Scripture engagement Archives

Sign language translation aids Deaf communities to access God’s Word

By Doug Lockhart | July 26, 2022 |

Although some of the world’s Deaf are able to read, it’s estimated that about 80 per cent of the Deaf throughout the world may never gain literacy skills because they have no access to formal education.

Quechua translators reach Bible translation milestone

By Wycliffe Canada | April 19, 2022 |

Translation of the Old Testament into the Eastern Apurímac Quechua language of Peru has been completed. As a result, the minority language group will soon have access to the entire Bible in the language that serves them best.

Called to peace

By Wycliffe Canada | August 19, 2021 |

In Papua New Guinea, a Scripture-based trauma healing workshop brought together people from two warring villages. A ceasefire had been in place, but it had been broken. Many lives had been lost on both sides.

A Light Passed Before Us

By Guest Contributor | May 11, 2020

One day, while a young Siarlak man was reading his lines from the “JESUS” film script, an audio technician named Bennis noticed a change in the speaker’s voice and pressed the “pause” button. Looking up, Bennis saw tears in the young man’s eyes.

“Faith and Farming” Workshop Aids Nigerian Farmers

By Wycliffe Canada | March 13, 2020

Besides helping Gbari farmers reflect on how the Bible speaks into their lives in practical ways, the workshop is helping to elevate the status of farming.

Waking From a Dream

By Wycliffe Canada | March 12, 2020

Maximiliana thought attending church was a waste of time—until literacy skills taught by ATEK helped her understand the Scriptures.

Joseph’s story unites brothers

By Guest Contributor | September 30, 2019

Church leaders and others tried to help Max and Daniel reconcile. Even so, the twin brothers’ refused to forgive one another.

Take My Pyakende Upon You

By Guest Contributor | January 3, 2019

The concept of a yoke placed on animals is completely foreign [in this language group]. Thus, we have struggled greatly in our attempt to translate Matthew 11: 29-30.