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.
Because of Her Bible, an Abandoned Teen No Longer Feels Alone
South Sudan is no easy place to live. War has torn families apart, driven people from their homes, and left people living in fear. The country faces a famine and people struggle to find food. Violence continues to escalate. Those with the most reason to fear are the children—especially those who have been abandoned or orphaned. South Sudan can be…
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Despite the Scars of Genocide, Rwanda’s Youth Find Hope
Kayigire grew up in an area of Rwanda plagued with violence and poverty. The 15-year-old was born years after the genocide that killed up to 20 percent of her country’s population, but events were so traumatic that the scars were passed down to her generation, too. The emotional aftermath of the atrocities runs deep, and like so many other youth,…
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Bible-Based Trauma Healing Program Helps Victims of War
“I lost everything during the war, but once again God is restoring me and my family. Once again, I now have a Bible that I treasure,” said Martina, a believer struggling to rebuild her life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.So many of those living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and across Central Africa, know firsthand the atrocities of…
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Bible-Based Trauma Healing Programs Help Restore Young Hearts
When Angel first visited the club, she could often be found crying and hiding her face. You see, this teenage girl didn’t just carry the trauma of violence in her heart. She wore it across her cheek.When Angel’s parents and siblings were attacked and killed, Angel survived, but she still bears painful scars from machete cuts across her face.Angel often…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are sharing God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of these Bible Societies. 1. Guatemala Please pray for Bible Society of Guatemala as it updates the Bible for the Quiché language group. The current Quiché Bible contains an outdated alphabet, which prevents…
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God’s Word Living and Active
As a child of Namibia’s nomadic Ovaherero people group, Watjanga Muharukula grew up surrounded by stories, although not the kind you can read in a book. Watjanga’s people are oral and visual communicators. Every day, they gather around a fire and tell stories through song, dance, drama, and poetry. One of these stories from Watjanga’s childhood changed his life forever.…
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