“My parents abandoned me.”

When Sarath* thinks about the past, he remembers feeling deeply hurt, confused, hopeless, tired, and lonely. He recalls the pain of abandonment and rejection being so tangible that he hated himself and often wanted to take his own life. With conditions in Sri Lanka spiraling out of control over… Read More

“I lived a dark and twisted life.”

Just two years ago, Carlos* was unrecognizable. The dark path he had followed left him rejected by family and society. Living on the streets of Paraguay as a prostitute . . . addicted to drugs . . . Carlos was trapped in deception, leading what he calls “an empty and… Read More

Sharing the Bible While Doors Are Open

In some parts of the world, possessing a Bible, sharing your Christian faith . . . or even being a Christian is strictly forbidden. For many years, that has been the case in Azerbaijan. But more recently, some of those restrictions have eased. Now, the support of our generous partners… Read More

Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 7

In this new episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” the esteemed librarian of American Bible Society, Dr. Liana Lupas, takes you back to the infamous reign of King Henry VIII in England. This beautiful Bible was printed in 1539 and is known as the Great Bible. King… Read More

Letters from Paul Episode 12: Hebrews 13:1-8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 GNT In the twelfth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore Hebrews 13:1-8, which shares practical insights on how to love others as ourselves. While… Read More

Staff Spotlight: Rob Wonderling

This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members! Today, meet Rob Wonderling, who joined American Bible Society in July of 2022 as the new executive director of the… Read More