Look Forward to Christmas with 7 Bible Verses that Point to Jesus
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 GNT It’s easy to get swept away in the rush before Christmas. The hustle of gift shopping; the long discussions over which side of the family to visit first; the crammed calendars; the hectic workload as you prepare for holiday…
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Pray for Bible-Based Trauma Healing Ministry Leaders
As an international church leader and the wife of a pastor, Laura Burgueño had seen firsthand the deep wounds and pain of many Latino churchgoers. But Laura had no background in counseling and did not know how to address these experiences. Then she came across a magazine advertisement for American Bible Society’s Bible-based trauma healing ministry, which uses God’s Word…
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Answered Prayer: God’s Word Transforms Lives in Cameroon
Imagine living without clean water, reliable electricity, and many other basic services. This is reality for many living in the slums of Cameroon. But despite these tough conditions, there is a sense of excitement in these slums. What is the cause of this excitement? God’s Word. Day and night many Cameroonians are listening to Scriptures and then discussing them with…
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Prayer Request: United Bible Societies’ 2017 Day of Prayer
On May 9, 150 Bible Societies working in more than 200 countries and territories around the world will join in a day of prayer. The annual United Bible Societies’ Day of Prayer is a time to thank God for his provision and to seek his wisdom and guidance in the shared mission of getting his Word into the hands and…
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Pray for Healing and Peace for Syrians
In a recent report from Bible Society of Syria, we heard the story of Bana*, a Syrian woman who was held captive for more than a year by a military group. Armed with a small Bible, she daily prayed Bible verses. After being released she wrote: “Due to my own experience, I started believing so strongly that God would not…
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Answered Prayer: Syrian Women Embrace Bible-Based Trauma Healing
Let’s thank God that nine Syrian women were able to attend a Bible-based trauma healing group. As they worked through American Bible Society’s Bible-based trauma healing curriculum, the women were introduced to Scripture’s message of hope alongside mental health best practices. This curriculum, which was created for people who have experienced trauma such as war, abuse, or natural disasters, was…
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Prayer Request: Bible Translation in Rural China
The church in China continues to grow exponentially, with an estimated 1 million believers joining churches across the country each year. But there are 115 million people in China whose heart language is not Mandarin. Of those, about 77 percent don’t have access to Scripture in their native language. These individuals often live in remote areas and survive on less…
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