God’s Peace in a Chaotic World
I’ve always craved a conflict free environment. In fact, one personality test described me as “The Peacemaker.” For me to function at my best, I need internal and external peace. But we are living in chaotic times. Covid-19 has turned our lives upside down. Our peace and… Read More
State of the Bible 2020
Since 2011, American Bible Society has worked with Barna Group to conduct its annual State of the Bible report. This report examines how adults in the United States relate to the Bible and what difference it is making in their lives. This year, the 10th annual State… Read More
Translating Scripture for Deaf People in Thailand
Imagine you’re the only deaf person in your family. While everyone else talks to one another, you must find other ways to communicate because your family doesn’t understand you. Most deaf people in Thailand are born into an all hearing family. Deaf people most often communicate in sign language. Read More
Please Pray: New Research on Trauma in America
Sadly, one in five American adults has been victim or witness to events that traumatized them in just the past 10 years. Whether its misogyny, child abuse, gun violence, extreme poverty, racial conflict or the most recent Covid-19 pandemic – these ills often rob people of hope and cause lasting… Read More
Prayer Update: Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
Thank you for praying for the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center. Because of your prayers, we were able to break ground in November 2018 for the newest attraction coming to Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. We continue to believe God for the opening of the Faith and… Read More
Pray for the First Bible in the Lunyala Language
The Banyala ba Ndombi people live on the northern edge of the Kakamega rainforest in Kenya. They are a tight knit community with a population of just over 274,000 people. Once part of another Abanyala community, the Banyala ba Ndombi people migrated eastward, settling in the isolated rainforest region. They… Read More
Jesus in the Schools of Paraguay
Maria* had hit rock bottom. Her mom was abusive, and her dad was not in her life. Maria became overwhelmed by feelings of anger and depression. Heartbroken, she tried to commit suicide to escape the physical and emotional pain she felt daily. Sadly, this is a reality for many… Read More
Prayers that Destroy the Spirit of Racism
Our response to the individual sins and societal structures perpetuating racism is one of fervent prayer. As followers of Jesus, this prayerfulness dismantles works of darkness while we pursue bold works of mission and justice. Intercession rooted in God’s Word inspires the heart transformation and wisdom we long for in… Read More
Set Free from Witchcraft, Sri Lankan Woman Praises Jesus
Chalani’s* life was full of darkness. When she lost both her father and husband, she turned to witchcraft. In Sri Lanka, witchcraft has been practiced for many centuries. Chalani didn’t want to be alone, so she gave herself to evil spirits. Soon, they were controlling her. She could not escape… Read More
Praying for the Western Kaqchikel People of Guatemala
In Guatemala there are 25 official languages, of which 22 are indigenous languages. One of those is Western Kaqchikel. The Western Kaqchikel community of 110,380 people lives in the highlands of Guatemala. These Mayan people predate the Spanish conquistadors. About 90 percent of the Western Kaqchikel people profess faith… Read More