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.
An Audio Bible in a Ugandan Nursing Home Brings Willy Purpose
Audio Bibles Willy Twalyahikayo has not had an easy life. He had to drop out of school early to work in the notoriously unsafe copper mines in Kilembe, Uganda. Although the mines made him sick, he pressed on. When his health finally failed him, his retirement package after years of hard work was just a thank you. With little to…
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You’re Giving People their First Bibles!
First BiblesKimbundu in Angola The Angolan church says, “How can we evangelize our neighbors without a Bible in our language?” Thanks to you, the first ever Bible in Kimbundu is nearing completion! In 2020, this people group will receive God’s truth.Ngbandi in DRC After 36 years of translation efforts, a Ngbandi Bible was completed in June 2019! Since 1981, translators…
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Signing the Good News
Sign Language Bibles Did you know that no complete Bible exists in any sign language? Thanks to your prayers and generous support, that’s about to change! We’re working with Deaf communities worldwide to video record Bible stories that make God’s Word understandable—not just with words but with gestures and facial expressions for context. Alongside partners, we’re working toward a 2033…
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Good News for America: Bibles, Healing, and Military Devotionals!
Where do you go to find a Bible in another language? It’s often difficult for non-English speakers in the U.S. to find a Bible in the language they best understand, so we provide print-on-demand Scripture materials in 21 languages and counting. Check it out at bibles.com/pod Healing spreads across Kansas City! More than 70 churches in Kansas City have joined…
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Readers Turned Healers
God led this husband and wife on an unforgettable journey of healing—and it all started when they read a simple magazine article like this one. Names: Victoria and Steve Sanford Location: Southern California Children: 2 adult sons, 1 daughter-in-law Vocation: Retired after lengthy careers at Chevron Her Hobbies: Reading, gardening, and running His Hobbies: Rock climbing, skiing, and reading What…
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Will God Provide?
My grandfather was an intensely generous man. His wife, my grandmother, was proud of him for it, but sometimes his generosity challenged her ideas of stability. Once on a visit to my mother, my grandfather slipped my mom a $5 bill and told her to get something nice for herself. Grandma told me she was shaking as they left my…
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