Life in Liberia can be extremely difficult for people like Jerome*. Without God’s Word to turn to, it would be easy for anyone to feel lost, especially in this war-torn country. Military coups and civil war have divided Liberia for over 20 years. Governmental corruption has become an accepted… Read More
In celebration of Black History Month, American Bible Society honors Black Americans who have brought God’s Word to people across the United States and around the world. With them, they carried precious truths of the Bible: that all people are created in the image of God, and that God’s vision… Read More
Struggling to survive on about $1 a day, many in the West African nation of Togo face constant poverty and hunger. Sadly, the hunger felt in their empty stomachs is matched only by the pain in their hearts — for physical and spiritual nourishment are equally as difficult… Read More
It’s hard to understand the loneliness of living a world away from those you love. It’s hard to understand the fear of being surrounded by an enemy intent on your harm. It’s hard to understand the suffering from a life-altering injury or watching a friend’s life… Read More
Brad Connor* accepted Christ into his life when he was a child. But he never really grew in his faith. That all changed when he joined the Navy. “In boot camp I received a Military Bible from American Bible Society,” Connor recalls. “It was the greatest gift from the… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone around the world. Yet God’s grace and love continually shine through even the darkest of clouds. This is how one man in Ukraine found the truth of the Bible, thanks to our generous partners. Sergey*, 79, lives on the 14th floor of… Read More
The Scriptures paint beautiful images of God’s people from every tribe and nation joining together to worship the living God. Revelation 7 gives us an amazing picture of various cultures, languages, societies, and tribes all blending together in the unity and harmony that comes from being part of God’s family. Read More
The riot at the U.S. Capitol last week was a terrible tragedy, and it is inconsistent with our core values as Americans and Christians. The escalating polarization and political unrest in our nation are extremely disturbing, and we join Christians everywhere in praying for peace. At this disruptive… Read More
Living in poverty in North Macedonia means much more than not having enough to eat. It means feeling trapped by life, wondering if things will ever get better. Despair creeps into every thought and action. Sadly, this is daily life for many in North Macedonia. COVID-19’s economic impact… Read More
Kelsey* never knew a loving family. She arrived at Kenya’s New Hope Orphanage when she was just 2 years old after her mother and father died. She remembers how painful it was to see happy families and hear about the families of her classmates. Some of the children… Read More
