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.
“I now feel that my life has purpose.”
The people of Argentina were hit hard during the pandemic. Friends like you helped distribute 1 million New Testaments across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Franco* received one. This is his story, in his own words. When the pandemic started, I lost my job. Almost all of my friends and family lost their jobs, and it became really…
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A child in Paraguay feels God’s love
When Marcel’s* parents separated, the young boy was crushed. His father moved away, leaving Marcel sad and lonely. He began to act out, struggling to make sense of his feelings. “I felt sad all the time,” Marcel remembers. He didn’t know if his father would ever come home again. There are millions of children across the world like Marcel, forced…
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“I feel so happy when I read the Bible . . .”
Alejandra* was afraid her parents would die. They were all she had. Last year, when the 12-year-old’s parents both came down with COVID-19, Alejandra lived in fear. “I felt very afraid of the possibility they could die . . . and at the same time, get infected myself and die,” she admits. The COVID-19 pandemic turned many lives upside down…
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Finally!
When was the last time you saw a stranger smile at you? Coming out of a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and masks, seeing your neighbor’s beaming face may still be a rare and precious experience for you. Today, however, your wait to see a cheerful smile is over! There are millions of people from around the world who are eager…
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One Million Bibles
Life in Uruguay was stressful for Rodrigo*. As he worried about providing for his wife and children, Rodrigo’s anxiety grew and grew, but no solution appeared. Then one day, Rodrigo came across a 1 Million Bibles distribution event, where his life changed forever! “I received my first Bible with great interest,” Rodrigo says. “The kind people who gave it to…
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Laborers for the Gospel: Celebrating the Legacy of Colporteurs
In the age of smartphone apps and overnight shipping, it can be hard to imagine the time (not that long ago) when having access to a Bible in America was a rare and precious gift. But for much of American history, families just like yours depended on volunteers from American Bible Society who were willing to leave their homes to…
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