My “Year of the Bible” began when I was 14. During a long struggle with insomnia, I turned to Bible reading at night for months on end as a Junior High student. Hours spent reading, praying, and more reading. Then transformation came. Before I could place how exactly, God’s Word… Read More

In Mexico the national illiteracy rate is 8.4 percent, but among indigenous peoples it is 44 percent. Although Scripture is available for 16 of the 60 plus native languages, these beautiful indigenous people need to hear the Gospel in order to understand and accept it. Bringing God’s Word to… Read More

This time last year I was vision boarding. A couple of friends and I gathered magazines, art supplies, poster boards, and made vision boards capturing our hopes and dreams for the upcoming year. Then 2020 happened. I thought I would be reading more books and travelling to places unknown,… Read More

I still remember where the framed fabric was displayed in my childhood home. Its timeless words were lovingly sewn on antique cream cloth, etched in jagged blue-thread letters surrounded by beautiful pastel handsewn flowers. The quote read, “Sometimes God calms the storm, and sometimes, He lets the storm rage and… Read More

Waiting. We’ve done a lot of it this year. We’ve waited for quarantine periods to end, loved ones to recover, covid-19 vaccines, solutions to social injustice issues, and election results. Many of us would agree, there is both joy and pain in waiting. It reminds me of one… Read More

This year, singing was a common theme. As Covid-19 erupted around the world, thousands turned to singing. From YouTube parodies, to people singing from their balconies, and apartment building sing-a-longs- singing brought communities together. What a wonderful reminder of the power of singing through crisis. That singing helps us… Read More

Do you love the Bible? Well here’s some exciting news. On November 29, 2020, you are invited to express your love for Scripture as we celebrate International Day of the Bible. International Day of the Bible is part of National Bible Week. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt first declared National… Read More

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, my family’s thanksgiving dinner tradition includes sharing something we are grateful for around the table. We look back over the year and share reasons, both big and small, of which we are especially thankful. Growing friendships, the blessing of a… Read More

It has been a rough year. One no one could have ever predicted. For many of us, gratitude isn’t at the forefront of our minds. But this is exactly when we should count our blessings! Giving thanks in the midst of pain and agony isn’t an easy thing to… Read More

Over the last few months, the latest State of the Bible 2020 report has provided our praying community with valuable insights on how to pray for increased Scripture engagement in America. This month, we invite you to pray for the U.S. Military community. The latest chapter, Chapter… Read More