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.
Bikers Take Action for Sisters in Africa
Eight determined cyclists with their gear rode from Daytona Beach to New York City, cycling close to 2,000 miles to carry the stories of abused and traumatized women and children.Blown tires. Summer heat. Crazy Tennessee drivers. These were only a few of the challenges facing this year's She's My SisterTM bike tour team — a group of eight cyclists who…
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Two Sisters Meet
Jenna, a volunteer cyclist on the first She's My Sister bike tour, meets Consolatta for the first time. Words weren't necessary. Their smiles, their hands touching, conveyed what was in their hearts. Two women from separate worlds, different languages and life circumstances, and yet, they connected instantly.The threads that connected Jenna and Consolatta as sisters in Christ were in place…
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Hope and Healing for Homebound Heroes
Suicide rates among active duty troops are alarmingly high. We believe that God’s Word can truly save lives as our military heroes struggle with the hidden wounds of war. Too often, a soldier’s homecoming is not a glorious panoply of parades and accolades. Many veterans return home to face harsh realities of struggling families, unemployment and even homelessness. Battle wounds…
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Restoration Ministry Unfolds
This Congolese woman and many like her are being helped through ABS's Restoration Ministry.ABS has just launched a new ministry called Restoration, an initiative that seeks to stop trauma in its tracks around the world, in all of its expressions, using Scripture-based trauma healing programs tailored to specific ages and situations.This past spring, ABS's Restoration Ministry hosted an inaugural “Community…
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National Update
American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars7,000 Prayers In One DayOur donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. On July 25, some 30 staff members lifted up the requests of thousands…
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Changed Lives Through Trauma Healing
These are leaders who were recently trained and now conduct local trauma healing workshops in their communities. Dr. Harriet Hill is pictured right of center wearing sunglasses and a blue and green dress. (Photo by Frederick Barasa.)“I was ‘blind'...I have been a pastor for so many years and didn't realize that I was traumatized.” So said Pastor Samuel Muhemwa from…
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