God is in Control: Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV The Psalms are an excellent source of encouragement when we struggle with needing control in…
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State of the Bible 2020
Since 2011, American Bible Society has worked with Barna Group to conduct its annual State of the Bible report. This report examines how adults in the United States relate to the Bible and what difference it is making in their lives. This year, the 10th annual State of the Bible report reveals Scripture engagement amid the Covid-19 outbreak. At the…
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Translating Scripture for Deaf People in Thailand
Imagine you’re the only deaf person in your family. While everyone else talks to one another, you must find other ways to communicate because your family doesn’t understand you. Most deaf people in Thailand are born into an all hearing family. Deaf people most often communicate in sign language. Because most families do not know sign language, they congregate around…
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Praise God! 1.8 Billion Scriptures Distributed in 5 Years
We have exciting news! In the last five years, Bible Societies around the globe have distributed 1.8 billion Scriptures, including more than 180 million full Bibles. That’s approximately a quarter of the world’s population that now has access to Scripture. Praise God! This incredible achievement was done by 150 Bible Societies working in over 240 countries and territories. These Bible…
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Pray for the First Bible in the Lunyala Language
The Banyala ba Ndombi people live on the northern edge of the Kakamega rainforest in Kenya. They are a tight knit community with a population of just over 274,000 people. Once part of another Abanyala community, the Banyala ba Ndombi people migrated eastward, settling in the isolated rainforest region. They now have a distinct culture, and a unique way of…
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Jesus in the Schools of Paraguay
Maria* had hit rock bottom. Her mom was abusive, and her dad was not in her life. Maria became overwhelmed by feelings of anger and depression. Heartbroken, she tried to commit suicide to escape the physical and emotional pain she felt daily. Sadly, this is a reality for many youth living in Paraguay. About a quarter of Paraguayans live below…
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Translating the Bible for the Oshiwambo People
The Oshiwambo people make up half the population of Namibia and a small population of Angola. They live in farms and villages relying on the region’s rich soil. Many generations of Oshiwambo people are plagued by the consequences of past generations. They came from homes were domestic tensions were high. Oshiwambo men were frequently recruited to work in mines faraway.…
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