Rosalina Matola in a white shirt with Rhoda Gathoga, in a purple shirt, research director for Global Scripture Impact, with one of the beneficiaries of the program. Photo by Rev. Valente Tesco, General Secretary Bible Society of Mozambique. She greets visitors with a wide smile, dancing and joy. But… Read More
How does the King James (KJV) Bible translation compare to the Contemporary English Version? I have always been told to stay with the KJV but want to understand the Bible better.— Lesa M. Holmes, by e-mail The King James Version (KJV) is a very accurate translation of the… Read More
Youth Assembly delegates expressed themselves through drama at the UBS World Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Daud Soesilo. The eighth United Bible Societies World Assembly was held in September in South Korea. It was the occasion to welcome the Rev. Dr. Robert Cunville as the new UBS President, who… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
