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.
3 Ways to Pray This Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage Month, American Bible Society celebrates the way that God’s Word continues to be a central pillar in the Hispanic American community. Since 1988, this month has given us the opportunity to remember and celebrate the vibrant cultures and historic accomplishments of Hispanic Americans. We praise God for past and present contributions from Hispanic Americans and the many…
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A Gospel Legacy: Remembering Billy Graham
Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them! Matthew 5.4 (GNT) American Bible Society joins with the Christian community in celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died on February 21, 2018, at the age of 99. Rev. Graham dedicated his life to sharing the good news of the Bible with people around the world…
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BIBLE SOCIETY IN CAMBODIAAsk that the Holy Scriptures will be made available in different media so that they can reach the entire population, especially the youth. Please pray that their new projects would open Cambodian hearts to the love of God.BIBLE SOCIETY OF COSTA RICAPray that the Word of God will reach immigrants who seek better opportunities in Costa Rica.…
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Hope and Healing for God’s Children
Maria had nothing to live for. The 16-year-old from Bolivia was tired of the abuse from her uncle and cousin. She was tired of the pain, the fear, and the emptiness inside. But Maria had a plan. “I decided to commit suicide by jumping off the bridge,” she remembers. “I felt dirty on the inside. I felt like my life…
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Building Translation on Prayer
Over 1 billion people around the world still lack access to a complete Bible in their heart language. More than 1,800 languages still await the start of Bible translation. The good news is that with new technology and creative partnerships from the Every Tribe Every Nation alliance (ETEN), we have seen the hard work of Bible translation accelerated by 500%.…
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Healing Broken Lives Through Scripture
Bill and Lucille Sapp For more than 25 years, Lucille Sapp shared God’s Word with female inmates in the Douglas County Correctional Center in Omaha, Neb. As a member of the Gideons Auxiliary, she would travel 60 miles round trip several times a month to deliver copies of the New Testament, offer Bible study, sing songs and pray with the…
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