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You Belong to God — Not to Caesar by Mark Clark Sometime after God made us in his image, we began doing something that nothing else in the world does. We began longing. There are several secular theories about how to find happiness and fulfillment and meaning as human beings, but none of them adequately answer the problem of our longings. A century after testing out the secular answers to those longings, we are more depressed, more suicidal, more anxious, and more lost than ever. How then can we find our way home? Read More Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news February 14 — Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin are bringing a modern retelling of the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz to Netflix with their film "R&B." Set in Tennessee, the story follows a young woman who leaves Atlanta's competitive music scene to care for an elderly widow, discovering love and a maternal bond she never had. The film also features music from icons like Babyface, Jermaine Dupri, and Lecrae. (RELEVANT) February 14 — The ESV announced its first edits in nearly a decade, including 68 word changes, 57 footnote modifications, and 14 punctuation adjustments. One such change is reverting the ESV's controversial change of Genesis 3:16 from its 2016 version ("Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you") to its original 2001 translation ("Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you"). (Christian Today) February 14 — The Sarum Master Bible, a 13th-century illuminated manuscript, has returned to Salisbury Cathedral after nearly 800 years in private hands. About the size of a mass-market paperback, this Vulgate Bible features a tiny font with intricate, colorful initials and was likely commissioned by a wealthy individual for private use. It will be displayed at the Cathedral from February 28 to March 20, 2025. (The Guardian) See All News Access an additional $3,100 worth of resources and go even deeper in your Bible study. Try it free for 14 days Start Your Free Trial  Look at the Book: Matthew With the Gospel of Matthew — a book that relies heavily on Old Testament prophecies for the Messiah — we now move into the New Testament in our series of infographics on the books of the Bible. Here's your quick-reference guide to the gospel. LEARN MORE ► In Case You Missed It How to Cope With Disappointment as a Christian Despite Jesus's warnings, many Christians still have a hard time dealing with disappointments. We know the Scriptures are full of people in deep pain and anguish, but somehow, we still believe that God is only with us when our pockets are overflowing, our stomachs are full, and all seems right and good in the world.   If anything, though, Christians should be the most equipped people to face disappointment. Why? Because Christian belief explains why disappointment exists while also giving us the resources to cope with it: grief. Read More What Would You Do If You Knew Jesus Was Coming Back in Ten Years? A few years ago, I found myself in a place of exhaustion. A friend of mine prayed for God to give me clarity, and that very night, I had a dream that Jesus was coming back in ten years. While I have no idea if Jesus will actually come back in ten years or tomorrow or generations from now, what I do know is that this dream changed me, and I haven't been the same since. What about you? Imagine if you knew with absolute certainty (reminder, we don't) that Jesus is coming back in ten years. What would change about your life? 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