In Memoriam

Rock Becker Given by the Haydens via Tammy Hayden My parents, Omar and Hilda Erlandson Given by Mrs. Jean G. Beard My parents, Robert and Betty Jane Etter Given by Linda Rose Etter Our brother, Walter Groce Jr. Given by Mr. and Mrs. Read More

Pray Around the World

A student at el Bethel Yagma School in Burkina Faso is holding the illustrated Ma Première Bible. (Photo by Joyce Van De Veen.) Benin Thank God for his grace in granting peace for our country and The Bible Society of Benin. Thank him, too, for our good relations… Read More

Today’s Generation Uncovers the Book of Books

Sidewalk Prophets lead singer Dave Frey (Photo by Andrew Hood.) Picture 10,000 young people with hands raised in complete surrender; eyes closed in total reverence; mouths wide, voices loud, worshipping with absolute abandon. Welcome to Winter Jam and Winter Fest 2011. At each concert, audiences experienced powerful worship… Read More

Quiet Time

July 2011 God's Word Goes Forth Tell of God's Mercy and Forgiveness 1 Psalm 32 2 Psalm 103 3 Genesis 32.1-32 4 Genesis 33.1-20 5 Genesis 41.1-36 6 Genesis 41.37-57 7 Genesis 42.1-38 8 Genesis 43.1-34 9 Genesis 44.1-34… Read More

Changed Lives Through Trauma Healing

These are leaders who were recently trained and now conduct local trauma healing workshops in their communities. Dr. Harriet Hill is pictured right of center wearing sunglasses and a blue and green dress. (Photo by Frederick Barasa.) “I was ‘blind'…I have been a pastor for so many years and… Read More

Beauty from Ashes

Photo by Timothy J. Walsh Q: What is the purpose of the Trauma Healing Advisory Council, and what do you anticipate will be accomplished through it? Our purpose is to guide ABS as it refines its programs, materials and training processes related to the care of individuals traumatized… Read More

Satisfying the Hunger for God’s Word in Cuba

Young Cubans receiving the H20 Bible. (Photo by Chris Leaman.) Like the mustard plant, the church in Cuba has taken root in this lush Caribbean nation. It was anything but easy in what had been an atheistic culture, where the church struggled to survive for many years. In… Read More

God Sets Prisoners Free Every Day

(Photo by Chris Leaman.) “I am more positive and understanding and a lot less selfish! There was a girl who came in my dorm and stole from me. I was mad at first but I read my Bible and let it go and (I) forgave her.” So said Lauren… Read More

The King James Bible

Photo of Cain and Abel (woodcut by Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld) by ©iStockphoto.com/AmericanBibleSociety. Did you know these oft-used phrases came from the King James Version Bible? “…Am I my brother's keeper?” (Genesis 4.9) “To every thing there is a season…” (Ecclesiastes 3.1) “…neither cast ye your… Read More

400 Years Young

Dear Friends, This is one of those wonderful moments in history, when a big birthday for the Bible reminds us how vital the Word of God continues to be. Across this year, it has been our joy to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible —… Read More