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.
Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God’s message of hope and love with those who need it mos . Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.IraqPlease pray for the people of Iraq as ISIS, an extremistmilitant group, continues to make Iraq an incredibly dangerous…
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Healing Flows from Jordan
When Ameer* crawled into the cool linens of his bed, he was in Jordan. Rosy whiffs of geraniums wafted through the white stone windows of the Christian retreat center where he slept. Peace permeated the air.But as Ameer drifted off to sleep, his mind raced home to Syria. The anxiety of walking wartorn streets made his stomach clench as he…
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Ordinary Faith, Extraordinary Results
The story of Art Borden’s life reads like an impressive resume of international Christian ministry.From establishing national Bible Societies in seven Latin American countries to holding various leadership positions at American Bible Society to serving as president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Art has labored tirelessly to strengthen God’s Kingdom around the world.But for Art, genuine Christian service…
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Sparking an Urban Revival
On a typical day in Manhattan, cab drivers weave in and out of traffic. Shoppers dart from one store to the next. Horse-drawn carriages plod through Central Park. But one July afternoon, thousands of singing voices transformed this familiar hustle and bustle into a site of worship. In Central Park, 60,000 people lifted their hands toward the sky, singing the…
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Gospel Artist Supports Bible Translation With New Single
Singer, songwriter and producer Billy Dorsey uses music to put people in a place of worship. But on November 20, Dorsey released a single with a second mission: to support translation of the Bible into more than 1,800 languages without access to Scripture. Proceeds from Dorsey’s single, “Your Word”—a duet with singer-songwriter Cindy Cruse Ratcliff—will fund United Bible Societies’ Bible…
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Record Winter 2016 Issue
In Jordan, God's Word is healing the hearts of Middle Eastern refugees. City partnerships in the U.S. are reaching thousands with the Bible. Technology helps bring Scripture to the ends of the earth. Download this issue
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