How You Can Pray for Military Heroes and Their Families
The U.S. Military community consists of nearly 35 million service members, veterans, and family members—all of whom face unique challenges and have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom. They need God’s Word during the ups and downs of military life. Since 1817, American Bible Society has provided more than 60 million Bibles and Scripture engagement tools to Military members…
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The Powerful Art of Storytelling in the Bible
A lion used to prowl about a field in which four oxen used to dwell. Many a time he tried to attack them; but whenever he came near they turned their tails to one another, so that whichever way he approached them he was met by the horns of one of them. At last, however, they fell a-quarrelling among themselves,…
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How to Help Single People Fall in Love With the Bible
There’s a clear tilt in the data. According to The State of the Bible, those who are skeptical about the Bible tend to be single (64%), with similar findings for those who are hostile to the Bible (62% single). This might reflect a generational imbalance—many singles are millennials, who as a group are far more skeptical and hostile toward Scripture.…
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Please Pray for the People of Ecuador as they Continue to Rebuild
In April 2016, northern Ecuador was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. More than 650 people were killed and at least 16,600 were injured. Families were stripped of their homes, loved ones, and in many cases, hope. Immediately following the tragedy, United Bible Society in Ecuador provided relief in the form of emergency supplies, hygiene products, and water. But they…
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Meeting the Apostle Paul on the Big Screen
While Paul: Apostle of Christ covers events just after the New Testament’s coverage ends, it is richly informed by Scripture. It draws us into the ancient world, where those who follow Jesus are exploring how to live out their faith in critical situations. Viewers will come away with a greater sense of the world of the Bible, especially the fearsome…
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Finding Hope After a Loved One Dies
You wonder when the pain will stop—the crushing weight of the world’s emptiness. You wonder when you’ll stop picking up the phone only to realize there’s no one to call. You wonder when a song or smell that reminds you of that person won’t clutch at your throat and blind your eyes without warning. “A single person is missing from you,…
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How to Survive and Thrive as an Introverted Leader
I’m an introvert and active in our church. Being involved in church stuff is pretty much in my DNA. I was born this way! Well, perhaps it’s more accurate to say I was shaped this way. As a kid, church was central to our family life. If the church doors were open, we were there. Mom and Dad were always…
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