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God Stands With the Marginalized and the Oppressed   Cara Meredith, author of The Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice (Zondervan, 2019), says, "As a Christian, it's impossible for me to ignore the threads of justice woven throughout Scripture. I can't help but see how God...is on the side of those who've been rendered voiceless by unjust systems that benefit some but not all...." Read More

Halley's Study Bible on John 1   With content gleaned from Halley's Bible Handbook (Zondervan, 2014)—the most popular Bible handbook of all time and available as one of more than 40 study resources with your membership in Bible Gateway Plus—Halley's Study Bible (Zondervan, 2020) helps you understand the Bible through articles, study notes, charts, maps, and photos next to related Scripture. Here are examples of reference articles from the first chapter of the Gospel of John. Read More

Celebrate Audiobook Month (And Throughout the Year) With Audio Bibles   As Audiobook Month, June celebrates the rich history of audio technology and its benefit to millions of people every year. So, during this month, Bible Gateway is pleased to celebrate the convenience and benefit of listening to the Bible.... Read And Hear

Thinking About Your Thinking   Taylor Kiser, author of Eat the Cookie: The Imperfectionist's Guide to Food, Faith, and Fitness (Zondervan, 2020), says, "I started believing what the world was telling me about myself and what I needed to be or look like was true. Thoughts of becoming inadequate and worthless if I didn't look a certain way, have perfect relationships, or become successful in my career crept in. When I think way back to my early teen years, at the height of anorexia, my thoughts are really what started it all...." Read More

How to Live The Bible — Freedom and Transformation   In this 110th lesson on how to live the Bible, pastor and author Dr. Mel Lawrenz says, "The gospel offers a definitive way to get on God's side, but the restoration of dignity is a longtime work...." 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 Personal Growth section in the FaithGateway Store.

How a Biblical View of Money Changed Our Marriage   Aaron and Jennifer Smith, authors of Marriage After God: Chasing Boldly After God's Purpose for Your Life Together (Zondervan, 2019), says, "We will be able to love more freely and more extravagantly when we do not have obligations to debt. Let this call to love others be our motivation to never cease chasing after a debt-free lifestyle...." Read More

Inspirational: The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible Storybook   The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible: Over 40 Stories of God's Power and Presence (Zonderkidz, 2018) colorfully reveals in 45 Bible stories how God's Spirit, depicted by artist Fernando Juarez as a dramatic swirling mist, has been with us since the beginning and continues to be with us today. Highlighted are 29 Old and 16 New Testament stories such as Adam and Eve, Abraham, Joseph, the Baptism of Jesus, and the Pentecost. The stories are retold by author Doris Rikkers especially for children 4 to 8 years old, but everyone will enjoy contemplating the presence and power of God through the Holy Spirit. Read & See More

Bible Reflections: A Sudden Second Arrival   Even though it's likely one of the earliest Christian documents, 1 Thessalonians makes it clear that Paul considers the suddenness of Christ's return to be apparent to believers. "…for you know very well," he writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:2, "that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night...." Read More

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