Word Alive Now Blog

The best love letter ever written

By Wycliffe Canada | Jun 15, 2026

A Wycliffe member shares her joy in attending the Bamunka New Testament dedication after watching the years of sacrifice and dedication that went into it.

Faith: more than just believing

By Wycliffe Canada | May 25, 2026

A key term in the Khamti language helped a grieving Wycliffe member cry out to God in difficult circumstances.

Another piece of the Word becomes flesh

By Wycliffe Canada | May 4, 2026

Visiting the Jade Star sign language team touched the hearts of Canadian church members, and challenged their faith to grow.

Encountering God’s good heart

By Wycliffe Canada | Apr 10, 2026

After wrestling for months with how to translate the word ‘grace,’ the Bali team discovered the perfect expression.

We want all people to be able to have it

By Ruth Richert | Mar 31, 2026

A translator with the Southern Pastaza Quechua project hears God speak through His translated Word.

Letting them fly with their own wings

By Ruth Richert | Mar 23, 2026

After completing the New Testament translation, a translator makes the difficult decision to leave a language community she has grown to love.

Three generations of faith

By Ruth Richert | Mar 13, 2026

On the Ndop Plain in Cameroon, three generations of women encounter Christ through literacy classes in their heart language.

Freedom for future generations

By Ruth Richert | Mar 3, 2026

A Ne* shaman abandons his former lifestyle after encountering Jesus. He yearns for younger generations to know the freedom that Christ offers.

A grandmother’s legacy of faith

By Ruth Richert | Feb 17, 2026

A committed translator from Kingfisher Lake First Nation continues her grandmother’s legacy for future generations.

Jesus also speaks my language

By Ruth Richert | Nov 26, 2025

After 20 years of working and waiting, Eastern Apurímac Quechua believers in Peru celebrate the dedication of the complete Bible in their language.