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.
Bringing hope to the people of Ukraine
The Ukraine crisis has become one of the bloodiest European conflicts since the early 1990s. Russia’s invasion into eastern Ukraine has not only displaced families, but it also continues to endanger lives. Fighting and landmines have already killed thousands. More than 2 million people had to flee their homes as refugees. The most densely populated and industrially productive part of…
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Bibles, Mugs, and Automobiles
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 ESV At its heart, Christianity is a free gift of God’s grace. It’s this simple truth that drives the ministry and philanthropy of American Bible Society financial partner and former employee Bruce Hoeger. “Christianity is the present,”…
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This World Trauma Day, 3 Ways to Spread Awareness and Healing
Trauma is a deep wound of the heart that hurts every part of our lives and makes us feel separated from God and others. It is often easier to acknowledge a visible, physical wound than the invisible wounds of the heart. But both need loving care from God and from those around us. October 17 is World Trauma Day. On…
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“I now feel that my life has purpose.”
The people of Argentina were hit hard during the pandemic. Friends like you helped distribute 1 million New Testaments across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Franco* received one. This is his story, in his own words. When the pandemic started, I lost my job. Almost all of my friends and family lost their jobs, and it became really…
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Providing Bibles to youth in Serbia
Marija* always longed to find happiness. Despite being surrounded by the natural beauty of Serbia, the beauty of life was passing her by as she struggled to find peace and love. Serbia is one of the poorest countries in Europe with almost one out of four people living in poverty, and the pandemic has made their economic situation worse. It’s…
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A child in Paraguay feels God’s love
When Marcel’s* parents separated, the young boy was crushed. His father moved away, leaving Marcel sad and lonely. He began to act out, struggling to make sense of his feelings. “I felt sad all the time,” Marcel remembers. He didn’t know if his father would ever come home again. There are millions of children across the world like Marcel, forced…
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