Happy Independence Day! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights movement to today, God’s Word has inspired American heroes and ordinary citizens to pursue liberty and justice for all people. As you celebrate the spirit of liberty that gave birth to our… Read More
PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2017—A newly released study from American Bible Society ranks Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the nation’s most Bible-minded city. After claiming the top position in 2013 and 2014, Chattanooga lost its lead to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2015, but reclaimed its position as the leader in… Read More
At age 87, Sister Jian’s memory is still sharp. She remembers when Christians first came to her village and told her about Jesus. She also remembers when they had to leave China and believers were persecuted. “All we had to sustain us spiritually was the written Word. All we possessed… Read More
At the heart of Scripture stands a heavenly Father who loves his children. Here are just a few of the Bible’s beautiful descriptions of God the Father: He embraces rebellious prodigals. (Luke 15:11) He comforts the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18) He numbers the hairs on… Read More
Thirteen-year-old Frejus admits he was a handful. “I used to tell lies, insult people,” he says. “I did not obey anybody, including my parents.” Frejus is growing up in extreme poverty in Benin where almost 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Because of extreme poverty, human… Read More
Imagine the near-impossible task of caring for your family on $1.50 a day—without encouragement or hope for a better future. That is the reality for about 75 percent of people in rural Bolivia. That is why the support of financial partners like you is critical for the people of rural… Read More
Nine-year-old María barely remembers what it was like to have a family of her own. Her aunt dropped her off at an orphanage when she was just five. María says, “I miss her. My mum comes to visit sometimes, but hardly ever; that makes me sad.” In Peru, where María… Read More
For the first time in the long history of the church in Ethiopia, Tigrigna language speakers have a Bible of their own! The Ethiopia Tigrigna Bible is just one of 50 recently completed translations. These new translations have the potential to provide first Bibles to 160 million people! Initially, 57,000… Read More
Umutesi, a 17-year old girl living in a small Rwandan village in Central Africa, just received the best gift of her young life: her first Bible. Umutesi took part in American Bible Society’s End-to-End program in Rwanda. She faithfully attended the regular audio Bible listening group at her local church… Read More
From genocide to civil war to persecution, Central Africa is a region of broken people. But God’s Word is bringing healing and hope to people of all ages, even in the most difficult of circumstances. An effective tool for communicating the healing love and grace of God, End-to-End… Read More
