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.
How Sign Language Bible Translators Are Making History
In the world of Bible translation, Deaf history is being made every day. National Deaf History Month—celebrated from March 13th to April 15th—was introduced by the National Association of the Deaf in 1997 to celebrate the achievements of people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. This month, American Bible Society highlights the efforts of Sign Language Bible translation teams…
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Evangelism and God’s Word: In Memory of Luis Palau
In January 2018, international evangelist Luis Palau announced he’d been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He stated that although he believed the Lord still had more for him to do, he was at peace with “whatever tomorrow holds”. Today is that tomorrow, and Palau has passed away to be at peace with the Lord. We grieve the loss of Palau,…
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Shaping Our History, Informing Our Future: Women from Our Past and Present
American Bible Society is blessed with a rich legacy of female leaders and trailblazers, giving us plenty to celebrate during Women’s History Month. However, organizing more than two centuries of history is no small task. One person helping us tell stories of God’s faithfulness for new generations is Dr. Mary Cordato, a historian at American Bible Society. Today, we join…
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Giving Bibles to Military Youth
Meet Kevin*. He recently graduated high school, where he played the tuba in band. He enjoys painting and board games. He has two young brothers and two cats. Kevin is a typical American teen, with one big difference. The 18-year-old is a “military kid.” Having a parent serve our nation and in harm’s way can be tough on a youth.…
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“People cried…”
Born in Nicaragua, one of the poorest countries in Central America, 14-year-old Enrique* knew only poverty and challenges. The young man could not see how faith would make a difference in his life. “I was not interested in the things of God,” he says. Then, Enrique was invited to church and saw young people around him praising God with joy.…
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“Reading the Bible has changed my life!”
Johnny* had never felt so alone. The 51-year-old from the Dominican Republic was used to being around people. Whenever he drank, gambled, and smoked, he was always in a crowd eager to party. But when he got sick and went into the hospital for surgery, everyone left him. “My friends deserted me in the hospital,” Johnny explains. “It was a…
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