Word Alive Now Blog

Back in the Picture

By Doug Lockhart | Aug 1, 2019

Sidelined for two decades by illness and a family tragedy, a Wycliffe linguist returns to a Bible translation project in the Solomon Islands.

Philippines language group dedicates New Testament

By Samuel Ko | Jun 25, 2019

This past April, the Romblomanon people of the Philippines dedicated a translation of the New Testament in their language. The Romblomanon people number about 106,000, living mainly on the several islands which comprise the province of Romblon in central Philippines.…

Accept the Planted Word

By Samuel Ko | Jun 20, 2019

As God’s Word is planted in our hearts, it frees us from sin’s deadly grip and empowers us to walk in His light and truth.

Christian Comic Book Series Targets Young Readers

By Samuel Ko | Jun 5, 2019

A new comic book series launched earlier this year aims to engage children aged 8 to 12 in reading Scripture-based stories and illustrations. Titled Fear Not, the series is an initiative of the Canadian Bible Society (CBS), a partner of Wycliffe Canada that…

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Milestone New Testament

By Guest Contributor | May 29, 2019

In 2018 the Keliko people of South Sudan celebrated a momentous milestone: after 20 years of perseverance through the hardships of civil war and displacement, the Keliko translation team has completed the New Testament. SIL International, a partner of the…

Naskapi a model for language revitalization efforts

By Guest Contributor | May 28, 2019

For decades, the Naskapi have successfully worked to revitalize and promote their language—with support from Wycliffe’s key partner, SIL International.

Girded in Truth

By Samuel Ko | May 21, 2019

“Many of [the Sibe people] came to faith in Christ, because they saw God’s provision and the help He gave them.”

Marriages Renewed

By Samuel Ko | May 21, 2019

“I used to drink a lot,” says Alejandro, “and I insulted and beat my wife and children. I did so much damage to my family.”

CanIL Ride to Aid Students

By Samuel Ko | Apr 29, 2019

This summer, Team CanIL will once again be part of the Valley GranFondo cycling event, to be held July 20 in B.C.’s lower mainland. Each participant is asked to raise at least $1,000 to help provide scholarships, bursaries and awards…

Genesis Verse Impacts New Believer

By Guest Contributor | Apr 29, 2019

“How will going through the book of Genesis help to disciple this man? Usually you start [discipling new believers] in John’s Gospel or something like that.”