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Over the last few years, it feels like there’s been a lot of upheaval

Over the last few years, it feels like there’s been a lot of upheaval globally, but I’ve also changed my job and my city. During that Psalm 131 really helped.

Prophecy in Isaiah

Biblical prophets were not fortune tellers. Periodically they referred to the future, but their main job was to speak into the present. Time and again they critiqued the status quo, drawing attention to the chasm between God’s commitment to his peo...

I had some dark times in my life when I lacked certainty

I had some dark times in my life when I lacked certainty and John 6.37 gave me the thought that I didn’t have to be perfect. I realised that, lo and behold, I wasn’t perfect.

Paul's guide to Christian living

Following Christ’s example and glorifying God in our lives is a challenge and requires costly effort. Paul’s teachings on this aren’t easy or comfortable to hear but they are purposeful, practical and life-giving. Looking at Romans 12 and Phili...

Three ways to get your friends involved in Bible mission

Bible Society supporters have a great record of finding creative ways to encourage their friends to give. Here are three current examples to inspire you.

7 top tips for reading the Bible

The Bible can seem overwhelming, boring and difficult, but a few basic tips can help you understand it more. Try these…

17 Bible verses about Christmas

Looking for Bible readings for your Christmas services, present labels or Christmas cards? Start here.

How much did Mary love Jesus?

In Britain, Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent and started as a church tradition. While you won’t find many verses in the Bible directly hailing motherhood, it’s easy to see through the stories of Bible moms the love that God ha...

Can you welcome asylum seekers into church while still supporting hard-line immigration policies?

In Leviticus, we find a command given to the Israelites: ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not ill-treat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.' Is it unrealistic to apply that principle ...

The A–Z of fundraising ideas

You’d love to put the Bible in people’s hands but aren’t sure how to help? See our A-Z of inspiration and get going!

Speaker Team Volunteers

Bible Society Speakers are a great group of people who love the Bible and want to help us raise vital funds and raise awareness of our mission to offer the Bible to the world.

Church Team Volunteers

The Bible Society Church Team is a great group of people who love the Bible and want to help us raise vital funds and raise awareness of our mission to offer the Bible to the world.

A Dylan Thomas inspired poem in response to Corona Virus

Check out these spoken word films by poet Dai Woolridge, creatively bringing the Bible to life.

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Please pray with us, that all our planning and acting will be guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit and that God will use it for his glory.

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In Africa

As parts of Africa look to shake off the shackles of poverty and conflict, we are discovering the power of the Bible to give hope, bring peace, and build bridges.

William Salesbury 1567 New Testament and Psalms

Download William Salesbury's 1567 New Testament and Psalms in eBook format for free.

Prison Mission

Bible Society has a rich history of working in prisons and alongside prisoners, dating back to our very foundation in 1804. Bible Society’s founders and early leaders included William Wilberforce and the Earl of Shaftesbury, and many of them were c...

Navigating Trauma

Navigating Trauma is a Scripture-based programme that leads people through trauma towards a place of peace.

 

 

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