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American Bible Society to Nurture Love & Knowledge of Scripture at World Meeting of Families
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2015—Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia to conclude the 2015 World Meeting of Families (WMOF), capping off his first visit to the United States with the celebration of a Papal Mass on Sept. 26. He has said his mission in coming is to strengthen Catholic families’ love and practice of the faith—including encouragement of regular Bible study…
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Record Fall 2015 Issue
In the U.S. Armed Services, custom Bible resources transform the lives of military personnel and their families. Around the world, God’s Word is healing wounds of trauma and coming alive in unreached African languages. Download this issue
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Remembering the Fallen on 9/11
Fourteen years ago today, the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans were taken in the deadly September 11th terrorist attacks. Like every anniversary of this tragedy, today is a National Day of Service and Remembrance in the United States. Together, we solemnly remember the thousands of lives that were lost. On this day of national remembrance, please join us in praying…
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After A Violent Militia Attack, God’s Word Healed One Woman
While hiding in a field of overgrown grass, Leyla* watched a crowd of soldiers enter a thatched hut in Tore Wandi, her home village. She heard scuffling on the dirt floor. She heard the shrill of voices. And she watched the soldiers burn the hut to the ground. Just weeks earlier, a woman from another South Sudanese village told Leyla…
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One Family Escaped Child Labor through Bible School
Nasir* is well acquainted with Pakistan’s burning hot sun. For years, he and his family have toiled in the field of his domineering landlord in exchange for a place to live. “We are working under him from many generations,” recounts Nasir. While his labor is strenuous, Nasir doesn’t worry much about his personal well-being.But he fears for the future of…
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Nepalese People Receive Digital Bible After Disaster
In August, United Bible Societies—a global alliance of Bible Societies operating in more than 200 countries and territories—unveiled a digital copy of the Nepali New Revised Version of the Bible. The release of the digital translation serves as a step forward in the relief process for the Nepalese people, who continue to suffer from limited resources and damaged infrastructure in…
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