Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them! Matthew 5.4 (GNT) American Bible Society joins with the Christian community in celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died on February 21, 2018, at the age of 99. Rev. Read More

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2018—Roy Peterson, president and CEO of American Bible Society, on the death of Billy Graham: “Together with the entire American Bible Society family, I offer sincere thanks to God for the life and ministry of the Rev. Billy Graham. Through his remarkable ministry, Mr. Graham… Read More

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20, 2018— The central inspiration for Martin Luther King Jr.‘s involvement in the civil rights movement was his faith and understanding of the Bible. The messages of hope and justice King found in the Bible spurred him to be a great advocate for freedom. To honor his regard… Read More

God, in his perfect holiness, chooses to commune with imperfect people. It is hard to fathom. Yet he invites us to enter boldly into his throne room of grace. When we do, our perspective shifts, our posture changes, and we take on an attitude of humility. A man… Read More

Nanaka is a cattle keeper whose life was transformed when he met a shepherd. “I was a cattle keeper, believing in traditional gods of my ancestors, worshipping and sacrificing to them,” he explains. “Watching ‘The JESUS Film,’ I heard Jesus speaking in our language. He was a good shepherd with… Read More

Recently a team from American Bible Society visited the frontlines of eastern Ukraine to encourage soldiers with a Bible especially designed for the Ukrainian Army. The team also provided Children’s Bibles to the men and women in service who are parents. The military personnel were grateful to the point of… Read More

Jameel* and his family were minorities among minorities. They were Christians living on the West Bank. But, in truth, Jameel didn’t really know much about being a Christian. He never had a Bible before, nor did he understood God. That all changed when he went to Bible camp and… Read More

Monica lives in Kpong, a farming community in Ghana. Her home is a mud hut with a roof made of grass and iron sheets. During one of her darker times, her parents tried to force her into a marriage. She felt like her life was in ruins. She didn’t really… Read More

God’s Word transforms us. It brings us peace, hope, and a focused passion to live out God’s vision for our lives. According to Barna Group’s 2017 State of the Bible, 58 percent of all Americans wish they spent more time reading or listening to the Bible. Read More

Christmas music. It usually starts in early November and continues through December 25th. For 55 days, the sounds of the season are almost inescapable, playing over the airways of what seems like every store, car, and office. Some people can’t get enough of the audible holiday cheer, while others,… Read More