Christmas saw a tripling of Christmas cards to U.S. troops over Christmas 2009. In 2010, American Bible Society donors personalized some 63,050 cards with Christmas greetings, Scripture verses, drawings and signatures that were sent around the globe to our troops along with orders for military Bibles. Read More

From left to right are Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones of Point of Grace. “A man's relationship with God tends to grow a lot closer during an experience like war. It is impossible to truly understand the incredible comfort and courage that a Bible brings during these… Read More

Joanna Lothers, 8½, sold cookies at her father's office to raise money for Scripture distribution to the troops. Her mother, Laura Lothers, said, “Yes, she made a lot of cookies and sold them for $.25 each.” Dad, Michael Lothers, creates software for Wycliffe Bible Translators, so the folks at the… Read More

In 1817 Bibles were distributed to the crew of the USS John Adams, thus beginning a Scripture grant program to the armed services that continues today. Exactly 150 years ago, in 1861, at the outset of the war between the States, the ABS Board of Trustees determined to place… Read More

While serving with the Armed Forces in the Korean and Vietnam wars, Dale Akins received two Bibles from American Bible Society after an officer left a box of them in the control room of his submarine. Dale was stationed at a pier in Manhattan before leaving for a 56-day patrol… Read More

Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones met while in college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. They decided to create Christian music together, and Point of Grace was born. Nineteen years later, the group is still going strong. They've been nominated for two Grammy awards, sold 6 million… Read More

Chaplain (COL) James J. Puchy Chaplain (COL) James J. Puchy, now retired from the Pentagon where he served as the Commandant of the Army Chief of Chaplains' Office, is executive director of American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry. Chaplain Puchy is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex realities… Read More

For 193 years (1817-2010) and through nine wars, ABS has provided Scriptures to millions of men and women in the U.S. armed forces. 1817Bibles go to the crew of the USS John Adams. 1846 – 1848Mexican WarBoth the American forces and Mexican civilians are supplied. 1861 –… Read More

Keith Travis, retired Army chaplain, uses Scripture resources provided by Armed Services Ministry, American Bible Society. Photo by Throwinglight.com. “Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in… 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