One was a dynamic preacher from England, the other a hard-working printer in Philadelphia. In the mid-1700s, George Whitefield and Ben Franklin weren’t just the most famous people in America, they were the most influential. Both of them knew the Bible well, but they treated it differently. George… Read More
Terri Whitworth knew she had to let go. As a tornado carried pieces of her home into the Illinois countryside, she squeezed her son’s hand—and then she pulled away, watching as her husband pushed him into the basement for safety. Terri and her husband followed. Read More
By CH (COL) Art Pace, US Army, retired It was optimistically called the War To End All Wars. The destruction and carnage of the First World War was virtually unimaginable. More than 100,000 Americans who answered the call of their country gave their last full measure of devotion. Read More
Today, United Bible Societies will take part in a worldwide Day of Prayer, aligning Bible Societies across the globe as part of an annual celebration. This time of unity and sharing will provide an opportunity for Bible Society staff members, supporters and friends to lift up God’s work around… Read More
Whether browsing Scripture online, or flipping through passages in a print copy, Americans benefit from constant, uninterrupted access to the Bible. Nearly nine out of every 10 U.S. households owns a print Bible, with most homes owning several copies (an average of 4.4). This level of ownership supports a core… Read More
Every day, Bishop Michael Hartwell gets up in the morning to serve the residents of Logan County, West Virginia, a community that depends on the coal mining industry. Life isn’t easy in Logan County, especially these days, when jobs are scarce and budgets are tight. “[This is] one of the… Read More
Monday, January 19, we will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of nonviolent activism for civil rights. As you reflect on everything MLK stood and fought for, you can’t help but notice the countless biblical references in his speeches, sermons, and letters from prison. The Baptist minister drew from his… Read More
President Roy Peterson penned a short piece for the Christian Post about the State of California prohibiting student groups on its university campuses from requiring that group leaders profess certain beliefs—so no faith-based organization can require its own leaders to adhere to its founding commitments. The policy is designed to… Read More
Earlier this year, we released a study about what Americans think of the Bible. With the help of Barna Group, we learned there are now as many Americans skeptical of the Bible as are engaged with the Bible. This is the fourth annual survey we’ve conducted, and although the numbers… Read More
This graffiti poem was written on a wall in New York City: God and the soldier doth all men adore in time of war and not before; When the war is over and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted. Believe it or not,… Read More
