From Churchleaders
The YouVersion Bible app recently revealed that Isaiah 41:10 was its most shared, most bookmarked, and most highlighted verse in 2023. The verse says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).
According to a YouVersion press release, this is the third year since 2020 that the “do not fear” verse has been the app’s Verse of the Year—the others were 2020 and 2022. In 2021, the Bible app’s most favored verse was Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” More Here
What Grieving People Wish You Knew at Christmas
Nancy Guthrie: I remember a conversation I had with a friend as we prepared to head out on a holiday trip shortly after our daughter, Hope, died. “That should be fun!” she said. I sensed I was supposed to agree wholeheartedly with her. What I didn’t know how to explain is that when you’ve lost a member of your family, even the best of times are painfully incomplete. Someone is missing. More Here