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Visually Impaired Acholi Speakers Welcome Their New Bible
Late last year the first ever Braille Bible in Acholil language launched at an event in Uganda. The need for this full-Bible translation was great, and it was released to the thunderous applause of hundreds of Acholi-speaking attendees, many of whom were visually impaired. Richard Todwong, a Ugandan politician attending the launch, said, “Blind people have had to rely on…
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Letters from Paul Episode 10: Titus 3:1-9
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us. Titus 3:4-5a GNT In the tenth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore Titus 3:1-9, which contains Paul’s reflection on the grace God shows to us through Jesus Christ. This letter was written to Titus, a Greek man who worked closely with…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 6
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” American Bible Society’s librarian, Dr. Liana Lupas, shows off a true historical treasure: the book of Malachi from the legendary Gutenberg Bible. It’s no exaggeration to call the Gutenberg Bible one of the most important books ever produced. As the first book printed on a press with Roman type, it changed the history…
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Changemaker: Mary McLeod Bethune
The Changemakers Series is designed to inform and inspire you with stories of ordinary people who dedicated their lives to spreading God’s Word around the world. Today, meet Mary McLeod Bethune, whose fight for racial equality and educational opportunity was inspired by biblical values like freedom, justice, and unity. Mary McLeod Bethune was an educational leader, presidential advisor, and advocate…
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Letters from Paul Episode 9: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. 2 Timothy 3:14a GNT In the ninth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore 2 Timothy 3:14-17, which encourages believers to remain strong in God’s Word. Paul wrote 2 Timothy from prison toward the end of his life. He requests that Timothy,…
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Letters from Paul Episode 8: 1 Timothy 6:3-10
What did we bring into the world? Nothing! What can we take out of the world? Nothing! So then, if we have food and clothes, that should be enough for us. 1 Timothy 6:7-8 GNT In the eighth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore the words of Paul from 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Paul mentored Timothy, who…
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