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One Woman's Courageous Journey to Save Her Marriage: An Interview with Shauna Shanks


What's the outcome when we dare to follow God’s audacious outline for love as described in 1 Corinthians 13 even in the face of adultery and threat of divorce? What happens if we take God at his word and assume the love chapter was really meant to be followed literally word by word? Bible Gateway interviewed Shauna Shanks about her book, A Fierce Love: One Woman's Courageous Journey to Save Her Marriage (Zondervan, 2017).

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The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary is Now Part of Bible Gateway Plus!


The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary is now a part of the Bible Gateway Plus digital study library! Through thousands of articles, maps, and images covering every book and chapter of the Bible, this biblically sound dictionary will bring the text of Scripture alive for you as never before. Bible Gateway Plus members can now access this resource right alongside their online Bible reading. If you're not a member, you can get full access to the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary and 40+ other study titles when you start your risk-free 30-day trial.


 

Hope and Healing for Trauma and Stress: An Interview with Dr. Laurel Shaler


How does the Bible help you find freedom from stress and trauma? What's the biblical antidote for nagging worry and sleepless nights? What are the ways to achieve peace and build confidence? Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Laurel Shaler about her book, Reclaiming Sanity: Hope and Healing for Trauma, Stress, and Overwhelming Life Events (David C. Cook, 2017).

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Kentucky’s Public Schools May Now Legally Teach About the Bible


Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed a bill into law June 27 giving local school boards the option of developing an elective Bible literacy class as part of their social studies curriculum.

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How Well Do You Know These Bible Prayers? Test Your Bible Trivia With Our Prayer Quiz


How well do you know the prayers of the Bible? Test your Bible knowledge in our quiz about the famous (and a few not-so-famous) biblical prayers! For example, why did the high priest Eli, seeing Hannah praying, initially rebuke her?

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Get Out of the Middle of the Road


In her book, She's Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You (Zondervan, 2017), the daughter of Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, says, "Never in a million years did I think I would take a trip designed for relaxation and pleasure only to find myself sitting on the side of the road injured. All I’d wanted was another perfect day, another great experience, another adventure that lived up to my expectations. Sometimes, though, our days don’t live up to our expectations...."


Create Your Own Parallel Bible Free: How to Compare Different Bible Translations Side-by-Side on Bible Gateway


Get a comprehensive understanding of the nuances in a passage of Scripture when you compare Bible versions side-by-side on Bible Gateway. Here's how!

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Christian Storybooks for Children, Custom-Made By You


A great kids gift for any occasion or holiday, personalized storybooks will help your child identify with God on a deeper and more personal level. Simply choose your book, customize it with your child's name, and create a memory that they'll cherish forever. You can even include your own heartfelt message or devotion, as well as a photo of your child!


The 4 Most Common Questions About Life After Death


As we ponder eternal life on the new earth, will eating and drinking be essential, necessary, or even possible in our spiritual bodies? Randy Frazee, author of the book, What Happens After You Die: A Biblical Guide to Paradise, Hell, and Life After Death (Thomas Nelson, 2017), says, "The answer is a resounding, confident yes!" Here's why....


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With God in Russia: Christian Hope Despite Persecution


Republished for a new century, With God in Russia (HarperOne, 2017) is the classic memoir of an American-born Jesuit priest imprisoned for 15 years in a Soviet gulag during the height of the Cold War—a poignant and spiritually uplifting story of extraordinary faith and fortitude as indelible as Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption (Delacorte Press, 2014).


Spotlight: New English Translation (NET)


This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of the plethora of Bible versions available for you to freely read on Bible Gateway. Compare them side-by-side. This week:


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