Helping People Heal from the Pain of Trauma Using Bible-Based Resources
Healing from trauma is hard. Trauma often leaves people feeling helpless, alone, and like no one can ever understand what they’ve been through. But God does understand. And people can help. When traumatized people share their pain with God and others, they can begin to heal. At American Bible Society, we long to see people heal from the pain of…
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Pray for Racial Reconciliation
In the book of Acts, Peter spoke about a quality of God’s character he came to understand: impartiality. “I now realize that it is true that God treats everyone on the same basis. Those who fear him and do what is right are acceptable to him, no matter what race they belong to.” Acts 10:34-35 It is this kind of…
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New Year’s Challenge: What I Learned About My Son and the Bible
One of the most important spheres of influence in which we can lead Scripture engagement is within our own families. But often this is the most difficult place to start! That’s why we asked J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships, to give us some tips. In this three-part series, find out how leading his son in reading through the Bible…
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The End of the World as We Know It?
"We're living in the end times." My friend's eyes matched her tone: fearful. "Why do you say so?" I asked. She listed reason after reason: political crises, world events, cultural climate, devastating hurricanes and wildfires, immorality. It was a list mired in anxiety and dread. Nothing she shared hinted at God's power and promises. As I listened I couldn't help…
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Pray for Hurting Women in the Philippines
We need your prayers—because over the course of the next two years, we’re asking God to move mightily in the lives of hurting women across the Philippines. According to the Philippine Commission on Women, the number of violent incidents occurring against Filipino women has been increasing each year at a staggering rate. In 1997, there were 3,687 cases reported. By…
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Feeling Blue this Christmas? You are Not Forgotten
It’s that time of year again: evergreen trees, gingerbread, carols, holiday cheer, family, and gifts. Christmas is here! But as people are hanging up stockings, children are making gift wish lists, and relatives are coming to town, I can’t help but think of those for whom Christmas is a difficult time of year. This may be because a loved one’s…
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How to Read Through the Bible in a Year With Kids
One of the most important spheres of influence in which we can lead Scripture engagement is within our own families. But often this is the most difficult place to start! That’s why we asked J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships, to give us some tips. Find out how leading his son in reading through the Bible in a year became…
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