This Grandparents’ Day, American Bible Society praises God for the countless grandparents who have modeled a Bible-centered life for their children and grandchildren, living out the words of Psalm 71: You have taught me ever since I was young, and I still tell of your wonderful… Read More
In this special reflection, John Greco, American Bible Society’s Managing Director of Operations, remembers 9/11 and shares verses from God Is Our Shelter and Strength, a Scripture resource created by American Bible Society to offer hope amid tragedy. For me, my personal and professional… Read More
I stared down the man behind the counter, my eyes narrowed and my fist clutching my smartphone like a weapon. He noticed me standing there and, when I didn’t make a move toward him, beckoned me to the counter with a nod. When I opened my mouth, a jumble… Read More
On September 11th, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Four airplanes hijacked by al-Qaeda—a terrorist organization—crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon near Washington D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Thousands more were injured. Read More
In the age of smartphone apps and overnight shipping, it can be hard to imagine the time (not that long ago) when having access to a Bible in America was a rare and precious gift. But for much of American history, families just like yours depended on volunteers from American… Read More
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,… Read More
Why is finding time to read the Bible so hard? Research from State of the Bible 2021 shows that one in six Americans read the Bible most weekdays. But behind that number is the reality that, for most people, making time for God’s Word is an uphill… Read More
Do you ever feel like it would be easier to solve all your problems yourself? Wouldn’t it feel great to make your financial worries disappear? Or bypass uncomfortable conversations with friends? Don’t you wish you could make yourself more patient, more disciplined, or more talented? In a moment, your… Read More
It started as a sinking feeling deep in the pit of my stomach. I looked down at my hands and realized that the rings that were normally on my fingers were missing. I probably took them off when I was doing dishes, I thought. But when I went… Read More
Chances are you’re familiar with the words of Psalm 23. Quoted by presidents in times of national tragedy and claimed by millions as the ultimate words of hope, this passage has become one of the best-known Scripture portions in the world. One verse in particular shines in our darkest moments:… Read More
