, Tennessee, reclaims its title as the most Bible-minded city in America; Albany/Schenectady/Troy, New York the least. Read more.
Don't worry if you've already missed some days in your Bible reading resolution schedule for 2016. Let Bible Gateway help you. Read more.
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A popular saying admonishes, "You may be the only Bible some people read." What are the critical scriptural issues involved in acting out your faith in front of a watching and sometimes hostile world? Bible Gateway interviewed speaker, author, and pastor Bobby Conway about his book, The Fifth Gospel: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, You (Harvest House Publishers, 2014). Read this interview.
Have you had a chance to check out our new free email devotional, Devotions for Die-Hard Fans? It’s a two-week devotional written specifically for sports fans. Ed McMinn, author of the devotional, was interviewed several years ago on TV. In this brief interview, he describes the inspiration for writing a sports-themed devotional and other details. If you’re on the fence about subscribing, this should give you a good idea of what to expect. Watch the video.
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