This Thanksgiving, Thank God for Past, Present, and Future Blessings
Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 CEV *** We all have our memories of Thanksgivings past—dinners with family members and friends, church services, football games, food drives. But somehow, each year, we need to remind ourselves to be thankful again. We get distracted by our circumstances.…
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Join Us in Prayer for the Persecuted Church
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” –Matthew 5:10 ESV Persecution takes many forms. For some Christians, it means discrimination and rejection. For others, it means years of imprisonment, displacement, or separation from family. And in some of the countries most hostile to Christians, it can mean physical torture or even…
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What Does It Mean to Encounter the Word of God?
When Jesus rose from the dead after the crucifixion, he visited several people. Two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus. As followers of Jesus, these disciples were reflecting on everything that had happened recently: the healings he performed, his trial before Pontius Pilate, the tragedy that had occurred at the cross, and of course, his…
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7 Ways to Pray During Deaf History Month
National Deaf History Month—celebrated March 13 to April 15 every year—honors the contributions of Deaf individuals around the world while also raising awareness of their struggles. This month, American Bible Society and our global partners highlight our work to serve Deaf communities through Bible translation. The Largest Unreached People Group Did you know that 70 million people in the world…
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5 Ways to Pray with American Bible Society on World Day of Prayer
Scripture illustrates that praying together is powerful. The early Christians were devoted to praying together. And often, they saw God move in extraordinary ways as they prayed with one heart and mind. Following Jesus’s ascension into heaven, the disciples returned to the upper room in Jerusalem where they, “… often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind…
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Millions Discover a Love Unlike Any Other in the Pages of Scripture
People are searching for love. A love that isn’t dependent on achievements or behavior, doesn’t walk out when things get tough or reject them. They’re searching for real love. And we know where they can find it! Scripture describes God’s love like this: God showed his love for us when he sent his only Son into the world to give…
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3 Ways to Pray and Act with American Bible Society
For more than 200 years, American Bible Society has been committed to the mission of providing God’s Word so that all people can experience its life-changing message. Whether this was accomplished by sending out Bibles to the Wild West with Pony Express riders, providing Bibles for the blind, or creating a Bible translation in everyday English, we have always found…
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