Religions Around The World

In the early morning hours, monks can be seen walking on their alms round in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Showing humility and detachment from worldly goods, the monk walks slowly and only stops if he is called. Standing quietly, with his bowl open, the local Buddhists give him rice, or flowers, or an envelope containing money.  In return, the monks bless the local Buddhists and wish them a long and fruitful life.
Christians Celebrate Good Friday
Enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in St. Mary's Church in Secunderabad, India. Only 2.3% of India's population is Christian. 
Ancient interior mosaic in the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora
The Church of the Holy Saviour in Istanbul, Turkey is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church.
Dome of the Rock located in the Old City of Jerusalem
The site's great significance for Muslims derives from traditions connecting it to the creation of the world and to the belief that the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey to heaven started from the rock at the center of the structure.
Holi Festival in Mathura, India
Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the end of winter. Also known as the “festival of colors”,  Holi is primarily observed in South Asia but has spread across the world in celebration of love and the changing of the seasons.
Jewish father and daughter pray at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Known in Hebrew as the Western Wall, it is one of the holiest sites in the world. The description, "place of weeping", originated from the Jewish practice of mourning the destruction of the Temple and praying for its rebuilding at the site of the Western Wall.
People praying in Mengjia Longshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan
The temple is dedicated to both Taoism and Buddhism.
People praying in the Grand Mosque in Ulu Cami
This is the most important mosque in Bursa, Turkey and a landmark of early Ottoman architecture built in 1399.
Savior Transfiguration Cathedral of the Savior Monastery of St. Euthymius
Located in Suzdal, Russia, this is a church rite of sanctification of apples and grapes in honor of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is located in Kyoto, Japan
It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. Fushimi Inari is the most important Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Ladles at the purification fountain in the Hakone Shrine
Located in Hakone, Japan, this shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine.  At the purification fountain, ritual washings are performed by individuals when they visit a shrine. This ritual symbolizes the inner purity necessary for a truly human and spiritual life.
Hanging Gardens of Haifa are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel
They are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Israel. The Shrine of the Báb is where the remains of the Báb, founder of the Bábí Faith and forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh in the Bahá'í Faith, have been buried; it is considered to be the second holiest place on Earth for Bahá'ís.
Pilgrims praying at the Pool of the Nectar of Immortality and Golden Temple
Located in Amritsar, India, the Golden Temple is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism. It is a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to worship God equally. Over 100,000 people visit the shrine daily.
Entrance gateway of Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple Kowloon
Located in Hong Kong, China, the temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, or the Great Immortal Wong. The Taoist temple is famed for the many prayers answered: "What you request is what you get" via a practice called kau cim.
Christian women worship at a church in Bois Neus, Haiti.
Haiti's population is 94.8 percent Christian, primarily Catholic. This makes them one of the most heavily Christian countries in the world.

World Religions News

She Reads Truth founders release new Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible designed for richer, more intentional engagement


Five-volume set blends beauty and functional design aimed at deepening readers’ interaction with Scripture

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For individuals seeking to dive deeper into the Word of God, She Reads Truth co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams today announced the release of the “She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible,” available now from B&H Publishing Group.

“We are excited to be launching this spiral notetaking edition of the ‘She Reads Truth Bible,’” said Williams. “For so many of us in the She Reads Truth community and beyond, journaling and interacting with the printed word on the page is an important part of reading and meditating on Scripture. We believe this Bible will encourage and equip anyone looking to know God more deeply through his Word.”

Since 2012, She Reads Truth has redefined how women and men engage Scripture. Founded by Myers and Williams, the organization was born out of a shared passion to help women cultivate daily Bible reading habits, deepen biblical literacy and understanding of God’s Word and connect with a global community of believers. Today, the She Reads Truth community consists of women and men who use its vast library of digital and print resources for personal growth and group study.

“For nearly a decade, the ‘She Reads Truth’ Bibles have helped women around the world develop deeper, more consistent engagement with Scripture, with more than one million copies sold,” said Andy McLean, B&H Bible Publisher. “This new spiral-bound notetaking edition builds on that legacy—combining the trusted CSB translation with an intentionally designed format that invites reflection, creativity and daily interaction with God’s Word. It’s a resource we believe will continue to shape how women study the Bible for years to come.”

The new five-volume set covers the entire Bible: Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom & Poetry, Prophets and New Testament. With an easy-to-read inductive layout, generous margins for notetaking and journaling and a spiral-bound design that lays flat, updated key verse art, reading logs and additional study tools, the “She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible” advances the organization’s mission of “women in the Word of God every day.”

Over the past year, Bible reading has been on the rise among the younger generation. According to a recent Barna study, the percentage of Gen Z who reported reading their Bible weekly went up from 30 to 49 percent between 2024 to 2025. The release of the “She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible” is both timely and relevant, offering young people an engaging and meaningful format for studying Scripture.

“Our hope is that this resource will inspire women across all generations, but especially young people as they really dive into the Word,” said Myers. “Scripture engagement is extremely important to the She Reads Truth community, and we’re excited to offer this inviting format for anyone eager to meet with God in His Word.”

The notetaking Bible features the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) text, which has been translated by more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations. The CSB features an optimal blend of accuracy and readability that’s faithful for serious study and written with heart-stirring clarity.

The “She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible” is now available from B&H Publishing Group. For more information, visit shereadstruthbible.com.

To learn more about the editors and the She Reads Truth movement, visit SheReadsTruth.com.

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About She Reads Truth™

She Reads Truth is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Established in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through daily reading plans, online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributors, and offline resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and truth. Learn more at SheReadsTruth.com or on socials at @shereadstruth.

About Holman Bibles

Holman Bible Publishers is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning “CSB She Reads Truth Bible,” the “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids,” the “CSB Oswald Chambers Bible” and the “Rainbow Study Bible.” Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a highly trustworthy, faithful translation that is proven to be an optimal blend of accuracy and readability. It’s as literal to the original as possible without sacrificing clarity. Published by Holman Bible Publishers the CSB is poised to become the translation that pastors rely on and Bible readers turn to again and again to read and to share with others.

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