Washington News - IRS Customer Service Under Scrutiny

May 02, 2016

At a May 5 Taxpayer Advocate Service forum in Red Oak, Iowa, a panel including Senate…

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What is a Charitable Trust?

April 28, 2016 | Ruth M. Perez

Many people who support charities in America like the idea of receiving benefits in return…

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4 Hidden Messages We Don’t Mean to Send

April 26, 2016 | Randy Petersen

Stop scolding people!Oops.You see how hard it is to avoid giving negative feedback?…

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Washington News: No Significant Change In Tax Gap

April 25, 2016

The IRS reports that there is “no significant change” in the tax gap. The tax…

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6 Historical Figures Who Crossed Paths With American Bible Society

April 21, 2016

Over the last two centuries, countless people have played a role in shaping American Bible…

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5 Steps to a Successful Bible Reading Plan for Your Church

April 18, 2016 | Peter Englert

It was my first day as discipleship pastor at Browncroft Community Church. A key volunteer…

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Maximize Your Giving With a Charitable Remainder Unitrust

April 14, 2016 | Sam Lufi

Gift planning is a way of thoughtfully structuring gifts so you can do more to…

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Confessions of a Curriculum Writer

April 08, 2016 | Randy Petersen

I was young, on my own, struggling to make a living. Then a friend said, “…

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Historic Philadelphia Church Celebrates 200 Years of Ministry

April 07, 2016

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a…

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Reading the Bible Less Like a Reference Book, More Like a Story

April 01, 2016 | Glenn Paauw

The transformation started nearly 500 years ago, when we changed the way the Bible looks. Beginning…

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