Fifty-three percent of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible more often, according to the 2016 State of the Bible survey. Conducted by American Bible Society and Barna Group, the annual survey gathers data about how Americans engage with the Bible and its message. This… Read More
A new online, 7-Day Bible reading challenge encourages readers to positively influence their communities by recommitting themselves to daily engagement with God’s Word. The 7-Day Bible Challenge explores topics such as following God faithfully, fostering a heart full of devotion, and being a light to the world. In addition to… Read More
Bible Societies around the world are helping to share God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer. Nigeria Bible Society of Nigeria asks you to pray… Read More
At first glance, it might appear that the life of Paul Burmeister in Central Kansas hasn’t changed much over the course of seven decades. “I’ve been raised on a farm and I’m still farming at the age of 78,” Paul says. Paul’s walk with the Lord echoes this steady pace… Read More
Sara* was just a young child, but she knew the dangers when the terrorists marched into her hometown of Mosul in Iraq. “We had to leave our house and flee,” she remembers. “We left everything…our toys, books, clothes and we came with nothing in our hands. I was very sad,… Read More
Today our nation celebrates the sacrificial service of America’s military veterans. According to the most recent census data, there are more than 18 million veterans in the United States, many of whom suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): 11-20 percent of Iraq War… Read More
At noon on November 14, people from across the world will find creative ways to celebrate their love for the Bible, whether through social media, musical performances or flash mobs. That’s what International Day of the Bible is all about—finding exciting new ways to champion God’s Word… Read More
Esi* gave her life to Christ when she saw the JESUS film in her small village in Ghana. She knew from that day forward her life would be different. “I was born and raised as a Muslim,” she explains. “My decision to follow Jesus affected my family. My prospective husband… Read More
Wang TianLan’s life has never been easy. A poor, rural dirt farmer in China, TianLan has worked from sun up to dusk as far back as he can remember. He was diagnosed with cancer several years ago. Then his wife was diagnosed with cancer. But despite poverty and illness, TianLan… Read More
What do the founding of Thanksgiving Day and American Bible Society have in common? A man named Elias Boudinot. Although he’s sometimes forgotten by the history books, Boudinot is one of America’s founding fathers. He served as a New Jersey Congressman, president of the Continental Congress, director of the U.S. Read More
