Jeff Martin

Jeff Martin is the Every Tribe Every Nation Content Specialist at American Bible Society. He grew up in Buffalo, NY where winter never ends and the Bills never win. Jeff has a degree in Marketing as well as Secondary English Education. Currently, he lives in Royersford, PA with his wife, Becky, and son, Charlie.

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April 5th, 2016

Bible Verses I Turn to When Life Feels Chaotic

Jeff Martin

I remember just a few years ago when life was all about me. I lived in this world where pretty much everything was about me and life was simple. But then I met an awesome girl. And I bought her a ring. And this girl wanted ...

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February 5th, 2016

6 Bible Verses for When You Dream of a Different Life

Jeff Martin

Today, were so connected—connected to the point that its beginning to have an adverse effect on our lives. We check Facebook, and within 30 seconds we see a friends new house, huge promotion, cute baby, expensive dinner or glorious vacation. And we feel like were missing out. For ...

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January 21st, 2016

6 Bible Verses for When You Feel Stuck in Life

Jeff Martin

So this is the new year. Now what? Many of us look at this time of year as a fresh start. As the calendar turns, we tend to shift our focus and plans. Many of us analyze and reflect on the good, the bad and the ...

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December 18th, 2015

Where Can You Turn When You Lack Purpose in Life?

Jeff Martin

I search. I seek advice from friends and family. I read Rick Warren’s best-selling book, “The Purpose Driven Life. ” I go back to school. I change jobs. I re-read “The Purpose Driven Life.” I change my job again. And yet I still carry the nagging fear that I ...

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November 17th, 2015

3 Bible Verses for When You’re Not Satisfied With Your Life

Jeff Martin

To say that I’m a job-hopper would be an understatement. To say that I’m a classic dreamer and idealist couldn’t be more true. But this is who I am. This is how I’m wired—as one who is often caught gazing at the grass on the other side and pondering, ...

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October 29th, 2015

How Can You Forgive When Forgiveness Is Hard?

Jeff Martin

Have you been wronged? I think it’s safe to say that, in one way or another, we all have. And I’m not talking about being cut off in traffic. I’m talking about the kind of pain that goes deep, that feels impossible to forget. Are you holding onto ...

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September 25th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Weak and Weary

Jeff Martin

I’ve been here before… I’m spent. Here’s the truth: I’m too busy. I’ve somehow built my identity around how busy how I am. I think I’m overly connected to technology and social media. And honestly, it has a negative effect on my soul, making me less content. ...

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July 16th, 2015

6 Bible Verses For A Horrible Week

Jeff Martin

Have you ever endured “one of those weeks”? The type of week when your heater breaks, your fridge goes crazy, you have a big fight with a close friend, an electric panel in your house is deemed a hazard, UPS loses your package and your newborn baby won’t ...

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