What Does It Mean to Encounter the Word of God?
When Jesus rose from the dead after the crucifixion, he visited several people. Two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus. As followers of Jesus, these disciples were reflecting on everything that had happened recently: the healings he performed, his trial before Pontius Pilate, the tragedy that had occurred at the cross, and of course, his…
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The Prayer Snapshot: 30 Days of Prayer with American Bible Society
Your prayers matter. Jesus reminded his disciples of the impact of their prayers. He said, “And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son” (John 14:13 GNT). We look back on over 200 years of Bible ministry and see the power of prayer. God has heard and…
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Cast Your Cares Prayer Guide
It’s been over a decade, but I remember the pastor’s fervent words like it was yesterday. When Pastor Robert preached to hundreds of impassioned young adults about the power of God’s Word, his message moved through the crowd and landed directly on my heart. He said, “My grandmother always told me that you can’t control what flies overhead. But you…
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The Prayer Snapshot: ‘Advent 2021: Jesus is Worth the Wait!’
Many of us remember lying in our beds on Christmas Eve, counting down the hours, minutes, seconds until it was time to open gifts. The anticipation was palpable. What could be better than finally receiving what you’ve been hoping and waiting for. But gifts aren’t the only thing we wait for at Christmas time. As Christians, this time leading up…
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Join Us as We Pray for One Million Bibles for Africa
“I’m a third-class citizen in the Kingdom of God,” said Elizabeth from the Lake Victoria Region in Uganda. For years, Elizabeth has been crying out to God for her own Bible. Unable to own one because she cannot afford it, she felt unseen and unimportant. Elizabeth is not alone. Approximately 84 percent of Ugandans are Christians. But many of them…
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10 Ways to Pray for American Bible Society
For over 200 years, American Bible Society has been committed to the mission of helping all people experience God’s love through the Bible. And thanks to you, we’ve been able to do just that! Your faithful prayers and generosity have enabled us to put nearly 7 billion copies of the Bible in the hands of people around the world. But…
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What an Outcast Woman and a Stranger at a Well Teaches Us About Worship
I recently read about Solomon’s temple in 1 Kings 6. This beautiful temple was a monument to God’s greatness and home to the Ark of the Covenant. It was where the Jews worshipped the Lord. It reminded me of the impassioned dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in “The Chosen”–a mini-series about the life of Christ–during which Jesus breaks…
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