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Time for Discipleship as a family
Being a parent can be hard work sometimes. Add to that a global pandemic and there are so many more things that can get thrown in the mix of life, some good and some more challenging. I have always worked full time and life can get busy, juggling work, life, friends, involvement in church! In […]
Word at Work: Summer 2021 Magazine
Our latest edition of our Word at Work magazine is here! In this issue we look forward as we welcome our new Chair of the Board, Tommy Stewart, and celebrate 75 years of United Bible Societies with Elaine Duncan. We have local news, international news and our regular Prayer at Work pages. There’s also a […]
Bible Translation Statistics 2021
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic has caused difficulty for lots of Bible work, we are thankful that Scripture translations have been completed in 66 of the world’s languages during this time, directly benefiting 707 million people. For 46 languages, this was the first Scripture translation. As reported in the Spring version of our Word at Work […]
Bible Engagement in a COVID-World
On Wednesday 28th April we were thrilled to facilitate a conversation with Johnny McClaughlin (Pastor, Hamilton Road Baptist Church), Rick Hill (Discipleship and Leadership Development Officer, PCI) and Dina Katanacho (Director of the Arab-Israeli Bible Society) on Bible Engagement across Northern Ireland and the Middle East during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Sharing stories of their experiences […]
Spring Appeal: Kingo Festivals in Egypt
“Kingo” is well known throughout Egypt as the big friendly lion who teaches children Bible stories, Biblical values and morals. The Kingo series is a set of episodes which draw valuable lessons from the Bible and encourage children to grow in their faith and learn Christian characteristics. As a result of the popularity of Kingo, live […]
Word At Work: Spring 2021
Our latest Word at Work magazine is here! In this edition we hear an update on the COVID-19 Solidarity Fund and celebrate Bible translations topping 700 for the first time! We have another “Snapshot of a Supporter” and are excited to introduce our new intern, Lucy. We’ve also included resources for you and your church […]
52 Bible Resource
At Bible Society NI we understand that the Bible is one BIG STORY! Throughout 2021 hundreds of individuals, churches and families engaged with our brand new resource, 52, embarking on a journey of discovery through the Bible. Now, these 28 Old Testament and 24 New Testament passages have been brought to live in a printed […]
“Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul yearns for you my God” Psalm 41-42 When using this little guide for daily reflection and reading of the scriptures, please use any bible you prefer or arefamiliar with. Ask the Father to open your heart to the prompting of the Holy Spirit that […]
Translating God’s Word
When we read the Bible in English, we hear God’s Word in our heart language; we read God’s promises for us in the language we use every day. We have access to the whole Bible in English, from Genesis to Revelation, in this language that we know and understand. At any time, we can open […]
‘A Thrill of Hope’ Advent Devotional
The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year. But it is also a season of reflection and preparation as we look forward to that special day on 25th December. It is a wonderful thing to remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus in our own humanity. This wonder is something too […]
