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.
Changemaker: Mary McLeod Bethune
The Changemakers Series is designed to inform and inspire you with stories of ordinary people who dedicated their lives to spreading God’s Word around the world. Today, meet Mary McLeod Bethune, whose fight for racial equality and educational opportunity was inspired by biblical values like freedom, justice, and unity. Mary McLeod Bethune was an educational leader, presidential advisor, and advocate…
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Letters from Paul Episode 9: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. 2 Timothy 3:14a GNT In the ninth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore 2 Timothy 3:14-17, which encourages believers to remain strong in God’s Word. Paul wrote 2 Timothy from prison toward the end of his life. He requests that Timothy,…
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Letters from Paul Episode 8: 1 Timothy 6:3-10
What did we bring into the world? Nothing! What can we take out of the world? Nothing! So then, if we have food and clothes, that should be enough for us. 1 Timothy 6:7-8 GNT In the eighth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore the words of Paul from 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Paul mentored Timothy, who…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 5
This episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books” is a personal one for Dr. Liana Lupas. In it, she proudly takes you on a tour of the world’s first complete Bible in Romanian—which happens to be her heart language! This beautiful volume in American Bible Society’s historic Bible collection was published in 1688. At that time, Romanian became just the 24th language…
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Staff Spotlight: Kim Carter
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Kim Carter, who serves as American Bible Society’s direct response content manager. In this role, Kim uses her 30 years…
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“I cried when I received my Bible from you.”
When deployment takes a loving parent away from home, the children and families left behind often wrestle with their own fears and doubts. Children of Service Members face a unique and difficult set of struggles. Their parents could be deployed for months at a time. They may need to move frequently, changing schools and leaving friends far behind — all…
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