Two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the news of this freedom finally arrived for enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. On June 19th, 1865, a crowd gathered to hear General Order No. 3 read aloud: “The people of Texas are informed that,… Read More
Father’s Day is a special time to celebrate and honor the fathers and father figures God has given us. For children, it’s a chance to say thank you for everything their fathers do for them—from repairing bicycles to offering comfort after a breakup to teaching them how to love God’s… Read More
This is part of a series of monthly staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. What is your role at American Bible Society?… Read More
The past year has engulfed Maria* with worry and desperation. The economy in Guatemala, where she lives, has suffered from hurricanes, years of drought, and the coronavirus pandemic. No matter how hard she looks, Maria has been unable to find consistent work. Barely scraping by with temporary jobs,… Read More
After 10 years, the Ngangela speakers of Angola finally have the New Testament in their heart language! A short time ago, a group gathered to celebrate the long-awaited launch of Scripture in a language spoken by about 900,000 people. Augusto Mayapa, age 63, says, “The translation… Read More
In her 13 years, Mina* had learned very little about life outside her family and her small ethnic group in Cambodia. She was born to the Kreung, a tribe of poor farmers who also fish and hunt to survive. Her people frequently move around and live in temporary… Read More
Albi* had big dreams. He grew up as a Muslim in the former communist country of Albania. As a child, he played soccer and wanted to be a professional athlete. However, poverty kept him from the proper nutrition and opportunities to excel. Albi’s hopes were crushed. Read More
Meng* never, ever thought it would happen. This elderly woman, who lives in a remote village of China, never thought she would be holding her very own Bible. But thanks to the generosity of friends like you, she saw God do the impossible more than once . . Read More
2020 has been a year full of challenges, but Chakma, and Marma, speaking Christians in southeastern Bangladesh have reason for celebration: the publication of Scripture in their languages! They are among the country’s 45 different ethnic groups. While most of the 350,000 Chakma people practice Buddhism, and the majority… Read More
This Memorial Day and every day, American Bible Society thanks God for the brave men and women who have laid down their lives for our freedoms. We also remember the Military families who have lost their loved ones in service to our nation. Our ability to live and worship freely… Read More
