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

For many years, millions of Middle Eastern refugees have been forced to flee their countries to escape war and persecution. Many struggle to survive financially, and the effects of both the pandemic and the lockdown have only caused more stress and heartache. Many of these refugees are children. Read More

In 2021, the loss of jobs and livelihoods brought great hardship to many people living in the Arabian Gulf. With economic struggles came physical concerns like lack of food, as well as emotional and spiritual pains. Many believers struggle to find faith and hope in such difficult conditions. Read More