Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Returning Soldiers: A Long-Term Treatment Challenge
Many of the two million American troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 will suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — and these diagnoses often overlap. A think tank at Rand Corporation estimates that more than 26 percent of troops will return with mental health issues. That is why your support of Scripture…
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Branching Out to America's Military
“Before I went to basic training I didn't read the Bible or believe in God,” writes PVT Michael McIntyre. But it didn't take long for the typical trials of military service to strike home. After his first three weeks at boot camp, Michael's girlfriend phoned him to end their relationship. Heartbroken, Michael instinctively sought out a Bible. He read Psalm…
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Fall 2011 National Update
President Barack H. Obama was the keynote speaker at NHPB in May. Uncover the Word™ Goes Bilingual Latinos make the U.S. the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. And, some 20 percent of Americans speak a language other than English at home. American Bible Society is launching a new ministry unit to reach non-English-speaking Christians in the United States.…
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Uncover Magazine Launched
American Bible Society is excited to announce the launch of a new magazine, Uncover, to give voice to the multi-partner national Scripture engagement initiative Uncover the Word™. The first issue will be unveiled at the Forum of Bible Agencies conference to be held in Orlando, Fla., November 7 to 9. Uncover will feature content that is practical, actionable and inspirational…
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Unshakable America
On September 9th, 2011 the people of New York gathered around Bible House at 1865 Broadway to pay tribute to the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and were encouraged to post a prayer on the glass and receive the God is Our Shelter and Strength Scripture Portion.The following ran in the Washington Times on Friday September 9, 2011:On Sept. 11, 2001,…
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Dr. Eugene Nida (Nov. 11, 1914 – Aug. 25, 2011)
The global Bible translation community lost one of its iconic figures with the passing of Dr. Eugene Nida, who died yesterday at age 96. For more than 50 years, Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society. “Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Eugene Nida,” said American Bible Society President Lamar Vest. “Dr.…
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