Millions around the world are still grappling to recover from recent disasters. From Hurricane Harvey in Houston and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, to the earthquakes in Mexico, to the mudslides in Sierra Leone, to the victims of wildfires in California, these hurting people need the hope and comfort of… Read More
The brave men and women of the United States military leave their homes, say goodbye to loved ones, and put their lives at risk to ensure our freedoms. While they go into battle with the latest technology and training, their greatest asset is the one American Bible Society provides… Read More
Orlando, Fla. Ministry leaders from across the whole Church—Evangelical, Protestant, Greek Orthodox and Catholic—gathered here from Nov. 7-9 for the Uncover Summit, sponsored by the Forum of Bible Agencies-North America. The conference was indeed a summit—a mountaintop experience in which attendees dedicated themselves to Uncover the Word,™ a national movement… Read More
“Today's [Sept. 28] research report from The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life exposes a deficit in religious knowledge among a majority of Americans,” said ABS President R. Lamar Vest. He continued, “Particularly disturbing was the lack of knowledge among self-professed Christians about the Christian faith. Jewish adherents… 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
James Macklin, director of outreach for the Bowery Mission James Macklin, 70, is a modestly dressed, simple black man with short, curly salt-and-pepper hair. He smiles as he shares his life's story, a grandfather-like poise communicating a love for the people around him. “One of my favorite sayings is… Read More
A small group of inmates holds prayer during their Bible study. Photo by Chris Leaman. In the minds of many, prisons are one of the last places people go to find hope. Television news reports often show the poor living conditions, the overcrowding and general lack of humanity the… Read More
Amy Grant visits the Rare Scriptures collection at Bible House “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (KJV). Reading these words from Psalm 119 brings to mind “Thy Word,“ a song by Amy Grant, one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian… Read More
The statue of st. Paul in front of the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls In June of last year, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the “Year of Saint Paul,” to span June 28, 2008 through June 29, 2009. Catholics were called to remember, learn about and reflect… Read More
Mike Lynch and Larry Waldner pray with John Gordon after providing him with a hot meal and an ABS Bible. Photo by David Singer Thousands of people along America’s Gulf Coast still struggle to pull their lives together. But the victims of two devastating storms this hurricane season are… Read More
