DESPITE RISK, DEMAND FOR BIBLES RISES IN IRAN

Despite intense persecution and the risk of torture or imprisonment, the demand for God’s Word in Iran is on the rise. That’s why spreading Scripture through satellite television, safe booklet distribution and other technology is so critical today! Believers in Iran face the very real threat of arrest… Read More

ONCE HOPELESS, ABANDONED CHILDREN NOW KNOW GOD CARES

The children of Romania are unlike any young people you know. They live in a world of darkness and hopelessness. They desperately need to know someone cares. That is why Bible distribution and engaging children in God’s Word is so critical. It is making an eternal difference for children like… Read More

Answered Prayer: Syrian Women Embrace Bible-Based Trauma Healing

Let’s thank God that nine Syrian women were able to attend a Bible-based trauma healing group. As they worked through American Bible Society’s Bible-based trauma healing curriculum, the women were introduced to Scripture’s message of hope alongside mental health best practices. This curriculum, which was created for people… Read More

OVERWHELMING NEED FOR CHILDREN’S BIBLES IN CUBA

Among the pews of the fast-growing churches of Cuba you’ll find the nation’s treasures — the hope of the future. They are Cuba’s children. And they are crying out for God’s Word. Cuba has a shortage of children’s Bibles. One Cuban pastor explains, “We have a lot of… Read More

“IF I DID NOT BELIEVE IN GOD, I WOULD BE A BAD PERSON”

Juan’s* life is in danger. At age 8, he enjoys most things boys his age do. He loves to read, laugh, play and go to school. But Juan’s life and future are on the line. His neighborhood in Honduras is a danger zone. Juan’s neighborhood, like many in Honduras,… Read More

Prayer Request: Bible Translation in Rural China

The church in China continues to grow exponentially, with an estimated 1 million believers joining churches across the country each year. But there are 115 million people in China whose heart language is not Mandarin. Of those, about 77 percent don’t have access to Scripture in their native language. Read More

Five Ways to Pray for the Middle East

The Middle East continues to be one of the most turbulent regions in the world. The frequent violence, including acts of terror, bloody civil wars, and religious oppression, has an enormous spiritual and emotional effect on the people who experience it. As a result, there is a great… Read More

PERUVIAN FAMILIES STRENGTHENED BY READING GOD’S WORD

High in the mountains of Peru, where Eladio lives, hope is scarce. Almost half of the population speaks Quechua, and many who live in remote villages have limited educational opportunities and cannot read, limiting their ability to understand God’s Word. Without the comfort and direction of Scripture, the frustrations… Read More