LAOS – After 10 years of careful and consistent ministry in Laos, the prayers of God’s people are being answered. Oppression is giving way to the desire for God’s Word. American Bible Society is launching its most widespread program of Bible distribution ever in Laos, working with local churches and… Read More
Maria had nothing to live for. The 16-year-old from Bolivia was tired of the abuse from her uncle and cousin. She was tired of the pain, the fear, and the emptiness inside. But Maria had a plan. “I decided to commit suicide by jumping off the bridge,” she… Read More
Over 1 billion people around the world still lack access to a complete Bible in their heart language. More than 1,800 languages still await the start of Bible translation. The good news is that with new technology and creative partnerships from the Every Tribe Every Nation alliance (ETEN), we have… Read More
At a press conference today, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson announced that American Bible Society, one of the nation’s first and most enduring nonprofits, will relocate its national headquarters to the historic center of Philadelphia, an area often called the most… Read More
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson announced at a joint press conference the location of American Bible Society’s new headquarters: Philadelphia. After nearly 200 hundred years in New York City, American Bible Society will be moving to one of the most historic cities… Read More
For some time the country of Ukraine has been in conflict. On Saturday, a new outbreak of violence in the city of Mariupol broke a ceasefire, killing 27 people and wounding 97, and no peace is in sight. The United States government has condemned this “horrific assault by Russian-backed… Read More
Monday, January 19, we will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of nonviolent activism for civil rights. As you reflect on everything MLK stood and fought for, you can’t help but notice the countless biblical references in his speeches, sermons, and letters from prison. The Baptist minister drew from his… Read More
In this age of ever-changing media and shifting viewing habits, Netflix has been a pioneer in offering creative and innovative content. When folks hear the name Netflix, shows like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black come to mind. But what if the brand also became synonymous with… Read More
The Bible App has announced that Romans 12:2 is the verse most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked by its users in 2014. Users of the app, which available at no cost on all mobile platforms, shared Bible passages nearly 69 million times—that’s about two verses… Read More
On December 12, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Ridley Scott’s new film about Moses, will be released in theaters nationwide. What could a director possibly add to the original story to make it more epic on screen? We already have plagues of frogs, boils, locusts, parting an ocean, smiting oppressors—what more… Read More
