Our happiness story goes like this: Figure out what makes you happy, then don’t let anyone stop you from getting it. That’s what we are told to pursue.
The General Social Survey has asked Americans about their happiness since 1972. For decades, most Americans reported being happy. Not anymore. Happiness has plummeted across every demographic and age group, during the very period in which American society became the most affluent and prosperous in history.
We have more of the things we thought would make us happy, yet we report being more miserable than ever. Why?
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Right now, men and women behind bars are praying for hope, for forgiveness, and for purpose for their lives.
Your gift can be the answer to those prayers. When you give to Prison Fellowship, you help place a Bible into the hands of someone who is crying out to God and needs to hear His voice.
For many of these incarcerated men and women, it will be the first Bible they have ever owned, and God’s Word will meet them right where they are.
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Bible News
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Hebron Completes Restoration of Traditional Tomb of Ruth and Jesse — September 16: Hebron’s Jewish community has completed a four-year, $1 million restoration of the , King David’s great-grandmother and father. Renovations added stone graves, a synagogue, study hall, visitor facilities, and access to Tel Hebron’s archaeological park. Organizers say the renewed site aims to strengthen younger generations’ connection with biblical heritage. (Jerusalem Post)
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Handel’s “Messiah” Echoes Across John the Baptist’s Traditional Martyrdom Site — September 18: More than 2,500 people at Mukawir, Jordan, the fortress traditionally associated with John the Baptist’s beheading (). The orchestra and soloists blended Western and Middle Eastern classical music in a shortened production covering Jesus’ birth, life, and the “Hallelujah” chorus. The performance marks the beginning of preparations for global commemorations of John in 2030. (Christian Daily)
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Jonathan Roumie Bids Farewell as The Chosen Finishes Filming — September 19: Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen, marked the completion of the series’ final season with quoting : “I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” The Catholic actor thanked supporters, cast, crew, and his team after years portraying Jesus. Season 6, covering Christ’s final day and Crucifixion, premieres November 15, while Season 7 will depict the Resurrection. (Aleteia)
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After the dramatic showdown — and Elijah's decisive victory — on Mt. Carmel, Ahab and Jezebel immediately put out a threat on his life.
We’d expect our prophet to take a stand against their implacability. But, no, Elijah was so scared he made a run for it, a hundred miles across the hills of Samaria. He collapsed, with blistered feet and weary limbs, beneath a juniper tree. In what he thought would be his final request, the once triumphant but now truant prophet prayed, “‘Enough of this, God! Take my life — I’m ready to join my ancestors in the grave!’” (1 Kings 19:4–5 MSG).
We should stop and thank God for telling us this story.
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Few sermons will make you squirm in the pew more than one on forgiving others.
We love to hear that God forgives us, but the rest gets uncomfortable. Grudges have a long, long shelf life and a natural ability to justify all kinds of reasons to stay fresh.
The latest State of the Bible report from the American Bible Society (ABS) zeroes in on forgiveness. From it, two complementary facts emerge: First, forgiveness is a personal struggle for all of us. And second, an inability to forgive can harm us.
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