Right now, brave men and women are training to become Soldiers in the U.S. Army. They’ve left their homes and families to serve, protect, and defend you and me. Over the course of ten weeks, new recruits go through Basic Combat Training. There, they learn tactical and survival… Read More
During more than a dozen deployments in 24 years as a Military pilot, James Carter* was no stranger to hostile environments. The newly retired sergeant relied on his Bible to bring him comfort while overseas. “Sometimes when you’re in one of those cold, dark places … you’ll be… Read More
Bryan was twenty six and his life was out of control. Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of life and marriage, he tried to drown his troubles in alcohol. “I knew I needed a change, and if something didn’t change, I was going to lose my wife,” he says. Desperate to make… Read More
Thanks to our financial partners, for more than 200 years American Bible Society has been able to provide Bibles to our country’s Troops! “As you’re hearing on the news, worldwide tensions are increasing,” said Chaplain (Major) Dennis Howard*. “To keep America safe, deployments have increased to South Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq,… Read More
While on active duty in Afghanistan, Sgt. Bryan Flanery was critically injured. He suffered two spinal surgeries, a partial hip replacement, shoulder surgery, and a near knee replacement, leaving him feeling hopeless. After a failed suicide attempt, Sgt. Flanery decided to turn to God and the Bible for… Read More
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
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
Join us in thanking God for Strength for the Street, a new Bible resource designed for law enforcement officers – starting with Philadelphia law enforcement and prayerfully expanding to other cities as needed. On December 15, American Bible Society held an event at its headquarters to launch Strength… Read More
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
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
