This week marks the anniversary of the day a great mind left this world. On April 17th, 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away, leaving a legacy of patriotism, experience, and a thirst for knowledge and wisdom. As the 15th child in a poor family, Ben didn’t have the chance to get much formal education. He quit […]
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Christians everywhere are preparing for Christmas, the celebration of Jesus’ birth. But Jews, too, are readying themselves for a special celebration. Hanukkah will begin this year on December 12th. Whether you’re familiar with the history or symbolism of Hanukkah, its lessons have a lot to offer. We live in a time when religious freedom is
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With the arrival of the Christmas season, do you wonder how to understand the Savior better? Are you convinced that an ordinary person like you could never make a significant contribution to God’s work? In either case, learning about Joseph, the man who helped raise Jesus, could be helpful to you. Mary and Jesus often
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Do you struggle to see God’s hand in your daily life? Do you wonder whether you’re enough to fulfill the duties you are given? Then the prophet Elisha from the Old Testament might be a great hero for you to study. Elijah was certainly inspired in his choice of Elisha to become the next prophet.
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Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and a time for family. Children all over the country—some still in college and others much older—travel to their parents’ homes. But for many people, anticipating family gatherings can be more stressful than comforting. Countless questions may arise: “What will I say to my cousin who was a jerk
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Do you wish that God would talk to you more often? Do you have trouble recognizing God’s voice in your life? Then the story of Samuel from the Old Testament may be very encouraging for you to review. Many of us are familiar with at least the beginning of Samuel’s story. His mother, Hannah, covenanted
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Do you have a desire to serve others but wonder exactly how you’ll do it? Are you worried that you don’t have enough time or resources to help? Then Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan may have some helpful insights for you. Many of us are familiar with the story of the Samaritan stopping to
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Is there always something new in your life to worry about? Do you ever wonder how you are supposed to perform your Gospel duties when other priorities take so much of your time? If so, then Martha’s story—or stories—could be really helpful for you to take a look at. Many people are familiar with Luke’s
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Are you respected for your talents but disliked for your standards? Do you have to risk offending or angering your superiors on a daily basis? Then you have a lot in common with the Old Testament prophet, Daniel! You probably heard the tale of Daniel in the lion’s den as a child. Maybe you thought,
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Are you worried that you may never make it through your current challenges? Do you wish you knew more about God and how to get His help? Then you have some things in common with the Old Testament prophet, Elijah, and can take several lessons from his life. We don’t really know anything about Elijah’s
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