Record Winter 2011 Issue

By providing Bible resources that specifically address the wounds of veterans, members of the military and military family, American Bible Society brings light to the darkness of war. Through the words of the Bible, American Bible Society and partners help bring healing to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Mozambique, urban youth in the United States and those who long for peace in the Middle East.

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Please tell me the definition of a Saint?

The term “saint” is often used to describe a person of exceptional holiness, formally recognized by the Christian Church, especially by canonization. Canonization is a solemn declaration by the pope in...

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Passion for Peace

Dr. Issa Diab and his wife Enas in Beirut, July 2010. He is a translation consultant for the Bible Society of Lebanon. Photo by Rhoda Gathoga.“Peace is what I leave with you; it...

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Pakistan - Grateful After the Flood

A village elder in Rangpur (seated, left) lays hands on Anthony Lamuel, general secretary of PBS. Photo courtesy of Pakistan Bible Society.In July, survivors of the worst flooding in 80 years received Scriptures and food...

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One Teen at a Time

Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“The next generation will be God's tool for shaping...

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Near the Heart of Urban Youth

Detail of an illustration by Ronald Pichardo from Elementz of Life™, issue No. 6. Photo of Heath Evans courtesy of Heath Evans.Tonya Wilder-Butts is a woman with vision. As editor-in-chief of Elementz of Life&...

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Making Your Gift Go Further

Shamalia Snipe, senior research analyst for GSI, passing out biblical text booklets to victims of the recent flood at Nueva Esperanza School in Pueblo de Cuatro, Bolivia. Photo by Bible Society of Bolivia.When it...

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Meet Rosalina

Rosalina Matola in a white shirt with Rhoda Gathoga, in a purple shirt, research director for Global Scripture Impact, with one of the beneficiaries of the program. Photo by Rev. Valente Tesco, General Secretary Bible...

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King James Version vs. Contemporary English Version

How does the King James (KJV) Bible translation compare to the Contemporary English Version? I have always been told to stay with the KJV but want to understand the Bible better.— Lesa M. Holmes, by...

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Half the World is Under 25

Youth Assembly delegates expressed themselves through drama at the UBS World Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Daud Soesilo.The eighth United Bible Societies World Assembly was held in September in South Korea. It was the...

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The Least of These

Bible Sunday toolkitRegular encounters with God through the Scriptures is the catalyst for significant personal life change. Bible Sunday: The Least of These is an essential tool for church congregations to begin their own habits...

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