“How many of you need a Bible?” Chaplain Judy Bratten asks when she greets a group of new female inmates. Over the past four decades, the number of incarcerated women in the United States has dramatically increased. The majority have experienced physical or sexual trauma in their past,… Read More
American Bible Society is proud to introduce the new Warfighter’s Study Bible. Designed by our Armed Services Ministry with our Military members and Veterans in mind, this study edition includes Military-specific resources to guide our nation’s bravest heroes in God’s Word. The Newest Chapter in Two… Read More
The U.S. Military community consists of nearly 35 million service members, veterans, and family members—all of whom face unique challenges and have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom. They need God’s Word during the ups and downs of military life. Since 1817, American Bible Society has provided… Read More
We were almost there…. With my husband’s retirement just around the corner, our little military family rolled into a new town for what would be our last military-related move. We were more than ready to settle down for good and start dreaming about what our family ministry would look… Read More
Growing up, Bob Deyo inherited two legacies from his family — faith and a love for the military. His father was involved in World War II, and Bob followed in his footsteps by joining the Army. He became a staff sergeant and served for nine years. He also grew… Read More
There’s something about spring that makes me want to go directly to the nearest Home Depot and buy every plant I see. I envision an Eden-like garden in front of my house, overflowing with fragrant flowers and trailing vines. Inside the house, I imagine having a jungle of tropical… Read More
Your prayers matter. Jesus reminded his disciples of the impact of their prayers. He said, “And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son” (John 14:13 GNT). We look back on over 200… Read More
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is reading Luke 2:1-20 on Christmas morning. Every year, my family gathers, sleepy-eyed and pajama-clad, and sits next to our tree to hear the story of Jesus’s birth. When I was younger, I remember wondering why what was supposed to be… Read More
It’s been over a decade, but I remember the pastor’s fervent words like it was yesterday. When Pastor Robert preached to hundreds of impassioned young adults about the power of God’s Word, his message moved through the crowd and landed directly on my heart. He said, “My grandmother… Read More
This is part of a series on Bible literacy. My son, 15, interrupted me in my home office. He was listening to the day’s assigned reading from school—a repetitive-sounding part of the holiness codes in Leviticus. He took off his headphones and blurted out, “It sounds… Read More
