by Emily Wilson | Nov 30, 2021 | News, Official Blog
What translation/edition of the Bible do you use? I’m sure you chose one that was printed in clear, recognizable letters in your language and formatted for ease of use. But what if such a thing wasn’t available? What if the only Bible you could get was the text as it...
by Emily Wilson | Nov 23, 2021 | News, Official Blog
I thank my God every time I remember you. One of my former co-workers liked to start her letters with these words from Philippians. Just a few words to signify how much LBT appreciates those who pray, those who give, those who advocate for Bible translation. And since...
by Emily Wilson | Nov 16, 2021 | News, Official Blog
“While growing up, I never knew that God had a plan for me. In fact, I didn’t know anything about God. We went to church, but not consistently. Talking with the pastor about Jesus Christ gave me the desire to go to church regularly.” Pastor K now serves as a...
by Emily Wilson | Nov 9, 2021 | News, Official Blog
When I was a young child, we used the King James Bible at home and at church. I naively assumed that was how Jesus talked and sounded. You know, Early Modern English with lots of “thee” and “thou”. Nothing like the words and language construction of the Aramaic and...
by Emily Wilson | Nov 2, 2021 | News, Official Blog
“After a year of attendance, I was able to read fluently in my language. I wasted no time but quickly joined the team of reviewers that was organized to edit the translation work in the Dan language. Today, through this Bible translation work, I can read the Bible in...
by Emily Wilson | Oct 26, 2021 | News, Official Blog
The organ thunders the beginning chords. The congregation takes a few deep breaths in anticipation. Together they sing what has become one of the most well-known hymns in the world. No Reformation service would be complete without it. “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” is...