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.
Empowering Military Faith with the Military Bible Challenge — Free App for Download
American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry today released a Military Bible Challenge app—geared at helping our millions of U.S. Armed Service Members and Veterans thrive through engagement with God’s Word. The app, available now for free on Apple and Android devices, is based on the popular print version of the Military Bible Challenge, which has more than 250,000 annual users.…
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Mourning the Loss of Pastor and Leader Tim Keller
American Bible Society today honors the life and legacy of pastor, theologian, and author Tim Keller. Keller went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. American Bible Society’s board and staff offer our sincere condolences to Keller’s family, friends, and church community. Bruce Terrell issued a statement this morning on behalf of…
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3 Lessons We Can Learn from Biblical Moms This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is often full of moments that remind you of the challenges and blessings of motherhood. You feel overjoyed when you open the sweet handmade card that arrived in the mail from your child in college. Your stress levels rise when your five-year-old’s request to make you breakfast turns into a smoking toaster oven and a layer of maple…
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Ryan’s Story: Healing for Indigenous Communities
As a Christian indigenous ministry leader, Ryan saw the great importance of attending a Trauma Healing training. “I think all of us have our own traumas,” Ryan shares, “and it’s important that we are trying to overcome and heal from these traumas so that we can be healthier, more whole people.” Ryan is a member of a federally recognized tribe…
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“I like to pray and read the Bible.”
Life can be difficult for many children in Nicaragua, but the Bibles you help provide are giving troubled youths the strength to persevere. One child, Alvin*, was on a dangerous path and keeping bad company. He says that, because he received a Bible from friends like you, he is “learning to know more about God.” He says, “The Bible keeps…
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“I want to give God a try.”
“I have been exposed to many waves of abuse that have marked my emotional health,” says Mariel*, a former gang member in El Salvador. There was a time when Mariel had no home. Work was scarce, and gang violence gripped her country. Mariel was a constant target for violence against girls. She turned to a gang for protection, but associating…
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