Celebrating 210 Years of Ministry at American Bible Society
On May 11, we celebrate 210 years of ministry at American Bible Society—a milestone made possible through God’s unwavering provision and our faithful partners. What began as a bold vision to see God’s Word translated into every language for every nation has grown far beyond what our founders imagined. From translation and Scripture distribution to Bible-based trauma healing programs and…
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7 Must-Read Bible Passages
It’s easy to take the Bible for granted. There’s a Bible on the shelf of most homes, it’s in the drawer of hotels and Scripture references make it into literature, TV shows and movies. But even though the Bible is woven throughout our lives and culture, we often forget the importance of God’s Word in our lives. We forget that…
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4 Places to Find Joy in the Bible
The Bible deals with a lot of tough (and sad!) topics, from the entrance of sin in the book of Genesis to the laments of the prophets in the Old Testament. But throughout Scripture, we also see glimpses of joy—a level of pure happiness that transcends any words we would try to use to describe it. Sometimes this joy causes…
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What does the Bible Say About Orphans?
Society has a lot to say about people who are rich, beautiful and popular. There are books written about these people, step-by-step guides that teach readers to follow in the footsteps of the powerful elite. But society rarely has anything to say about people who are weak and vulnerable. That includes orphans. But God’s priorities are different. And that is…
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Words of my Father
When I was a child, my father would drag me to the local Veterans’ Day parade. I did not quite understand why we went. I mean, it was not like the Thanksgiving or Christmas parades, or even the Fourth of July. It was just float after float of older men, and some women, wearing uniforms. It did not really interest…
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How Should I Pray?
Prayer can be an intimidating habit to begin. I remember sitting one night in my bedroom at age 13, wanting to pray. I just didn’t know how to start. Should I be kneeling, or could I sit? Should I speak out loud or think quietly? What happened if my mind wandered? In the years since that moment, I’ve prayed in…
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6 Scary Moments in the Bible
"Fear not" is one of the most common phrases in Scripture. Why? Because people were always getting scared silly! In this season of creepiness, let’s look at some Bible stories that are genuinely fright-worthy, but also kind of weird. Medium Rare (1 Samuel 28) Saul’s kingdom was falling apart and God seemed far away. The king longed to get some…
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