For many years, Joseph* lived a life far removed from the Church, feeling disconnected from God and indifferent to his family’s persistent encouragement to embrace the Christian faith. Despite their continuous efforts, Joseph remained unresponsive, uninterested in exploring a closer relationship with Christ. That was until his sister invited him to a workshop at the […] The post A Journey to Knowing God’s Goodness appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

Trigger Warning: This post contains descriptions of trauma, including drug abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, suicide attempts, and the impact of war. Please read with care. Bringing comfort to Arab Israelis in a time of conflict, fear and grief.  Here’s the thing we forget about war. For those caught in the conflict, war is not […] The post Healing trauma in the midst of war appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

A Father’s Bequest Leaves a Heartfelt Legacy When Jonathan Harris began working for the Bible Society Australia (BSA) in 2017, he never imagined how deeply his family’s history was intertwined with the mission to Open The Bible to all people everywhere by all means possible. “Before I worked at BSA, I thought they just printed […] The post How a Family Bequest is Helping Bring God’s word to Indigenous Communities appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

Chaplain Cam can Open The Bible with campers thanks to the Scripture Grants Program. You don’t always want a cowboy in your chapel service. But in Camp Chaplain Cam’s case, it’s usually seen as a positive. Cam ministers on a ranch-style holiday camp, where campers spend time learning to ride and care for horses. So, […] The post Ministering to a camp full of cowboys appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated communities across Fiji, leaving tens of thousands homeless and a trail of destruction and trauma in its wake. In the chaos and heartache that ensued, the Bible Society South Pacific (BSSP) saw an urgent need for emotional and spiritual healing in communities across the islands.   Ledua, Operations Manager of BSSP […] The post Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Bible Society South Pacific is Transforming Communities appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

On the surface, Vanuatu appears to be an idyllic paradise, a dream destination for holidaymakers. Yet beyond the tourist sights, many families face the troubling reality of disconnection and domestic abuse. Renata, a Ni-Vanuatu woman and Bible Society South Pacific (BSSP) project manager, highlights the pervasiveness of this issue, saying, “Domestic abuse is so ingrained […] The post Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Vanuatu Families Through Bible-based Domestic Abuse Training appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

Churches in Fiji and Vanuatu empowered to share the life-giving message of Christ.  Recently we shared updates about how Jesus. All About Life events impacted local Australian communities this Easter.  But it wasn’t just Australian churches sharing the life-giving message of Christ.  In Fiji and Vanuatu, local churches were also empowered to share the Good […] The post ‘Jesus. All About Life’ in the South Pacific appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

Read good news stories from gospel workers who Open The Bible with patients.  In hospitals across Australia, chaplains and parachurch workers offer patients listening ears, words of encouragement, and the gift of Scripture.   These faithful servants reach patients at the crossroads of life — offering hope when they need it most.  This year, our generous […] The post Hospital Chaplains share testimonies of hope appeared first on Bible Society Australia ..read more

In the countryside of Dianjiang, China, Hu’s* life took an unexpected turn later in life as she turned from superstitions and witchcraft to faith and salvation. Hu grew up with Christian parents but their understanding of the gospel was limited. Hu depended on superstition and a local witch to make sense of life. It was not until her mother’s funeral, during the pastor’s sermon, that a spark of faith ignited within Hu’s heart. Later, when her father became gravely ill, he urged his family to seek solace in the church. During his funeral service, the pastor’s words resonated deeply with Hu and ..read more

“The Wa Bible was a long-awaited treasure for me. I had prayed for a Bible I could understand, and its arrival was precious. The Wa translation enables me to quickly grasp new words and read the Bible independently,” – Liu Yuzhen* In a remote village in the mountains of Yunnan, God led Liu Yuzhen, a Wa ethnic minority believer, on a journey that reshaped her faith. For a long time, she did not have a Bible in her own language and had doubts about her faith which she was unable to resolve through church attendance alone.  “I really wanted to see if the Bible was written in the same way ..read more