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.
Seeds of Hope
Photo by Andrew HoodWhen my husband and I recently traveled to Rwanda and Burundi, we were prepared to enter a war-torn place where people were still recovering from the effects of violence and poverty. Instead, we found lush green fields, breathtaking Lake Tanganyika and, most of all, a gracious, vibrant people eager to serve as ambassadors of their countries and…
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Riches for the Least of Them
Photo by David SingerThe results of a growing partnership between the American Bible Society (ABS) and the Salvation Army make for really good news. The Bible Society is supplying the Army’s “foot soldiers” with Scripture resources for a full range of problems that bring life change to those wrestling with poverty.Mission: LiteracyFailing schools, chaotic home environments and families in which…
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In Memoriam – Winter 2009
Our parents, Wilmer and Rose Panno Beidler Given by Joseph and Roseanne BeidlerCarol L. Berg Given by Arthur R. BergGrace P. Campbell Given by Faith D. EarlySister Mary Charlotte Frenzel Given by George and Dolores Frenzel and Family and FriendsOur father, Lowell Hadley, Given by Carol Jean Droz and David L. DrozOur father, Lowell Hadley, Given by Curtis L. Hadley…
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Why not Iraq?
Why did God choose Canaan to be his nation on this earth rather than Iraq — the old Eden, which is really rich in oil? —K. Moresi, New ZealandWhen Abraham was called by God (Genesis 12.1-3) to migrate to Canaan, it was a land of flourishing city-states at the crossroads of the ancient world. The religion was developing a trend…
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Named by God
Other than Jesus, who in the Bible was given a name by God? —J. MacMichael Jr., via e-mailGod named a number of people. - Jacob’s name was changed to Israel (Genesis 35.9-11). - Sarai’s name (Abraham’s wife) was changed to Sarah (Genesis 17.15, 16). - Abram’s name was changed to Abraham (Genesis 17.4-6). - God named Isaiah’s son Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isaiah…
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Winter 2009 – Please Pray
BURUNDIPray for the literacy program conducted through the local Bible Society in Burundi. Sixty-five percent of the nation is illiterate: School dropout rates are high as a result of civil war and poverty. Pray for those who accept the Bible as reading and literacy learning material.IRAQPraise God for the 8,000 people of Iraq who received Scripture in Arabic at a…
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