The JESUS film in the Igede language showing in Nigeria. What if each culture and people group around the world were given the opportunity to hear the story of Christ in their own heart language or dialect? And what if they were not only able to hear it, but… Read More
Q Founder Gabe Lyons, far left, led a stirring conversation on the “Bible in Culture.” “We can read Scripture and believe it's true, but live as if it's not real. The way we read should demonstratively be seen in what we say and do.” So said Alister McGrath at… Read More
A painting presented to American Bible Society by Wycliffe to commemorate the 500th Bible translation project. Photo of painting by Matt Steinruck. The Book Should be Red, a painting by Hyatt Moore, 2008, was presented to American Bible Society from The Seed Company, a Wycliffe Bible Translators affiliate. The… Read More
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio. “When the rain pours, the thunder rolls, lightning flashes and the winds roar, don’t let your heart be troubled…Trust in the Lord to bring you through whatever you may… Read More
Stephen Tavani (center), president of WOW International shares a copy of Elementz of Life™ with a couple of WOW Jam attendees. Photo by Tonya Wilder-Butts. Growing up on unfriendly city streets full of gangs and drug dealers, 15-year-old Carlos has never felt truly loved or understood. He has looked… Read More
ABS president Lamar Vest (right) and Whitney Kuniholm, president of Scripture Union. Leaders from American Bible Society (ABS) and Scripture Union/USA recently gathered in New York City to charter a three-year alliance agreement, joining resources in the fight against ever-declining Bible comprehension and engagement. The alliance will bring both… Read More
A girl leafs through “Moses” — one of the beginner books in the Mission: Literacy curriculum. Photo by Malorie Tull. On her way to class, Tori* navigates garbage-strewn city streets, passing areas that drug pushers and prostitutes frequent. She has faced many challenges in her young life, but she's… Read More
Photo by Caleb Komorowski A national survey conducted by Harris Interactive® for the American Bible Society found that a majority of Americans are having trouble recognizing some of the Bible's strongest promises for those who are struggling. Of the 1,001 U.S. adults surveyed, 54 percent attributed a Bible verse… Read More
In January 2009, the leading cause of American deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan for the first time wasn't combat. It was suicide. In fact, nearly twice as many active-duty service members killed themselves as were killed on the battlefield. Frequent exposure to death, injury, harsh conditions and separation from… Read More
