On February 21, 1952, Bangladeshi students at Dhaka University set out to do something remarkable—preserve their beloved mother language of Bengali. They protested the current language policy which established Urdu as the only language to be taught in schools. Sadly, four students lost their lives that day. In 1999,… Read More

Known as the heart of the Mayan World, Guatemala is a country rich in culture and natural beauty. But this beautiful country has beautiful people who have never heard the name, Jesus. About 44% of Guatemala’s population is indigenous. These indigenous peoples live in geographically isolated communities and speak… Read More

I think it’s safe to say, we are all hoping that this year will be different than the previous two, which has left many feeling weary, battered, and broken. But a new year offers new hope. And we can have hope because of God. Although we continue… Read More

Your prayers matter. Jesus reminded his disciples of the impact of their prayers. He said, “And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son” (John 14:13 GNT). We look back on over 200… Read More

It’s been over a decade, but I remember the pastor’s fervent words like it was yesterday. When Pastor Robert preached to hundreds of impassioned young adults about the power of God’s Word, his message moved through the crowd and landed directly on my heart. He said, “My grandmother… Read More

Many of us remember lying in our beds on Christmas Eve, counting down the hours, minutes, seconds until it was time to open gifts. The anticipation was palpable. What could be better than finally receiving what you’ve been hoping and waiting for. But gifts aren’t the only thing we… Read More

“I’m a third-class citizen in the Kingdom of God,” said Elizabeth from the Lake Victoria Region in Uganda. For years, Elizabeth has been crying out to God for her own Bible. Unable to own one because she cannot afford it, she felt unseen and unimportant. Elizabeth is not alone. Read More

For over 200 years, American Bible Society has been committed to the mission of helping all people experience God’s love through the Bible. And thanks to you, we’ve been able to do just that! Your faithful prayers and generosity have enabled us to put nearly 7 billion copies of… Read More

I recently read about Solomon’s temple in 1 Kings 6. This beautiful temple was a monument to God’s greatness and home to the Ark of the Covenant. It was where the Jews worshipped the Lord. It reminded me of the impassioned dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in… Read More

We need to pray for our nation. First, because God’s Word urges us to do so (1 Timothy 2:1-2) and second, because praying for our nation can bring healing. Many nations are hurting and are in deep need of God’s healing. They need God’s intervention to restore broken systems, communities,… Read More