American Bible Society has just released the fourth chapter of the State of the Bible: USA 2021 report entitled, “The Good Life”. In this chapter, we learn about two central components to living the good life. The good life isn’t about financial security, achieving success, and enjoying… Read More

Church. We often go there to worship, fellowship, and grow in our relationship with Jesus. But do we go to church when we need healing? Is it the place we recommend when a friend or family member is hurting? American Bible Society’s Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry believes every… Read More

One night during dinner, I suddenly became keenly aware of my kids’ prayers. They prayed about their day, their family, their problems. All good things to pray about. But that’s when I knew I needed to inspire them to pray for lives to be transformed by God’s Word. As… Read More

American Bible Society recently released the State of the Bible: USA 2021 ebook, which reveals what Americans believe about, and how they use the Bible. We shared the first two chapters with you: The Bible in America—examining Scripture engagement and key trends around the Bible The New Normal—looking… Read More

On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to escape violence, persecution, war, or disaster at home, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These brave men, women, and children seek protection in neighboring countries where rebuilding their lives is a long and difficult journey. Read More

What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, African American slaves in Galveston Texas received word that their Independence Day had finally arrived. Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation establishing freedom for all those enslaved, emancipation did not happen overnight for those in Confederate States. It would be… Read More

When I first joined my prayer group, I couldn’t wait to pray! But it wasn’t long before my enthusiasm turned to fear and doubt. As I listened to others pray, my mind was flooded with thoughts like, I could never pray like them, my prayers aren’t as powerful as theirs,… Read More

Imagine not being able to get the medicine you need because you can’t read the label. Or being subjected to harsh labor because you can’t read an unfair job contract. Sadly, this is reality for many women in Bangladesh. Indigenous women who live in rural areas of Bangladesh experience… Read More

It’s been one-year since the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice issues turned our world upside down. Many of us have and continue to suffer unimaginable pain. As we process these past 12 months, let’s not forget the beautiful promise found in Hebrews 13:8 (GNT) which says, “Jesus Christ is the… Read More

Friends are a necessary and important part of life. But Jesus is, by far, the most important friend that you can have. Perhaps you’ve never thought of Jesus as a friend. You see him as your Lord, Savior, Redeemer. But in John 15:15 (GNT), Jesus shares with his disciples another… Read More