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.
Kenya: Modern Translation Opens Scripture for Five Million Hearts
In July 2017, 5 million people in Kenya’s Kalenjin ethnic group received access to a modernized version of the Bible. The Kalenjin community is made up of 14 dialects. Speakers of each dialect can understand, to varying degrees, the related languages. However, it has been a challenge translating the Bible into a language that is fully meaningful for everyone in…
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Ghana: Oppressed Women Find Healing through the Bible
In Ghana, hundreds of women have been banished to “witch camps” after being falsely accused of sorcery. They are blamed for sickness, droughts, and fires, and they are often driven from their homes by violent mobs. In the camps, women have solidarity with one another—and little else. Bible Society of Ghana is sending trained facilitators into these camps to bring…
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Lebanon: 15,000 Child Refugees Find Refuge in God’s Word
American Bible Society is partnering with Bible Society in Lebanon to help child refugees find hope and healing through Scripture. This ministry brings God’s Word to life for these children through an interactive dramatic presentation of Bible stories. Last year, 15,000 children experienced God’s grace through this creative Bible-based drama, and 1,000 families took home copies of the Arabic Peace…
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Record Christmas 2017 Issue
Thanks to supporters like you, people around the world are seeing, hearing, and experiencing the power of God's Word. Cynthia, a teenager from Suriname, tells how everything changed when she met Jesus and got a Bible. Bible-based trauma healing is leading widows in Rwanda to bring their grief to Jesus and find joy. There's a new wave of Bible reading…
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How You Can Help America’s Veterans
Our nation’s Veterans are strong and courageous. But nothing can prepare you for the trauma of losing a limb, watching a friend die, or killing an enemy. Imagine the young Veteran who recently returned from years of service in Afghanistan. She feels alienated from her colleagues at her new desk job, knowing they can’t possibly understand what she endured in…
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Helping Children in Ecuador Meet Jesus Through God’s Word
Little Alina lives in a tiny house in Ecuador, at the foot of a massive snow-covered volcano. Spending so much time in such a remote area, the 10-year-old felt that “God was far away.”Alina was angry and had trouble controlling her behavior. She was mean to people. Her sister thought she didn’t love her because Alina treated her so poorly.…
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