A Closer Look at the Great Commission

How well do you know the Great Commission? According to a recent study from Barna, 51% of U.S. churchgoers said they had never heard of the Great Commission. Another 25% said they had heard of it but couldn’t recall its exact meaning. And only 17% said that… Read More

7 Ways to Live Out Your Calling of Biblical Generosity

In the age of the internet, it’s easy to feel like we’ve never had more opportunities to be generous. Our newsfeeds are constantly updated with the latest crises around the world. With one Google search, we can find information about hundreds of thousands of charities. We receive messages about… Read More

Growing Up to Be Like God

There’s nothing cuter than watching children try to copy their parents. Think about it—a tiny skateboarder rolls along the sidewalk, staying upright less so because of natural balance and more because of Dad’s guiding hands. A future baker puts a new spin on Mom’s famous carrot cake by adding… Read More

Staff Spotlight: Peter Edman

This is part of a series of monthly staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Tell us a little about yourself! I live… Read More

Bible Literacy in America

This is the first in a series on Bible Literacy. My big assignment last summer was with the team assembling the Faith and Liberty Bible to launch alongside American Bible Society’s new Faith and Liberty Discovery Center this spring. Our scholars combed through thousands of documents… Read More

3 Ways to Pray This Hispanic Heritage Month

This Hispanic Heritage Month, American Bible Society celebrates the way that God’s Word continues to be a central pillar in the Hispanic American community. Since 1988, this month has given us the opportunity to remember and celebrate the vibrant cultures and historic accomplishments of Hispanic Americans. We praise… Read More

No Imperfect Endings

You’re sitting in a movie theater, staring at a black screen. Everyone else has already left, but you can’t move. It just doesn’t seem possible that the movie is over. And yet the credits have rolled, and the lights are on, and there’s a theater attendant starting to sweep popcorn… Read More