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Record Winter 2016 Issue
In Jordan, God's Word is healing the hearts of Middle Eastern refugees. City partnerships in the U.S. are reaching thousands with the Bible. Technology helps bring Scripture to the ends of the earth. Download this issue
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American Bible Society Partners with Scarlet City Studios to Launch Biblical Gaming Platform
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18, 2015—Think of it as a 21st century Chronicles of Narnia. American Bible Society is partnering with Scarlet City Studios to create a web-based gaming platform that delivers Bible content to teen and pre-teen gamers within a digital allegorical world where gamers can explore the grand themes and stories of Scripture. For nearly 200 years, American Bible Society…
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United Bible Societies Distribute Record Number of Bibles in One Year
Last year, United Bible Societies (UBS) distributed a record number of Bibles to waiting people around the world. In 2014, UBS distributed nearly 34 million Bibles. This marks a 14 percent increase in annual Bible distribution since 2010.UBS also broke records by distributing 2 million non-print Scripture resources, such as CD’s, DVD’s, mp3’s and Internet downloads. This digital distribution has…
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Op-Ed in Christianity Today Makes the Case for Speedy and Accurate Bible Translations
President & CEO of American Bible Society Roy Peterson co-authored a recent op-ed for Christianity Today arguing that Bible translators should never sacrifice the accuracy of the biblical message while pursuing faster and faster results. “We take very seriously our spiritual responsibility to ensure that each new translation accurately relays the Scripture’s full meaning and spirit of the gospel,” says…
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How an African Soldier Forgave the Man Who Threw Him in Jail
For years, Ndale* had faithfully served as a military colonel in Burundi, a small country in Africa’s Great Lakes Region. But when he took a leave of absence to spend time with his family, his life changed forever.During Ndale’s absence, a group of Burundian extremists assassinated the country’s first democratically-elected president and overthrew the Burundian government. A 12-year Civil War…
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5 Testimonies from VA Chaplains for Veterans Day
Today Americans take time to honor and thank God for the brave men and women who have defended our country as members of the United States Armed Forces. As Christians, we are grateful for men and women who embody the heart of a God who sacrificially protects his people: Psalm 18:2 (GNTD) The Lord is my protector; he is my…
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