Trusting God Beyond Salvation: Romans 5:8 NKJV
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NKJV God’s love is extended to us even in the midst of our sin. It’s easy to think challenging or painful circumstances in our lives are God’s way of punishing us for our sin. This thought pattern, however, is…
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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…
READ MOREPrayer Request: Bible Agencies Collaborate at Gathering in Israel
Join us in praying for the upcoming Forum of Bible Agencies International (FOBAI) annual meeting. FOBAI is an alliance of more than 25 international Bible agencies with a shared vision of working together to maximize access to God’s Word. By joining together to confront issues that affect churches and communities, Bible agencies have greater impact and provide crucial support in…
READ MOREPrayer Request: Accelerating Bible Translation
Today, many people are still waiting to engage God’s Word in their heart language. That’s why American Bible Society is partnering with local translators and Bible translation agencies to overcome barriers that create delays in Bible translation. Together we can accelerate Bible translation by improving training, technology and processes for translation teams around the world. The result? Bible translations are…
READ MOREPrayer Request: First Complete Sign Language Bible
We long for the day when all people will have access to the life-changing message of the Bible in the language of their heart—including the deaf community. That’s why, together with our partners, American Bible Society is supporting the translation of the first-ever complete American Sign Language (ASL) Bible. The Need There are an estimated 70 million deaf people in…
READ MOREPrayer Request: Bible-Based Trauma Healing Ministry in the U.S.
Today in the United States, many people suffer the effects of trauma as a result of experiencing or witnessing intense wounds to the body, mind and soul. Whether the trauma is caused by domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, or addiction, it can leave people with deep heart wounds.But God’s Word brings healing and hope. Bible-based trauma healing uses an…
READ MOREPrayer Request: National Prayer Breakfast Bible Engagement Opportunity
The annual National Prayer Breakfast was held in Washington D.C., on Thursday, February 2. It was attended by approximately 3,500 guests, including international invitees from more than 100 countries. The National Prayer Breakfast offers a forum for leaders of political, social and faith-based backgrounds to gather each year. This special event began in 1953 and has been attended by every…
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