“It’s so vital that people have the Word of God in their heart language so that they can not only read it but … be able to hear it in a way that brings context to right where they’re at.” Read about Christy Nockels' life as a worshiper, letting go of control and learning to be God's child.
Read MoreFrom a young age, Josh struggled with dyslexia and ADHD. It made school difficult and learning challenging. As he grew, Josh was able to progress in his reading abilities and eventually took a Latin class in high school where God really began to speak to him and give him an understanding of language. Josh eventually studied linguistics and Greek in college. And that’s where he really wrestled with where God was calling him. Hear Josh’s story of what happened next.
God’s Word changes our lives when we engage with it. That’s why Scripture engagement is such a critical part of the Bible translation process — translation teams get to help local speakers dig into their newly-translated Scriptures. The Ambonese Malay Bible translation team in Indonesia is doing just that.
In Indonesia, God is weaving the stories of the Ambonese Malay New Testament translation team members together for his glory. The team members know that God has uniquely called and chosen them to do this work together, and their desire is for everyone to know the transforming power of God’s Word in Ambonese Malay.
For the Manado Malay Bible translation team, understanding God’s Word in their own language has given them closeness to Jesus and an immeasurable hope in him.
Pixie Christensen, a Wycliffe USA staff member, shared about the joy she experienced at the Scripture celebration for the Kuna people on San Blas Island, Panama.
Read MoreIn 2018 we rejoiced with communities around the world who now have access to God’s life-changing Word in their language. And as a partner with Wycliffe Bible Translators, you share in that joy and celebration!
Ben and Mandy met in college and soon realized they had a mutual interest in missions. Today they and their five kids live in a village in Papua New Guinea. From the joys and sorrows to the triumphs and struggles, Ben and Mandy talk openly about what it’s like to raise a family overseas.
Lindsey’s five-year plan was to become a Bible translator. Her college friend Anita was planning to work in the music industry. Then Lindsey invited Anita to serve with her.
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The Bible is God’s Word and it’s full of amazing truths that God wants us to know. When we read the Bible, we get to learn more about who God is and how he wants us to live.
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