“I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.” Isaiah 57:15 GNT In this third part… Read More

In Bangladesh, about one out of every four people lives below the poverty line, and in rural areas, around one in three people is unable to read. For people like Anouka* who live in remote areas, buying and reading a Bible is just not a possibility — no matter how… Read More

The preaching gadget . . . the talking Bible . . . the portable preacher . . . these are just a few of the names Darren* and Rayan* and their friends use to describe audio Bibles. No matter what they are called in the field, the listening devices you… Read More

In the Muslim-majority country of Chad, the most widely spoken language is Chadian Arabic. But there has never been a Bible printed in that language. For many Chadian Christians, reading the Bible in other languages has been very difficult. One group of women who meet regularly to spend… Read More

“They did not know if I was dead or alive,” Kaelo* says, describing the two days he spent afloat in churning waves after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted near the South Pacific Islands. The underwater eruption that took place nearly one year ago had the force of hundreds of… Read More

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever; he will always protect us. Isaiah 26:3-4 GNT In this second part of a five-part… Read More

He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,” “Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6b GNT In this first part of a five-part devotional series, “Finding Hope with Isaiah,” you can experience fresh encouragement in Scripture through key passages in Isaiah. Reflect on God’s promises… Read More

What do you do when all hope feels lost? How do you keep your head from sinking below the rising tides of despair and sorrow? Where do you find comfort that is unbroken, steadfast, and immovable? During my times of greatest discouragement, I have found an empathetic friend… Read More

For Martina, the death of her husband marked the beginning of the worst days of her life. “My husband was the only earning person in the family,” says Martina, who lives in Bangladesh. Once he died, Martina and her two children found themselves facing a financial crisis. On top… Read More

In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the 1537 “Matthew Bible,” which was the second printed edition of the Bible in English. The title page of this Bible lists its translator as “Thomas Matthew,” which was a pseudonym for… Read More