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State Representative Tom Miles thinks it's fitting to give the Bible a place of prominence in Mississippi. "A couple of years ago we had added 'In God We Trust' to the state seal," said Miles. "Everybody's money that you pull out of your pocket says 'In God We Trust.' We thought that making [the Bible] the official book of the state of Mississippi would be another way that we could re-confirm our faith." Watch the video at WLBT-TV.
We were saddened this week to learn that Charles Ryrie, a Bible scholar who made his mark with a groundbreaking popular study Bible and many other books, died at age 90 after a long and remarkable life. Read more.
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Don McClanen, who founded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in 1954, has died at the age of 91. “Don’s unwavering commitment and vision truly enabled FCA to grow to where it is today, encouraging millions of coaches and athletes to lead lives that are dedicated to Christ,” said Les Steckel, FCA president and CEO, in a statement. Read more from Christianity Today. Then read about our free sports email devotional: Devotions for Die-Hard Fans
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Did you know that most of the books that comprise the New Testament are actually letters (also known as “epistles”)? The “Pauline epistles”—written by the influential apostle Paul—are particularly central to Christian belief. Join us each Monday during Lent as we take a look at a different epistle. The first letter on our tour is the book of Romans. Read more.
“Holy Week” is the name given to identify the final days leading to Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. As Holy Week unfolds, a large cast of characters play out a powerful emotional drama. But the story’s depth makes it somewhat complex. To help you track the people, places, and events of Holy Week day-by-day, Bible Gateway has prepared an infographic that visualizes each of the different strands of the Easter story as they lead to Easter Sunday. Print this Infographic and distribute it with your church bulletin in advance of Easter.
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During Lent, whether you're a longtime Christian or are simply curious about Jesus Christ, use these free email devotionals to help you focus your journey toward Easter. Read more.
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Another big-screen adaptation of the Easter story is currently in theaters: Risen. It examines the resurrection from a different perspective—that of a Roman centurion tasked with securing Jesus’ body after the crucifixion. Read more and watch the trailer.
We're 14 lessons in on how to study the Bible by pastor and author Mel Lawrenz. So far Mel has covered such topics as the best way to approach your study; how Scripture examines us; the roles observation and curiosity play; how to develop a biblical vocabulary; what a topical study is; and much more. If you want to study the Bible better, read his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email.
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Zondervan and Thomas Nelson are interested in making Scripture available with features that meet your needs. They've created a survey that should take you 10-12 minutes depending on your responses. Your opinions are anonymous and only used in combination with other responses. Upon completion of the survey, you'll receive the PDF ebook of Church History in Plain English by Bruce Shelley (556 pages). Click to get started.
This feature in the Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of the plethora of Bible versions available for you to freely read on Bible Gateway. This week, learn about and read the New International Version (NIV).
John Baker, author of Your First Step to Celebrate Recovery, writes: "Since the beginning of time, men and women have searched for happiness—usually in all the wrong places, trying all the wrong things. But there’s only one place where we can find tested-and-proven, absolutely-gonna-work principles that will lead to healing and happiness. These principles come in the form of eight statements from the truest of all books—the Bible—and from the most revered Teacher of all time—Jesus Christ. Jesus laid out these principles for happiness in the Sermon on the Mount in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 5 (the Beatitudes)." Read the rest of this book excerpt.
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