A newly published book series titled “Journey of a Military Wife” is designed to help military wives find solid ground in God’s Word during the instability of military life. Written by Brenda Pace and published by American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry, each of the series’ four books contains 60… Read More
Today our nation celebrates the sacrificial service of America’s military veterans. According to the most recent census data, there are more than 18 million veterans in the United States, many of whom suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): 11-20 percent of Iraq War… Read More
Right now, many of our nation’s sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters are in harm’s way. They are far from home, lonely and frightened. The brave men and women of our military are scattered around the world in some of the most hostile locations. But with the… Read More
“How has God’s Word impacted your life?” As Army Specialist Miranda Smith* pondered that question printed in the back of her camouflage Bible, memories from Basic Combat Training (BCT) swam into her memory. She would never forget those grueling days and nights on the plains of Oklahoma. Miranda picked up… Read More
After 26 years of military service, Bruce* remembers many combat tours and special assignments in volatile regions like Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt. But one moment that stands out in his mind wasn’t on the battlefield. “We were preparing for deployment with field exercises. Inside my tent I always kept… Read More
American Bible Society is helping launch a new devotional book for military wives. “Journey of a Military Wife: God’s Truth for Every Step” was written by Brenda Pace, a military wife for 28 years. “Everybody has assignments they don’t like,” says Pace. “But often those are the very places… Read More
Chaplain Michael Avery’s* truck rumbled up to the National Cemetery around 8 a.m. A handful of people were already roaming the vast cemetery to participate in Wreaths Across America—a ceremony that honors fallen heroes by decorating their gravestones with Christmas wreaths. As Chaplain Avery strolled the grounds, he noticed a… Read More
A new website allows U.S. military members and their families to interact with God’s Word together online. On the site, troops can read through the popular Military Bible Challenge reading plan and discuss Scripture with family and friends in an online discussion group. For troops deployed to the far… Read More
ABC Documentary Features Bible-based Trauma Healing Around the world 1 in 7 people suffer the trauma of war, abuse and natural disaster. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the number is even higher. The new documentary Hope Rising: Stories of Trauma and Healing ,… Read More
Vanessa,* the wife of an Army soldier, is an unrecognized hero. She doesn’t wear a uniform or medals. She isn’t greeted with words of thanks while out in the community. Like so many military spouses, she maintains order on the home front through her strong belief in the values her… Read More
