NEW SERIES! The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible”

September 14, 2021 | Nena Podbury| Laura Gish

Have you ever been stuck in a prayer rut? Like your prayers feel dull and…

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Filed in: Prayer Request, International, Church Communities

This Grandparents’ Day, a Look Back on Lessons from Grandpa’s Chair

September 12, 2021 | Elisabeth Trefsgar

This Grandparents’ Day, American Bible Society praises God for the countless grandparents who have modeled…

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Filed in: United States, Bible Engagement, Stewardship

Remembering 9/11: God Is Still Our Shelter and Strength

September 10, 2021 | John Greco

In this special reflection, John Greco, American Bible Society’s Managing Director of Operations, remembers 9/11…

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Filed in: 9/11, American Bible Society, United States

Helping Illiterate People Around the World Read Using God’s Word

September 09, 2021 | Nena Podbury

When Wini was a young girl, her mother gave birth to twins. Wini had to…

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Filed in: International, Translation, Trauma Healing, Church Communities

Learning Something New? Gods Word Offers Encouragement

September 08, 2021 | Elisabeth Trefsgar

I stared down the man behind the counter, my eyes narrowed and my fist clutching…

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Filed in: United States, Read and Learn Bible

How to Pray for America 20 Years After 9/11

September 07, 2021 | Nena Podbury

On September 11th, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Four airplanes hijacked by al-Qaeda—a terrorist…

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Filed in: 9/11, United States, Church Communities

Laborers for the Gospel: Celebrating the Legacy of Colporteurs

September 06, 2021 | Elisabeth Trefsgar

In the age of smartphone apps and overnight shipping, it can be hard to imagine…

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Filed in: United States, The Bible Cause, Bible distribution, ABS history

A Love More Costly than Gold

September 03, 2021 | Jack Newman

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and…

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Filed in: Donor Stories, United States, Testimonial

Wow! Over 190 Million Scriptures Distributed by Bible Societies in 2020

August 31, 2021 | Nena Podbury

Last year, despite lockdown restrictions, economic challenges, and emotional suffering—150 Bible Societies operating in more…

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Filed in: International, Church Communities

Exciting! New Bible Reaches African Women with the Hope Found in Scripture

August 26, 2021 | Nena Podbury

African women are often marginalized, overlooked, and oppressed. They face difficult life circumstances due to…

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Filed in: Africa, Devotional