State of the Bible 2022 Report Reveals New Ways to Pray for America
American Bible Society just released the 12th annual State of the Bible report which highlights the latest Scripture engagement and spirituality trends in America. And the results are striking. The report shows that millions of Americans have disengaged from the Bible in the past 12 months. In every study since 2018, Bible Users have accounted for between 47 and 49…
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How Can We Rejoice During Suffering?
I drove to church in a tumult of tears and anger. It was Holy Week and I woke up to devastating news from our sister churches in Egypt. During their Palm Sunday services, two Coptic cathedrals were bombed by the Islamic State in Egypt. Egypt is my homeland; it is where I was raised. Even though I am half-American,…
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Answered Prayer: Syrian Women Embrace Bible-Based Trauma Healing
Let’s thank God that nine Syrian women were able to attend a Bible-based trauma healing group. As they worked through American Bible Society’s Bible-based trauma healing curriculum, the women were introduced to Scripture’s message of hope alongside mental health best practices. This curriculum, which was created for people who have experienced trauma such as war, abuse, or natural disasters, was…
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How to Find Your Way Home in the Pages of Scripture
To come of age—at least in our family—means earning the right to watch The Wizard of Oz. (Isn't a certain degree of maturity required for facing those evil monkeys?) The film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel is a classic story about the search for home. Dorothy and her dog Toto follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City…
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How to Invite People into the Bible’s Story
Research shows a marked increase over the last seven years in Americans rejecting the Bible. We need to be better at inviting people to engage with the Bible’s story. Here are four tactics we can use to increase Bible engagement. 1. Admit Your Faults Hypocrisy is one deep-rooted reason many people object to Christianity. They see Christians living hypocritical lives…
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Answered Prayer: Bibles Provided for Unified City Outreach
Join us in thanking God for collaboration among numerous churches, ministries, and organizations, including American Bible Society, that has led to opportunities to share God’s Word with people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Some specific things to thank God for include: The provision of nearly 600,000 Bibles for city outreach effortsThe potential to reach half a million residents in the…
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3 Verses to Ease the Pain of Feeling Overlooked
I once described to a friend that I was feeling like a filthy mop. I pictured myself being pushed across the floor, absorbing all the mess and the grime, working tirelessly while no one was looking. I explained feeling like everyone else was busy doing their glamorous jobs, living a life of ease and comfort, while I was covered in…
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