Today we rejoice that, despite another year of challenges caused by COVID-19, Bible Societies around the world completed Scripture translations in 90 languages used by 794 million people in 2021! That’s just over 10% of the world’s population. Bible Societies completed: First translations in 48 languages including… 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
The air in Kyiv is heavy. Black smoke billows from the smoldering ruins of a children’s hospital. Bursts of gunfire ring throughout the city, punctuated by explosions. Air raid sirens wail constantly. The streets are littered with chunks of concrete; some are stained with blood. This is the grim reality… Read More
Over the past 25 years, the foreign-born population in Kanas City has grown more than 300 percent. It is to this community of nearly 135,000 immigrants that The Sending Project feels called to serve and share the hope of God’s Word. And they need your prayers to reach these… Read More
Children are affected by trauma as much as adults. But traumatized children often struggle to express their feelings. Small children may not have words to express grief, fear, anxiety, depression, and anger. In these moments, children need to know that they are not alone. That’s why American Bible… Read More
God of people in crisis, we know that your heart beats greatly for the marginalized, the outcast, the poor, widows, orphans, and those displaced. Throughout Scripture we see your continued commitment to those who are suffering. You walked alongside the people of Israel when they sought freedom from slavery. Read More
You helped make a difference around the world in 2021. Thank you for supporting us with your prayers. Because you prayed, millions of people across the globe now have access to the world’s greatest treasure—the Bible. Your prayers made this possible. Today we celebrate all the lives that… Read More
Our hearts are breaking for the people of Ukraine. Since Russia invaded their nation on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian people have endured much suffering. In the face of overwhelming heartache, we believe our greatest weapon is prayer. Now is the time to boldly intercede for our Ukrainian brothers… Read More
Psalm 31 gives us a glimpse into a problem in David’s life he is trying to work through. In this lament we see his passionate expression of grief, sorrow, and fear. But amid this dire circumstance, David turns to God for help. He professes his confidence in God and prays… Read More
Poverty, persecution, oppression, illiteracy, disability—these just a few reasons why people around the world are cut off from God’s Word. Our mission at American Bible Society is to reach those cut off from the gospel by introducing the Bible in regions where it has never been shared and distributing… Read More
