The Prodigal Sailor

Naval Veteran Paul Bendt of Charleston, South Carolina knows that he isn’t the first person who started following Jesus in the U.S. Military—and he certainly won’t be the last. “The old military expression says, ‘There are no atheists in a foxhole,’” Paul explains. “Well, in the Navy we had… Read More

“I realized God will help me in every situation”

As you read this, the men and women of the United States Military are risking their lives and guarding our security in hot spots and lonely outposts around the world. Many are facing fear, depression, and terrible loneliness. While they go into battle with the latest technology and training,… Read More

New Bible Program to Support Military Children

American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry today announced the launch of a new program, Hero Squad, to show children of the Military the support of a grateful nation. Through donor commitments, the program will provide a welcome box as well as four annual gift packages to children with a parent… Read More

Fight the Good Fight

Meet Marta. She’s a single mom in California. Marta is an English teacher and works five jobs to support her two little girls. “We don’t live here. We survive!” Marta laughs, reflecting on her hectic life. That’s why Marta was overjoyed when the man of her dreams, Eric,… Read More

THANK YOU FOR BIBLES! from American Troops

God’s Word is transforming the lives of members of our Armed Services. We’re passing on a big thank you from our Troops for the Bibles you’ve provided. Here are just a few ways Scriptures you provided have helped Servicemen, Servicewomen, Veterans, and Military families: “While I’m here… Read More

Sharing God’s Peace and Comfort with American Heroes

In 24 years of serving in the United States Air Force, Sergeant Benjamin Wilson* saw more pain than he wants to remember. He saw brave friends die and witnessed the devastating impact it had on their children. “It ripped the heart out of my chest,” he recalls. He also saw… Read More

His Truth Is Marching On

For 200 years, American Bible Society’s financial partners have helped military service members and their families find comfort in the Scriptures during their hours of great need. From the heartbreak of the Civil War to recent conflicts in the Middle East, faithful partners like you have been there with God’s… Read More

New Book Series Serves Military Wives

A newly published book series titled “Journey of a Military Wife” is designed to help military wives find solid ground in God’s Word during the instability of military life. Written by Brenda Pace and published by American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry, each of the series’ four books contains 60… Read More

Breaking New Ground with God’s Word

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

New Website Brings the Bible to Troops Overseas

A new website allows U.S. military members and their families to interact with God’s Word together online. On the site, troops can read through the popular Military Bible Challenge reading plan and discuss Scripture with family and friends in an online discussion group. For troops deployed to the far… Read More