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.
Seeking God’s Will Amid Violence
Many Americans are grieving right now. Over the weekend, dozens of shoppers and city-goers lost their lives to mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. Texans and Ohioans fear for their safety. And millions of people across our nation wrestle with heart-wrenching questions: Why would God let innocent people die? How can I find peace when everything’s falling apart? While…
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God’s Light for the Blind!
Great news . . . Uganda’s Luganda language now has a Braille Bible! Luganda is the 45th language in the world to have a Braille Bible which was recently celebrated with a launch event. This effort, made possible by American Bible Society financial partners, will reach many people who would otherwise never have the chance to enjoy Scripture on their…
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“If you give me 500 Bibles, I can give you 500 souls back.”
As the Bible distribution team was leaving a church in China, they noticed a man standing against the wall crying.When asked why, he simply pulled out a well-used Bible in ancient script.The man, Zhou*, explained that eight believers in his family have been sharing the Bible. Zhou’s tears were of joy, not sadness, because friends like you provided Bibles for…
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Healing for a Broken Heart
How do you love someone who made your life a nightmare?As a child in Kenya, Mwende* lived in fear. She was beaten daily with a stick or belt. Her tormentor? An alcoholic father. Terrorized every day of her life, Mwende’s broken heart grew to hate her father. She was full of bitterness when she finally left home as a young…
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“My life has been totally transformed.”
Emmanuel* lived in the slums of Togo with little to call his own.His makeshift home was just one of many in his village in Togo where the poorest of the poor from nearby areas crowd together hoping to find work in the city.The 11-year-old’s small home had no electricity, and his family shared a bathroom with many other families. He…
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“It’s like I’m listening to God …”
As a child in Cambodia, 11-year-old Dara* has known little but poverty and struggle in his short life. Most people in his small village are poor farmers, and the stress and pressure can cause trouble in a family. Dara hates it when his “parents fight and argue … they fight a lot.” So, when Dara heard that God loves all…
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