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Not Every Teenager Embraces Rebellion: An Interview with Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach

Teen rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but is it really? Or is it more that youthful rebellion is not properly understood, especially within the Christian environment? Bible Gateway interviewed Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach about her book, Why I Didn't Rebel: A Twenty-Two-Year-Old Explains Why She Stayed on the Straight and Narrow--and How Your Kids Can Too (Thomas Nelson, 2017).

Aging Starts in Your Mind: An Interview with Notker Wolf

The human body is inexorably aging, but is the soul? How does the soul measure itself by a different standard than the body? If we focus on the state of our soul—which is resolutely vibrant, cheerful, and full of zest for life—we wouldn’t resist aging but, instead, speak of growing fulfillment and joy. Bible Gateway interviewed Notker Wolf about his book, Aging Starts in Your Mind: You're Only As Old As You Feel (Paraclete Press, 2017).

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Thousands of Students Rally for Jesus in ‘Fields of Faith’

Fields of Faith is a student led event in October where high schoolers on campuses everywhere come together to pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus.

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Two Things Daniel Teaches Me about How to Thrive in a Hostile Culture

Jess Connolly, author of Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground (Zondervan, 2017), says, in the Old Testament, "Daniel and his pals were up against an interesting dilemma: How did they live under the rule of the king of their country while still honoring the King of their hearts?...."

Getting Ready for “How to Live The Bible”

For the next 30 weeks, author and pastor Dr. Mel Lawrenz is going to look at the right ways to apply the truth of Scripture, how to avoid mistakes in misinterpreting Scripture, how to understand the promises and commands of Scripture, and how to deal with doubt, disappointment, skepticism, and uncertainty.

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Meaningful Life Is Really Found in the Small Things

The million little pieces that make a life aren't necessarily glamorous. But God uses some of the smallest, most ordinary acts of faithfulness—and sometimes they look a whole lot like packing lunch. In this 6-week Bible study you'll study with a new perspective some famous Bible stories and discover what it means to live an abundant life! Join the Church of the Small Things Online Bible Study by New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle. Get access to 6 FREE study videos taught by Melanie and free downloads to get started.

How to Select from the Variety of Bibles With Comfort Print Typeface

Do you feel overwhelmed and confused when attempting to choose a print edition Bible from the hundreds that are available? The Bible Gateway Store now makes selecting a Bible with Comfort Print® typeface in the New International Version (NIV) Bible translation manageable by filtering your search with five categories: price, cover material, cover color, print size, and gender/age.

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A great kids gift for any occasion or holiday, personalized storybooks will help your child identify with God on a deeper and more personal level. Simply choose your book, customize it with your child's name, and create a memory that they'll cherish forever. You can even include your own heartfelt message or devotion, as well as a photo of your child!

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• How to Nurture Great Kids : (21-day) How do the examples you set as a parent nurture your children? Raising children is joyful and fulfilling, as well as frustrating and stressful. Fortunately, God gives us guidance on how to be godly parents. Finding the time to locate his words of wisdom in the Bible, however, can be tricky, so this 21-day devotional will inspire you as a parent to embrace the role that God has given you. Sign up!
 
• Pursuing Authentic Christian Leadership: (14-day) Is God leading you to lead others? How do you learn to lead others in an authentic, Christ-like manner? The path to true, biblically-based leadership and success comes through knowing and understanding the principles of authentic leadership laid out in the Bible. This two-week devotional will help you develop spiritually-based leadership skills, such as diligence, respect, endurance, and many others. Sign up!
 
• Biblical Answers to Tough Questions: (14-day) Can prayer change God's mind? How do demons interact with the world today? Can Christians lose their salvation? The Bible is designed for inquisitive readers who desire solid answers to their many questions. In this two-week devotional, find biblical answers to your most challenging questions. Each day covers one topic that many Christians wrestle with and the following response is drawn from Scripture to point you in the right direction. Sign up!
 

How to Freely Access the Reformation Study Bible

One of the best ways to commemorate the anniversary of the Reformation this year is to read the Reformation Study Bible. You can access it free on Bible Gateway. The Reformation Study Bible, which collects thousands of Bible study notes and insights from more than 50 distinguished Bible scholars, epitomizes the reformative movement's insistence that Scripture should be easily accessible and readily shared.

See the special resource section 7 Ways to Capture the Reformation Spirit at Bible Gateway.

The 1599 Geneva Bible: History’s First Study Bible

The Geneva Bible is unique among all other Bibles. Translated by the best Protestant scholars of the day, it’s a version born directly out of the religious conflict of the Reformation. And, though sadly little-known today, The Geneva Bible became one of the most popular translations of its time. Why?

Spotlight: Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of the plethora of Bible versions available for you to freely read on Bible Gateway. This week:

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