Scripture illustrates that praying together is powerful. The early Christians were devoted to praying together. And often, they saw God move in extraordinary ways as they prayed with one heart and mind. Following Jesus’s ascension into heaven, the disciples returned to the upper room in Jerusalem where they,… Read More
The Bible. It’s not just a book. No, the Bible is so much more. The Bible contains words of life. It inspires transformation, reveals purpose, and enables hope. And through it we discover God. At American Bible Society we are passionate about helping people discover God through the Bible. Read More
In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot, we provide an update on the ongoing war in Ukraine from American Bible Society team members who were recently on the frontlines in Poland. From a refugee center at a train station in Krakow, Poland, to a Lutheran church that… Read More
Every person deserves a chance to understand God’s Word in their language. For Deaf people in Peru that means hearing the gospel in Peruvian Sign Language. In 2017, Peruvian Bible Society (PBS) began translating Scripture into Peruvian Sign Language—the heart language for approximately 167,000 Deaf people in that nation. Read More
The Bible says in James 5:16 (NLT), “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” Your prayers have a powerful effect! And having a plan can help you focus your prayers on the most pressing needs our world faces today. Read More
As a young girl, Alejandra was often beaten at home. When she became a teenager, she fled her home to escape the abuse. But living on the streets of Guatemala took a heavy toll on Alejandra. She struggled to survive. With no food or money, Alejandra turned to a… Read More
If you’re reading this, you most likely have a Bible somewhere in your home in a language you can read and understand. But of the approximately 7,000 different languages that exist around the world, there are still 1,575 languages that don’t yet have a single verse of Scripture… Read More
Patrick, a pastor from Ghana, will never forget the day his world shattered. While traveling with his family, a violent car accident took the lives of his wife and two of their three children. Patrick’s injuries were so severe that he couldn’t attend the burial of his precious wife… Read More
Decades of civil war in Sudan have ravaged the nation and its people. The suffering of Sudanese victims of war has prompted the Bible Society in Sudan to respond with Bible-based trauma healing sessions. Through this ministry, they are bringing the healing power of Scripture… Read More
On May 9, 2018, United Bible Societies will hold an annual day of prayer to give God praise and to seek his continued guidance for Bible ministry. It was on this day that the United Bible Societies Fellowship was founded in 1946. Now, nearly 150 Bible Societies —… Read More
