3 Self Care Activities To Improve Your Health
Emotional and physical wellness is incredibly important — it allows you to handle your life with less stress and a positive outlook. One way to track wellness is to practice self-care.
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Self-Control In The Bible: How To Achieve It
So often in life, we can be tempted to walk down unsavory paths. In these moments, it’s easy to forget the sacrifice Jesus made so that we could be free from sin and eternal damnation.
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12 Daily Short and Simple Prayers To Connect With God
There are many different ways we can connect with God in our daily lives. Short, powerful prayers that you can say at any time during the day give you an opportunity to start an…
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The Sinner’s Prayer: Does Praying Guarantee Salvation?
"The Sinner's Prayer" is a prayer that Christians say after repenting and believing in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. It’s often associated with the moment of conversion into Christianity.
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Sleep Better: A Guide to Meditation Before Bed
Currently, 2,500 apps exist to provide you with guided meditations at bedtime. The apps are for those chasing tranquility before bed.
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Emphasizing our Spiritual Bond with God for a Meaningful Life
Episode 24 of the Relentless Hope podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…
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Start The Year With The Best Prayers For New Beginnings
Let us celebrate the gift of a new year with Bible verses and prayers.
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Surviving Cancer at 21 Years Old
Episode 3 of the Relentless Hope Podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…
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Surviving Prison and Turning Your Life Around
Episode 2 of the Relentless Hope Podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…
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The 9 names of Jesus
Names were very important in the Bible. There was more to a person's name than just their identification. In the Bible, names were meant to both tell stories and express messages.
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Balm Of Gilead: Its Definition and Meaning In The Bible
Have you heard of the balm of Gilead? Sung about in hymns, referenced in scripture, and sometimes used in the Christian rite of confirmation, the balm of Gilead is a real thing with fascinating Biblical origins.
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Author and Pastor Brings Foundational Biblical Teaching to Pray.com with ‘The Basics with Beth’
LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2022 – Pastor Beth Jones, co-founder and co-senior pastor of Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has joined Pray.com , the leading mobile platform providing 24/7 prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content as a content creator, bringing her teaching and wisdom to the app. Jones and her husband, Jeff, have led their church together as visionary pastors and shared the pulpit as Bible teachers. They have recently extended their vision and leadership positions to their son and daughter-in-law, who are the new interim lead pastors of Valley Family Church. “I love Pray.com, their whole backstory and passion for the Gospel and I am thrilled to be partnered with this team,” Jones said. “Pray.com has the experience, skillset, technology, and reach to share content to the world. People need the Bible and its basic truths and Pray.com allows me to share that passion with a much wider audience. I have seen our social following and requests for our free ebook, the 7 Basics , increase since partnering with them, which tells me people are hungry for the Word.” For the past 30 years, Jones has been helping people learn the basics of faith through writing, speaking and co-pastoring with her husband. Through The Basics With Beth , she and the BWB team are passionate and focused on strengthening individuals, small groups, missionaries and church congregations in the Bible basics and giving them transferable study tools so they can share the Bible basics with others. As an author, Jones has written more than 20 books aimed at helping people unlock the foundational truths of the Bible in a way that makes practical sense to their Christian faith and everyday life. More than 250,000 copies of her flagship book, “Getting a Grip on the Basics,” have been sold in America and thousands more have been distributed in more than 27 foreign languages around the world. She also writes The Basics Devo blog, a f ree resource to all. Jones teaches the basics in a down-to-earth, humorous and practical way through her weekly podcast and on “ The Basics With Beth TV ” which airs on the Pray.com App, the Hillsong Channel, TBN Nejat in the Middle East and on Smart TV platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. Jones founded The Basics University , a growing, online video-based discipleship platform with over a dozen free courses and 7,200 subscribers. Jones received her bachelors in Communication from Boston University and received her ministry training at Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to Jones’s pastoring, speaking and mentorship, her church has a community outreach initiative called The Valley Groceries Food Pantry, where volunteers distribute supplemental groceries to families in need in the southwest Michigan community, with no requirements or strings attached, every Tuesday night. The community outreach also offers optional prayer and an inspiring in-person message that is available to all. This past summer The Valley Groceries was able to give their three millionth meal. “It has been so amazing to have Pastor Beth’s content on our platform,” said Pray.com founder Matthew Potter. “Her teaching is exactly what so many of our members want and need, and we are so grateful for the encouragement and the inspiration that she is able to provide for their lives via pray.com.” In addition to Jones’s content, Pray.com includes teaching and preaching programs from leading Christian pastors and speakers, along with meditative and reflective prayer and Bible-based resources to aid listeners wherever they may be in their spiritual growth journeys. Find “The Basics with Beth” and other prayer and faith-based audio content at www.pray.com/discover . To listen to Jones’s content, visit https://www.pray.com/bethjones .
