How You Can Pray for Bibleless People Around the World
The Bible. It’s not just a book. No, the Bible is so much more. The Bible contains words of life. It inspires transformation, reveals purpose, and enables hope. And through it we discover God. At American Bible Society we are passionate about helping people discover God through the Bible. For over 200 years, we have been engaging people with the…
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How to Find a Companion for Your Scripture Reading
One afternoon around lunch one of my oldest and best friends walked up to my desk at work with a book. Without preamble, he handed it to me, already opened to page 8, and said, “I think you should read this.” I did. In the space of the next six pages, in about ten minutes or so, I met and…
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Why Failure is Valuable in God’s Kingdom
Like it or not, failure is an inevitable part of life. We face it at work, at home, and in ministry. Unfortunately, society doesn’t place a high degree of value on failure, so people are not often equipped to deal with it when it comes. But failure can be one of our learning tools—especially when teaching others about the Bible.…
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Please Pray: Faith and Liberty Discovery Center’s Interactive Website
Just over a year ago, we publicly announced plans to build a new immersive experience called the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, this 40,000-square-foot center will invite visitors to explore the influence of the Bible on people and events that helped shaped America. It’s scheduled to open in 2020. But you…
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How to Lean on the Bible to Make Wise Decisions
We’ve all been there—in the midst of all the pressures of your life, a situation arises that calls for you to make a decision. Is it time for a career change? Which school should my child go to? Or is that person “the one” I’ve been waiting for? Making decisions under pressure is tough; the dangers and long-term consequences of making the…
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Longing for a Mother’s Love? Find Comfort in Scripture.
Around this time of year, sweet cards fill the aisles of your local Rite-Aid or CVS, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Mother’s Day is on its way, and it seems like everyone in line has a bright bouquet of flowers and note to tuck into an envelope. But for you, few of the adoring messages apply. It’s not that you…
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Engage the Bible in a Way that Promotes Healthier Living
I never realized how much my health impacted my work, relationships, and overall life, until I was chronically sick. At 26 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma, desmoid tumor in my abdominal wall. I was a healthy young woman who was energetic, ate well, and worked out several times a week. The surgery to remove the tumor…
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