Pray Around the World

A young woman in Togo waits for a literacy class to begin. JordanWe give thanks that we are celebrating the Year of the Bible with the Catholic Middle East Churches during 2012. Pray that it will generate a lasting interest in the Bible and the Bible Society, opening… Read More

In Memoriam

Moises Diaz de LeonGiven By American Bible Society Staff My mother,Helen K. GirodGiven By Paul and Kristin Girod Thomas Vernon LandGiven Ms. Casie Mayne My mother,Kandi NolenGiven by Joy O'Brien Harry Cornelius PhelpsGiven Mrs. Esther M. Phelps My wife,Joanne ShawGiven By… Read More

In Memoriam

Eugene Albert Nida 1914-2011 American Bible Society mourns the passing of Eugene A. Nida, the distinguished linguist and Bible translator who introduced, developed and promoted the innovation of thought-for-thought translation. Beginning in 1943 and for more than 50 years, Dr. Nida was the leader of the translation program of… Read More

Words to Live By

Burt and Jerry Dyson Burt Dyson likes to point out that he became a believer at the age of 33, the same age that Jesus died. Over the 60 years since, Burt has had many adventures in his native Texas, around the U.S. and across the world. In… Read More

Dr. Eugene Nida (Nov. 11, 1914 – Aug. 25, 2011)

The global Bible translation community lost one of its iconic figures with the passing of Dr. Eugene Nida, who died yesterday at age 96. For more than 50 years, Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society. “Today we celebrate the life and… Read More

In Memoriam

Rock Becker Given by the Haydens via Tammy Hayden My parents, Omar and Hilda Erlandson Given by Mrs. Jean G. Beard My parents, Robert and Betty Jane Etter Given by Linda Rose Etter Our brother, Walter Groce Jr. Given by Mr. and Mrs. Read More

Quiet Time

July 2011 God's Word Goes Forth Tell of God's Mercy and Forgiveness 1 Psalm 32 2 Psalm 103 3 Genesis 32.1-32 4 Genesis 33.1-20 5 Genesis 41.1-36 6 Genesis 41.37-57 7 Genesis 42.1-38 8 Genesis 43.1-34 9 Genesis 44.1-34… Read More

400 Years Young

Dear Friends, This is one of those wonderful moments in history, when a big birthday for the Bible reminds us how vital the Word of God continues to be. Across this year, it has been our joy to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible —… Read More

Quiet Time

Photo by iStockPhoto April 2011 God's Word Goes Forth Trust in God's Promises 1 Esther 2.5-23 2 Esther 3.1-15 Fourth Sunday In Lent 3 Esther 4.1-17 4 Esther 5.1-14 5 Esther 6.1—7.10 6 Esther 8.1-17 7 Daniel 3.1-30 8… Read More

In Memoriam

Our mother, Lottie G. Huennekens Given by Travis and Marcella Huennekens My mother, Gretta JacobsGiven by Mrs. Dallene Keller Kathleen A. Johnson Given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown Martin S. Quigley Given by American Bible Society In memory and gratitude for… Read More