by JP Foster and Matt Williams |
In our culture, hopeful means we want something to happen or be true, and we have a pretty good reason for thinking it might happen.
Some hope to win the lottery, a free trip to an exotic part of the world, or a new car at a raffle. How much hope a person has is based on how much trust one has in themselves or in someone else to make it happen.
Hope in our culture is not based on a solid foundation. It is wishful thinking more than expectant confidence. Christian hope is different. |
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The child of a prisoner needs to know they are remembered by their parent, especially at Christmas. That's why a gift, chosen just for them, arriving with a personal message of love from their mom or dad, means so much. This is a beautiful reflection of Christ's own love for us—a love that never fails and reminds us we are always cherished. When you give to Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, you share this powerful, tangible message of hope by connecting children to their parents. You also reach boys and girls with the life-changing love of Jesus through the Gospel. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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November 5 — The Bible Society's Patmos Typology Report maps global Bible engagement across seven cultural clusters, revealing diverse challenges and opportunities. While 73% of people worldwide value faith, Bible engagement varies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 51% read the Bible weekly, while in secular Western societies, only 24% do. Barriers like low literacy, secularism, and regional perceptions must be met with tailored strategies to make Scripture relevant and transformative across diverse contexts. (Christian Today) |
| November 5 — Tel Megiddo in Israel continues its rich archaeological revelations (see October 31). A 5,000-year-old winepress, one of the oldest in the region, was uncovered alongside ritual artifacts from the Canaanite period. The discovery provides definitive evidence of ancient wine production during the rise of urbanization in the region. Ritual vessels, including a ram-shaped libation vessel, were also found near the city's temple, suggesting folk worship practices by local farmers. (Jerusalem Post) |
| November 5 — Nigeria remains the most violent country for Christians, with over 3,000 killed for their faith last year. Islamist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, along with radicalized Fulani militants, target Christians through killings, kidnappings, and displacement. While violence is concentrated in the north, it is spreading southward, inflamed by religious extremism, poverty, and resource conflicts. Christians are 6.5 times more likely to be killed than Muslims in affected areas. (Evangelical Focus) |
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Have you ever considered your role on this earth from a heavenly perspective? The moment you commit to following Jesus Christ, your citizenship changes. You are no longer primarily a citizen of your country or culture; you become a kingdom ambassador. This calling is not just a title but a transformative identity that shapes how we live, interact, and influence the world around us.
This isn't about becoming a secret agent for heaven. Instead, it's a call to live a visible, authentic faith. It means allowing the comprehensive rule of God to manifest in every area of your life — personal, family, church, and community.
As we align ourselves with God's agenda, we don't just get a glimpse of heaven; we actively participate in bringing its reality to earth. |
| Here's your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of November! Click each link to read the verse in your preferred translation — or download the image (or PDF) of all verse references. |
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