Think about the stories you know the best and love the most. Maybe it's a movie, maybe it's a book, maybe it's a story told in some other way. Stop for just a moment and visualize the story in your mind.
What does it look like? Do you see it on a timeline? Do you instantly visualize a collection of colorful characters? Do you picture various vivid settings?
I bet you answered yes to most of those questions. I also bet you would be prepared to talk confidently about that story, in detail, with anyone, anytime and without preparation because you don't just know your favorite story, you feel it.
That's where we want to get with the Bible.
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Bible News
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Major Study Links Religious Participation to Better Mental Health — May 21: A major research review by the Wheatley Institute affirms that religious involvement is overwhelmingly linked to better mental health outcomes, with positive findings outnumbering negative ones nearly 10 to 1. Drawing on over 1,000 studies, the report cites significant benefits in areas like reduced suicide rates, lower depression and anxiety levels, and improved emotional well-being — especially among those with sustained, active religious participation. (Christian Daily)
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United Bible Societies Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Look Forward — May 20: The United Bible Societies (UBS) celebrated its 80th anniversary with the release of “The Bible for Tomorrow: A Global Commitment to Future Christian Generations,” a declaration reaffirming UBS’s mission to make Scripture accessible worldwide. Operating in over 240 countries, UBS has contributed to 70% of global Bible translations, impacting 6.2 billion people. The declaration outlines six commitments for UBS’s future efforts. (Christian Daily)
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Daughter of Imprisoned Chinese Pastor Speaks on Persecution — May 20: Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of imprisoned Chinese pastor Jin “Ezra” Mingri, discussed the challenges of advocating for persecuted Christians in China. Despite her father’s arrest and the crackdown on house churches, many Chinese Christians remain skeptical of advocacy, rooted in a theology of suffering and historical isolation. Drexel called for global awareness and solidarity, drawing on biblical examples like Esther and Nehemiah. (Christianity Today)
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Faith in the Bible is not presented as shallow certainty or forced confidence. It is trust in God’s character, promises, and presence — even through hard situations and seasons.
Yet while Scripture certainly celebrates strong faith, it also tells the truth about human weakness. Many faithful people in the Bible had moments of fear, questioning, hesitation, grief, or doubt.
So if you or someone you know is experiencing doubt — or if you need some encouragement that God will reward your faith during challenging times — take heart, and be encouraged by these Bible verses about deep faith, bold doubt, and the uplifting power and presence of the Lord through it all.
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Meditation is not new, and it is not new age. God, not the gurus, devised it, and it’s based on the Bible, not on Buddha.
Biblical meditation is an antidote to the unprecedented stress of our age. In a world where everyone is overwhelmed and undervalued, our survival, sanity, and saintliness depend on reclaiming the lost art of biblical meditation. This habit can dramatically lessen your anxiety in life, reduce your stress, bring new success to your days, and leave you with ocean depths of inner peace.
If you’re hesitant about meditation because these days it’s more commonly practiced in Eastern religions, it’s high time for Christians to reclaim the practice.
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Recent research from the American Bible Society (ABS) has shed light on how young parents (Millennials and Gen Z) are faring with Scripture.
According to the 2026 State of the Bible report on “Parenting With the Bible,” young parents are open to Scripture, but struggling to fully engage. Balancing work and family life, with fatigue and worries about finances, tops the list of concerns. Providing their children with guidance and discipline is next, with spiritual needs at the bottom.
That’s surprising in light of the rest of the report.
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Seeking After the Heart of God for 52 Weeks
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In this 52-week Bible study—designed to be started at any point in the year—Max Lucado delves into King David's story to discover what it means to chase after God's own heart.
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Find hope amid anxiety through the spiritual practice of breath prayer in this beautifully illustrated and practical guide to connecting body, mind, and spirit during times of stress.
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