American Bible Society has a legacy of working within the African American community to spread God’s Word. Learn more. In 1900, the leaders of American Bible Society responded to the new situations created by the Supreme Court’s “separate but equal” decision in 1896 and the uneven distribution in… Read More

Freedom requires sacrifice. Reflect on the price and value of freedom through this brief meditation inspired by the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom, for Dr. King, was grounded in social justice; it could not be attained without sacrifice and self-denial. Reflection What do you want?… Read More

Injustice permeates governments, societies and relationships. Yet God calls Christians to actively work for justice in the world. Read more about the value of justice in this meditation inspired by the work of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Let justice and fairness flow like a river that… Read More

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. loved his enemies — even when they bombed his house. Use this meditation to reflect on the power of love. We love because God loved us first. But if we say we love God and don’t love each other, we are liars. We… Read More

Where does power come from? Is it from governments, community leaders or mobs? The Bible says power comes from God. Read more in this reflection inspired by the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I trust you to save me, LORD God, and I won’t… Read More

What is the basis for the curse in Genesis 9? Learn about the context and meaning of this passage. Genesis 9:18–29 has been popularly understood to mean that Ham was cursed, and this understanding has often been used to justify oppression of African people, the descendants of Ham. In… Read More

King’s legacy of non-violent protest has influenced generations of Americans. Use these meditations to further engage with King’s message. The following meditations recall the dream and vision of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His was a dream embedded in his faith in God and in Jesus’… Read More