How the TCR Shaped My Prayer Life (with Treasure that is New and Old)

What Will Heaven Be Like?

By Jodie Berndt

I got my first Thompson Chain-Reference Bible (TCR) in the late 1980’s, right around the time our eldest daughter was born. I found myself drawn to things like the book-by-book outlines, the colored maps, and the concordance—all features I found comforting and familiar. What was new (and to be honest, a little intimidating) was the “chain-reference” system.

I wasn’t sure if I would like it. Or ...

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Observing Lent

Benefits to Participating in Lent

Lent is a period of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline in the Christian faith, traditionally observed during the 40 days leading up to Easter. In 2023, it starts on Wednesday, February 22, and ends on Maundy Thursday, which is on April 6th. This 40-day period is traditionally a time for believers to focus on their ...

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Zondervan and OneHope Partner for The NIV Telos Bible

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 2022- Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces the release of The NIV Telos Bible, developed in partnership with Feed, an initiative of OneHope.

“The Greek word telos means an ultimate object or aim. At OneHope, our ultimate aim is to equip the next generation with the Gospel in a way that empowers them to navigate the false narratives of their generation and apply biblical principles to the doubts and questions they wrestle with daily,” said ...

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I AM WHO I AM

I AM WHO I AM
 
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to ...

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Why Am I Here?

Why Am I Here
 
Why are we on earth? What’s our purpose? What is the meaning of life? How do we know if this is where we’re supposed to be?

Though the Bible urges us to follow God’s plan for our lives (see Joshua 22:5), discovering God’s plan can seem insurmountable. At times we wish we had a detailed road map to follow that would outline ...

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What Does It Mean to “Follow Jesus?”

Young man on a journey
 
Most married people cannot tell you the exact day they fell in love. They all, however, know whether or not they are married.

In the same way, our Christian spiritual journey is a process. But it also has a destination — a line we must cross. People cannot necessarily tell you the day they ...

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