The Least of These

Bible Sunday toolkit Regular encounters with God through the Scriptures is the catalyst for significant personal life change. Bible Sunday: The Least of These is an essential tool for church congregations to begin their own habits of daily engagement with Scripture. Bible Sunday takes churches on a 40-day… Read More

Introducing James Puchy

Chaplain (COL) James J. Puchy Chaplain (COL) James J. Puchy, now retired from the Pentagon where he served as the Commandant of the Army Chief of Chaplains' Office, is executive director of American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry. Chaplain Puchy is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex realities… Read More

In Memoriam

My mother,Elizabeth BaysingerGiven by Connie Burk Davis Mary Lesta Lowe CosbyGiven by Dr. Robert M. Cosby My father,Jere Lawrence Crook Jr.Given by Senter C. Crook Avanelle FuqueaGiven by Mrs. Geneva C. Fuquea My mother,… Read More

Home for the Holidays Tour

Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones met while in college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. They decided to create Christian music together, and Point of Grace was born. Nineteen years later, the group is still going strong. They've been nominated for two Grammy awards, sold 6 million… Read More

Homeless . . . but not Hopeless

ABS staff Donald Cavanaugh and Delores Burnett flank honoree Edward H. Morgan, Jr., of The Bowery Mission, with ABS staff Emilio A. Reyes and Robert L. Briggs, left to right. Photo by Rebecca Detrick. “The Bowery Mission has a gem in Ed Morgan as their leader. Ed's passion for… Read More

God’s Word Deployed

Keith Travis, retired Army chaplain, uses Scripture resources provided by Armed Services Ministry, American Bible Society. Photo by Throwinglight.com. “Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in… Read More

Eddie’s Story

Video still by Eliu Cornielle. Eddie grew up without a father and survived multiple rapes by family members. In high school, he got into street drugs to ease his emotional pain but was trying to break the habit. One day, he and his sister were driving on a freeway,… Read More

50 Years of God’s Faithfulness

Rev. James Hainley and his wife Sandy have invested in eternity through American Bible Society. Photo Courtesy of Olan Mills. The Rev. James Hainley has witnessed God's miraculous provision for more than 50 years. The first glimpse came when Jim was a young student experiencing doubts and uncertainties about… Read More

Bible Talk Tuesday

ABS staff handing out invitations to Bible Talk Tuesday on Broadway. Photo by Drew Segawa. Starting Tuesdays in October, American Bible Society is welcoming New Yorkers off the street into a noontime reading and discussion of God's Word. In the spirit of the Fulton Street Revival more than 150… Read More

Chile – 33 Men Saved: Hope in the Belly of the Earth

Omar Reygadas was the 17th miner brought up. After breathing fresh air for the first time in 70 days, he did not hesitate to thank God for saving his life. Photo courtesy of The Bible Society of Chile. One rescued miner, Carlos Mamani, had written on the front of… Read More