During a Scripture distribution at a university in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Gideon noticed a young motorcycle taxi driver dropping off students. Their eyes met a few times, and the Gideon felt the Holy Spirit prompting him to act. Approaching the driver, he asked, “Do you know that God loves you?” The driver replied, “I have heard.” Using a Testament, the Gideon shared the truth of God’s love and the plan of salvation. Right there, the taxi driver made the life-changing decision to re

During a recent fire hall distribution in Macon, Georgia, two Gideons met three firefighters eager to receive Testaments and prayer. As they talked, one firefighter confidently said he was 100% sure he’d be in Heaven—but the other two weren’t so certain. When asked what they would say if God asked why He should let them in, one answered, “Jesus!” The other two hesitated, saying they had tried their best. After reading Ephesians 2:8–9, they realized salvation is through faith in Christ alone, and

This Day in History: A Bible from The Gideons was first placed in a hotel room by a Gideon named Archie Bailey. He was a railroad accountant and regular guest at the Superior Hotel in Montana, and he asked the manager for permission to place Bibles in rooms. Mr. Bailey ordered 25 copies of God’s Word from the International Headquarters. The date was November 9, 1908. Today, we celebrate many lives changed by the hope God’s Word found in a hotel room. #thegideons | The Gideons International

Download the new sharable Bible App for free from The Gideons International. The app includes our familiar topical indexes such as “Help in Time of Need,” providing a quick look up tool for useful verses. Users can access Scripture in a wide variety of languages and formats. Watch the video to learn more. | The Gideons International

One of the unique efforts of The Gideons International is an international Scripture blitz—a focused opportunity to share the hope of God’s Word with people in a specific area in a short amount of time. Earlier this year, a blitz team in the Philippines reached over 800,000 people in just two weeks. Here’s a powerful moment from the first-ever blitz in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where nearly 270,000 people were reached in only one week. During a school distribution, a few students arrived

In a world full of uncertainties, God’s Word remains a constant source of hope and transformation. Kevin Beal, president of The Gideons International, had the privilege of sharing this truth with a young girl named Mae. She realized true joy is found in a personal relationship with God. When the opportunity arises, don’t hesitate to share His life-changing message. #thegideons | The Gideons International