At first glance, it might appear that the life of Paul Burmeister in Central Kansas hasn’t changed much over the course of seven decades. “I’ve been raised on a farm and I’m still farming at the age of 78,” Paul says. Paul’s walk with the Lord echoes this steady pace… Read More
What do the founding of Thanksgiving Day and American Bible Society have in common? A man named Elias Boudinot. Although he’s sometimes forgotten by the history books, Boudinot is one of America’s founding fathers. He served as a New Jersey Congressman, president of the Continental Congress, director of the U.S. Read More
On July 16 nearly half a million people gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for Together 2016—a day of unified prayer, worship and Bible-based teaching organized by the Christian ministry PULSE. Thanks to the generosity of our financial partners, American Bible Society helped participants engage with God’s Word… Read More
Bible Society leaders from more than 150 countries gathered in Philadelphia in May for the 2016 United Bible Societies (UBS) World Assembly hosted by American Bible Society. Held every six years, the UBS World Assembly provides Bible Societies with a chance to rally around a common vision for sharing the… Read More
After 26 years of military service, Bruce* remembers many combat tours and special assignments in volatile regions like Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt. But one moment that stands out in his mind wasn’t on the battlefield. “We were preparing for deployment with field exercises. Inside my tent I always kept… Read More
On the 4th of July, Americans will celebrate the founding of the United States. While this holiday provides a special time each year to gather with family and friends, it also reminds us that our political freedom and religious liberty were established through the sacrifice and labors of past generations. Read More
On the 4 th of July, Americans will celebrate the founding of the United States 240 years ago. While this holiday provides a special time each year to gather with family and friends, it also reminds us that our political freedom and religious liberty were established through the… Read More
It’s hard not to love Memorial Day weekend. For most Americans, these few days represent a chance to rest from work, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family over delicious food. As with most holidays, the fellowship and feasting are only as sweet as the things they… Read More
It’s hard not to love Memorial Day weekend. For most Americans, these few days represent a chance to rest from work, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family over delicious food. As with most holidays, the fellowship and feasting are only as sweet as the things they… Read More
On Sept. 27, 2015, Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway looked a little bit like heaven. The long stretch of road, normally jammed with honking cars and bustling pedestrians, burst at the seams with something resembling the throng of believers from Revelation 7.9—“a great multitude that no one could count, from… Read More
