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.
“God is restoring me and my family.”
The people of Central Africa know about pain and suffering. The region has been ravaged by warfare, genocide, abuse, and disasters. People like Marta* struggle to survive the trauma.“I lost everything during the war,” Marta says. As a victim of war, she suffered for years. Long after the trauma, pain continues to torment. That is why American Bible Society is…
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“This Bible is Life!”
The scar on Ivie’s* cheek is a reminder of how far she has come.“Do you see the scar on my left cheek?” she asks. “It is a token that I belonged to voodoo. I used to worship idols, especially one called ‘Adja-voodoo.’”Despite continually sacrificing to idols, Ivie never felt peace or hope. She lived in the slums of Benin, among…
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She Finally Found Love
Angela* couldn’t understand why her mother hated her so much. The one person in this world who was supposed to protect and love Angela only cursed at her and beat her. “She was angry with me always. She beat me and left me alone in the house without food,” Angela remembers. “My mother never cared how I was.” Growing up…
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The Bible Brings “Great leaps of joy!”
Like so many in Angola, 12-year-old Abigail* has known little but hardship in her short life. She lives in a small home with no electricity or running water. Her family struggles to survive. Abigail remembers a time when “we had nothing to wear and nothing to eat. My father abandoned us. He went to work and did not return home…
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“This Bible is the light of my life!”
Barsha’s* life before the orphanage was one of heartache and struggle. Like one-in-four Bangladeshis, Barsha’s family lives below the poverty line. Her family’s home was a humble bamboo shelter. There were few opportunities in her area, and her father struggled with illness.“I was very poor and was living in a hazardous area,” Barsha says. Because they were unable to provide…
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“We’ve been waiting for this Bible for so long!”
Across Nigeria, people are rejoicing as new Bible translations are completed!OKRIKA SPEAKERS WELCOME THE BIBLE IN THEIR LANGUAGE The much-anticipated Okrika language Bible was dedicated before an overflowing crowd. “If it were possible to see inside my heart, you would see how happy I am that we finally have our Bible,” said King Acheseimimie Frank. “Without your language, you have…
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