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.
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After A Violent Militia Attack, God’s Word Healed One Woman
While hiding in a field of overgrown grass, Leyla* watched a crowd of soldiers enter a thatched hut in Tore Wandi, her home village. She heard scuffling on the dirt floor. She heard the shrill of voices. And she watched the soldiers burn the hut to the ground. Just weeks earlier, a woman from another South Sudanese village told Leyla…
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One Family Escaped Child Labor through Bible School
Nasir* is well acquainted with Pakistan’s burning hot sun. For years, he and his family have toiled in the field of his domineering landlord in exchange for a place to live. “We are working under him from many generations,” recounts Nasir. While his labor is strenuous, Nasir doesn’t worry much about his personal well-being.But he fears for the future of…
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Nepalese People Receive Digital Bible After Disaster
In August, United Bible Societies—a global alliance of Bible Societies operating in more than 200 countries and territories—unveiled a digital copy of the Nepali New Revised Version of the Bible. The release of the digital translation serves as a step forward in the relief process for the Nepalese people, who continue to suffer from limited resources and damaged infrastructure in…
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How Technology Helped One Translator in Africa
Pastor Albertino Nunes glances up from his laptop at his two colleagues seated across the table. Bright office lights gleam off of the laptops of his coworkers as they type, diligently translating the Bible into their Angolan tongue of Umbundu. Their task is urgent; 6 million Umbundu speakers have no Scripture Portions in their heart language. At the end of…
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Hungry and Hopeless, One Boy Found Strength in God’s Word
Damon’s stomach growled. He longed for a meal—and the nutrients to sustain another day—but on this night, he had nothing to eat. Several years ago, during the economic downturn, Damon’s mother lost her job. Without an income, she couldn’t make ends meet, and their lives into an everyday struggle. “When I looked in my refrigerator and realized there was no…
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How A Friendly Lion Equipped A Teacher To Share God’s Love
Mina clapped his hands, belted the lyrics of a children’s song and watched as Kingo, a costumed lion, flew past him on a scooter. His Sunday school students jumped into the action, mimicking the lion as he leapt off the scooter and began to sing.On this particular day, Mina and his students sang, danced and listened to a Bible story…
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