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“My congregation cried with me.”
Pastor Ibra Bambarra* accepted Jesus as a teenager. He grew up, got married, had children, and followed God’s call to the ministry. Eventually, however, the deep wounds in his soul began to manifest. He was overbearing with his congregation. He became angry and abusive toward his wife and children. Terrified, his wife left him and went into hiding for some…
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“Thank you for the food and for this book!”
After six long months, Bible Society volunteers were finally able to make their way into the city of Sviatohirsk, in the northern part of Donetsk Province, Ukraine. The area had been bombed, under enemy occupation all that time. For those who lived there, life became horrific — seeing family, friends, and neighbors die . . . hiding in cellars .…
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Staff Spotlight: Jane McGrath
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. This month, meet Jane McGrath, who serves as Interim Director of Digital Marketing & Innovation. In this role, Jane shares new, exciting…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Learn and Pray with Scripture
What does the Bible say about mental health? It might seem strange to hear such a “modern” term in the context of a centuries-old book, but the stresses, anxieties, and troubles we experience are not modern problems. In fact, digging deeper into Scripture shows us that issues of mental health, trauma, and suffering are not new to God! The Bible…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 14
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the 1782 Aitken Bible, which was the first English Bible printed in America. Up until the Revolutionary War, English-speaking colonists in America imported their Bibles from England. Since 1611, the King James Version had been the main English translation used by the British and…
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Do You Believe? 5 Questions to Encourage You in Hope This Easter
Mary and Martha lived in a world without Easter. Their brother, Lazarus, was dead. To add to this heartbreak, Jesus—a man they had welcomed into their home and someone their brother considered a dear friend—did not arrive when they needed him most. In fact, Jesus did not come to them until four days after Lazarus had been buried. For these…
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