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Record Summer 2011 Issue
Through Mission: Literacy, American Bible Society provides Bible resources that give students around the United States the hope of the Bible and the opportunity for a better future. Serial killer David Berkowitz shares his testimony of transformation that started with reading the Bible. In Cuba, the Bible Commission of Cuba begins to print Bibles locally. Download this issue
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Culture Changers
Mukeshimana is 20 years old. When the war came, she fled and tried to hide in the bush. But eight ruthless soldiers pursued, trapped and raped her. As a result of the assault, Mukeshimana lost the ability to control her bladder, causing her distress, shame and isolation. Her relatives now shun her.Doctors in Goma tried to repair Mukeshimana's problem. But…
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Standing Strong in Uganda
Simon Peter Mukhama is a charismatic, serious leader. His black eyes blaze with intensity. His voice sounds with confidence, and his face registers a keen, sharp intelligence.He is on a fearless mission to deliver God's Word to his people and fight against violence and destruction across his country.It's fitting that Mukhama is General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda;…
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Boundless Mercy
When you meet David Berkowitz, you're standing in the company of one of our nation's most notorious serial killers. David Berkowitz, self-named the Son of Sam, killed six people in New York City, injured others and sent a wave of terror through the city during the late 1970s.Yet Christ chose to meet him in the most humble of circumstances —…
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Haiti 14 Months After the Earthquake
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