New American Bible Society Study Reveals Americans Find Hope in Scripture Amid Trauma
American Bible Society today released the third chapter of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which highlights cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. Today’s release shows that Americans are finding comfort in Scripture and report a tendency to envision a more hopeful future when they regularly read the Bible. The first three chapters are…
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Raising Siblings as Friends
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