Aline* was like many in Angola, where about one-third of the people live in poverty. Her heart ached as she longed to understand the message of hope and comfort in the Bible. Her circumstances kept her away from its message, but she still waited. “I lived in a rural… Read More

In order to reach native communities living in the most isolated, rural areas of Mexico, the Bible Society staff must travel on dangerous roads. Then, when the roads run out, they rely on boats, horses, donkeys, and hours of walking. Finally, they reach their destination, where groups of people are… Read More

The nation of Madagascar is one of the poorest in the world. Much of the population barely scrapes by on less than two dollars a day. In recent years, Bibles have been so scarce that some evangelists in rural areas have resorted to hand-copying long sections of Scripture to help… Read More

“Are you okay?” It’s a simple question that can stop you in your tracks—often because you’re afraid that the worries, sorrows, and stresses you keep buried in your heart have somehow become visible. What’s your most common answer? “Oh, sure, I’m just tired.” “Yeah, I just… Read More

Are you an encourager? You can probably remember significant times when someone encouraged you. Maybe a friend encouraged you during a stressful college or job application process. Maybe a pastor came and spoke words of encouragement after the loss of a family member. Or maybe a spouse, child, or… Read More

In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was the first Latin Vulgate Catholic Bible translated into English. With Protestant Queen Elizabeth I’s accession to the throne in 1558, Catholics in England became a persecuted group. Many… Read More

For many Soldiers like Captain Leo Martin*, the realities of war are part of every moment of every day. The threat of death and loss of life is always near. Over 2,000 Service Members died, and over 20,000 were wounded in action during the War in Afghanistan. This brought immeasurable… Read More

Carlos* and Maria* live in a small village in Peru. They cannot read, and they speak a dialect not used at the local church, so they struggle to understand and are embarrassed to ask for help. “When the pastor told us that God spoke and wrote in our language, we… Read More

As a young boy, Ajani* was injured during a hurricane and lost his sight. Though he had attended a traditional religious school in his village before the accident, there were no teachers for blind people. Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and Ajani believed his only… Read More

As a proud Army wife and a loving caretaker for her two young girls, Melanie was looking for something to support them through the difficult times that military families so often endure, like their father’s deployment. The Bibles and Scripture resources provided by the Hero Squad program were… Read More