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Weekly Brief is your 1-minute smart and fast report to keep you informed of important Bible-related trends, statistics, articles, and pivotal happenings on the Web and at Bible Gateway. Forward to your friends and share with your followers to encourage them to subscribe. How to Make Big Decisions Wisely: An Interview with Alan Ehler   Have you considered lately the importance of every decision you make every day? What does the Bible say about the proper way of making decisions? How can you be sure the choices you make are the best ones for your life? Bible Gateway interviewed Alan Ehler (@alanehler) about his book, How to Make Big Decisions Wisely: A Biblical and Scientific Guide to Healthier Habits, Less Stress, A Better Career, and Much More (Zondervan, 2020). Read This Interview No God but One: Allah or Jesus?—An Interview with Nabeel Qureshi   How similar are the world's two largest religions? What claims does each faith make upon believers' intellects and lives? What is the evidence supporting each religion's distinctive beliefs? How does sharia contrast with the gospel? Readers of Nabeel Qureshi's first book, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity (Zondervan, 2014)—winner of the 2015 Christian Book Awards®—already appreciate his careful and respectful comparison of Islam and Christianity. Bible Gateway interviewed Nabeel Qureshi, author of No God but One: Allah or Jesus?—A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity (Zondervan, 2016). Read This Interview Come to Online Church This Sunday   Join Max Lucado for a brief Online Church on the Bible Gateway Facebook page this Sunday at 9:30 EDT during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Also join the free Anxious for Nothing Online Bible Study based on the book Anxious for Nothing. Join This Free Study   IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR YOU See this week’s Bible News Roundup. Review previous editions of Bible News Roundup and Weekly Brief. Visit the Bible Gateway Pastor Resources Page. Save with Bible Gateway’s Deal of the Day. Sign up to receive our Deal of the Day newsletter. Learn about MasterLectures. Become a member of Bible Gateway Plus. Ramadan lasts from April 23 - May 23. See the Understanding Islam section of resources in the Bible Gateway Store. Mother's Day is May 10. See the Gifts for Mom section in the Bible Gateway Store. We're now in the season of Easter (until Pentecost Sunday). See the Easter section of resources in the Bible Gateway Store. 2020 is the Year Of The Bible. Select the free Bible Reading Plan

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Video: God's Living Water   Wednesday was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Reflect upon God's wonderful creation of water in this three-minute video set to the hymn, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Watch & Share The Video

The Bible and Trees   National Arbor Day in the USA is celebrated on the last Friday in April. God's creation of trees furnishes us with two of life's essentials: food and oxygen. They also provide shelter, medicine, tools, and more. Without trees, our life on earth would be impossible. What does the Bible say about trees? Read The Bible Passages

One of the Most Empowering Gifts We Can Give Kids   Rachel Macy Stafford, author of Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids (Zondervan, 2020), says, "We cannot control all the conflicting messages our kids receive, but we can control the messages they receive from us. Leading and raising kids these days requires more than modeling, more than imparting knowledge...." Read More

It's OK to Be Strong   Lisa Bevere, author of Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life (Thomas Nelson, 2020), says, "Both Moses and Jesus were meek, but not weak. The meek know their strength comes from God. Esther was meek, but she was no weakling...." Read More

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How to Live The Bible — Can Anything Good Come Out of Suffering?   In this 100th lesson on how to live the Bible, pastor and author Dr. Mel Lawrenz says, "We experience suffering because we are just small parts of a whole creation that has its good days and has its bad days. And we're all in this together...." If you want to know how to live the Bible every day, read this installment of his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email. Read This Week’s Lesson Browse the Christian Living section in the Bible Gateway Store.

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Video: The Joy of Spring Renewal   God's steadfast faithfulness is seen year after year—since time began—when the earth is renewed from its winter dormancy and springs forth with bluer skies and greener fields. This extraordinary season of renewal is also a powerful reminder of the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ! Meditate on God's Word as you savor this colorful video.... Watch & Share The Video

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