There’s no other way to put it — the Bible saved Sheng’s* life. Growing up, Sheng was a bully and a criminal. He used his above-average strength and size to take what he wanted from others. This behavior landed Sheng in jail. He thought life couldn’t get… Read More
Last year, on Easter Sunday, an extremist group attacked churches and hotels in Sri Lanka’s biggest cities – Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa. Bombs killed more than 350 people, and over 500 were injured. Believers who gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ at Easter services were murdered, and the church… Read More
Growing up in Suriname, Isuri* had multiple near-death experiences. The first was when she had a heart attack that left her unconscious for five hours. The second was when she had a seizure while driving. Her car went off the road and into a canal. She miraculously survived. Although Isuri… Read More
The Bible Society of Brazil’s Bible Press hit a remarkable milestone in September: 170 million Bibles and New Testaments printed! With a current production of 23,000 copies per day, the Bible Press is one of the most renowned Bible production facilities around the world. “The Bible Press is one of… Read More
The coronavirus strikes and everything is different—including how you celebrate Easter. Will you have a virtual Easter service from the comfort of your couch? Perhaps. A small Sunday dinner with only those in your household? Most likely. A yearning for familiar family traditions? A sense of sadness over… Read More
People recently descended from the hills and mountain ranges of Northern Africa for a celebration like no other. They were rejoicing at the arrival of the New Testament in the Blin language in Eritrea. Christians, church leaders, and translators gathered together for worshiping and praising God as they received… Read More
As we work together fulfilling the Great Commission, it is important that we provide Scripture to people of all ages in the way that is easiest for them to understand. So, when the Bible Society goes to places like Egypt, we make sure we bring God’s Word in different formats… Read More
As extremists continue to persecute Middle Eastern Christians, it is more important than ever that we provide them with the Good News of the Gospel. Children especially need this message of hope as they struggle through displacement and war, with little hope of a normal life. That’s why the Bible… Read More
Javzaa clutches her Bible with both hands, weaving through Ulaanbaatar’s city traffic on her walk to church. She passes the colorful boxy buildings, the statues of Genghis Khan, her favorite shop to grab a quick order of buuz (dumplings). Javzaa was born deaf, so she doesn’t hear the cars… Read More
“How will the coronavirus change my life today?” Each new COVID-19 update seems to bring another wave of drastic change. Between school closings, business shut-downs, and alerts about infection rates, life has been completely turned upside-down in just a matter of weeks. In trying to navigate these… Read More
