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.
“I Carried the Bible in my Assault Pack…It Brought a Quick Connection to My Savior!”
During his deployment to the Middle East, Army Officer Daniel Taylor* experienced some of the most intense battles against ISIS. Daniel’s platoon had to remain alert for sniper fire, unexploded IEDs (bombs), and many other forms of attack while out on patrol. Thanks to our faithful friends, Daniel was equipped with an American Bible Society Military Bible early in his…
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The Bible Changed Her Life in her Darkest Hour
Edeline* is one of many who leave their homes in Haiti to search for a better life in the Dominican Republic. The challenges Edeline faced brought her to depression, and the pandemic only worsened conditions for her. Unfortunately, she was part of nearly 40 percent of people in the Dominican Republic who face poverty and cannot afford Scripture — keeping…
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“The Bible Was Like a Christmas Present to Me!”
Bertrand* has known fear and suffering throughout his life. Several of his siblings were killed under mysterious circumstances. He says, “We all suspect the witchcraft that was going on in our neighborhood at the time. This tragedy ruined my whole life. I’m in fear everywhere I go, in everything I do.” Voodoo, sorcery, and witchcraft are common in Haiti, and…
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Orphans Transformed by God’s Word
Sahan* coped with the pain in his heart by acting out of bitterness and anger toward others. He has grown up in an orphanage in Sri Lanka, like tens of thousands of other infants and children who have been abandoned over the years due to war, displacement, family conflict, or extreme poverty. “I was addicted to bad habits,” Sahan explains.…
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They Walk for Days to Distribute Bibles
How do you deliver Bibles to the Patamona people who live in the most remote mountain ranges of Guyana, South America? Just ask Sister Makayla*, the petite, middle-aged Patamona woman who serves as a Bible Society translation coordinator. She and her teams travel three to four days at a time — on foot — to reach the villages that are…
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“If I Didn’t Have a Bible … I Wouldn’t Have Found My Way to Eternal Life.”
Living in rural South Asia, many people like Anika* endure difficult conditions without running water, and one in five experience poverty. Many people are unable to read, and many who can read are unable to access the Scriptures they hope for. Anika prayed every day for God’s blessing and strength, but she could not obtain God’s Word in her small…
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