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The Christian History of the Advent Wreath
Advent wreaths carry special and symbolic meanings for Christians. This article explains the symbolism behind them.
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The Holy Spirit: Meaning, Prayer, and Scripture
Across the entire spectrum of the Abrahamic religions, you will hear frequent references to the Holy Spirit. In church, in prayer, and scattered across Bible verses, you’ve likely heard the name.
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Religion and Business: The Importance of Religious Freedom in the Workplace
Religiosity is very diverse in the United States, especially in the workplace. It is safe to say not everyone you work with holds the same beliefs you do.
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The Judgment Day: Meaning and Bible Verses of God's Final Verdict
The world we live in now is temporary, and on Judgment Day, Jesus will destroy it all.
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The Lord’s Prayer: Its Meaning And Where To Find It In The Bible
As Christians, we realize the Almighty Father deserves our reverence and praise. The Lord's Prayer is a prayer used around the world to recognize the Lord as the creator and ruler…
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For I Know the Plans I Have for You: The Meaning of Jeremiah 29:11
There's always hope in the Word of God whenever challenges arise in our lives. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of those encouraging verses that lifts us up when we’re down. Unfortunately, the verse is often taken out of context.
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What's Motivation? Meaning, Types, and Motivational Scriptures
Motivation is a very subjective thing. For example, many people are motivated to provide for their families, make someone close to them proud, or achieve a difficult goal.
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The Meaning Of Selah And Why It Matters
Have you ever read a few chapters in the Bible and wondered if you really remembered much of what you read?
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The Parable Of The Good Samaritan: Its Meaning And Message
Today, the "Good Samaritan" term is used to describe someone who comes to the aid of others out of a gesture of kindness. It derives from the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story Christians are very familiar with.
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What’s the Meaning of the Parable of the Talents in the Bible?
The parables of Jesus are a set of stories derived from the New Testament. They paint a colorful and enduring picture of how to correctly follow the word of God and live your life as a faithful Christian.
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The Power Of Prayer: What Is It And Why It Works
In Mark 11:2 , Jesus tells His followers: “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” There’s immense power in the prayer of a righteous Christian.
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From Broken to Blessed: The Power of Second Chances
Episode 31 of the Relentless Hope podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…
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The Serenity Prayer: Its Origin And Meaning
Anyone who has experienced addiction recovery is probably familiar with the Serenity Prayer. The Serenity Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers among both religious and non-religious people.
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The Spirit of Jezebel
Learn everything about the spirit of Jezebel, a demonic spirit sent from the devil to tear the children.
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The Stations Of The Cross: Meaning, Representation, and Learnings
You may be curious about the Stations of the Cross if you're just beginning to learn about Christian spirituality — particularly Catholic spirituality.
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The Story of Jonah and the Whale
The story of Jonah and the whale is about a Hebrew prophet named Jonah , who God commands to travel to the great city of Nineveh to preach repentance to its inhabitants because of their wickedness.
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The Ten Commandments List: Its Meaning and Importance
Discover the scripture behind the Ten Commandments.
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The Story About The Tower Of Babel and What It Means
“The Tower of Babel” is a story from the book of Genesis that explains why people across the globe speak a number of different languages.
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