The Prayer Snapshot: 2021 Prayer Impact Report
Psalm 105:1 (GNT) says, “Give thanks to the LORD, proclaim his greatness; tell the nations what he has done.” We have so many reasons to give thanks to God—from his everlasting love to miraculous provisions when we call on his name! The American Bible Society prayer community, representing 35,000 partners across 25 nations, joined us in praying for miracles on…
READ MORE
Latest Blog Posts
Lost Sight of What Motivates You? Bible Verses Offer Hope
A pilgrim climbs up to the site of a cathedral's construction during England's Middle Ages. He stands in awe as he watches thousands of workers collecting stones, hauling materials, chiseling reliefs and building complex arches. He studies a group of men working on a wall and asks them exactly what it is they are doing. One man—focused on the task…
READ MORE
Washington News – IRS Plans 2017 Identity Theft Battle
In IR-2016-144 the IRS outlined its successful efforts to fight identity theft in 2016 and explained plans for future battles.The IRS 2016 Security Summit produced multiple initiatives to limit identity theft. Several of the initiatives were successful. Theft Affidavit - The number of taxpayers who file affidavits with the IRS claiming to be victims of identity theft was down sharply…
READ MORE
Discover God’s Love When You Fear Rejection
My first grade teacher wasn't the first person to say it, but she's the first I remember. She said it after what would later become my go-to phrase flowed from my lips: "I'm so sorry!" "You don't always have to say sorry," she muttered as she turned her back to me. To which, of course, I replied, "Oh, I'm sorry."…
READ MORE
4 Ways to “Cojourney” with Others in Ministry
There I was. Praying alongside 3,000 leaders who had come from cities around the world—Beijing, Sidney, Cape Town, London—now gathered together in one place, the Javits Center in New York City. Each morning of the conference, we lifted prayers to the Lord asking for inspiration and guidance as we addressed the urgent need to transform our cities. It was Movement…
READ MORE
All Saints’ Day: Remembering the Faithful Who Have Died
A week after my close friend unexpectedly passed away, I found myself sitting on the hard wood pews of my church. Los Angeles was suffering through a hot spell in early November. Steamy haze rose from the pavement when I walked across the parking lot, making the air smell of diesel fumes. My movements felt stilted, a slow climb through…
READ MORE
Find Comfort in God’s Word When You Feel Sick
As flu and cold season creeps upon us with its curse of coughing and runny noses, I seriously contemplate taking up the age-old practice of hibernation. Can't get sick if I hide under my bed covers for five months, right? Unfortunately, hibernation isn't an option for me. So I'll protect myself in different ways. I'll bath myself in hand sanitizer…
READ MOREGOD'S WORD HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM
Share the Bible where it is needed most.
