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.
U.S. Police Draw Strength from Scripture
More than 5,000 law enforcement officers received customized Bibles—thanks to the generosity of friends like you.These devotional Bibles, titled Strength for the Street, are now being used by officers in 25 states. Originally developed for the Philadelphia Police Department, Strength for the Street features devotions written by police chaplains and officers who understand the stress and pain of the job.…
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Saturating New York City with God’s Word
Hundreds of churches in New York City are working together to bring the gospel message to 8.5 million people in 300 neighborhoods, 240 zip codes, and 59 community districts. In just one month, 2 million Bible resources were distributed by volunteers going door-to-door through their neighborhoods. They gave away copies of the JESUS film on DVD, tracts, and Christian children’s…
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Sharing God’s Love with Foster Children in Phoenix
This year, 3,500 foster children in Phoenix, Arizona, got a Bible to call their own. Many of these children do not presently have parents who can provide them with peace and stability—qualities their heavenly Father offers in abundance.At a free festival at Enchanted Island Amusement Park, children and youth rode coasters, enjoyed cotton candy, and heard about God’s love for…
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The Legacy of Eleanor Wilson
Eleanor Wilson followed Jesus faithfully. Eleanor lived in a cottage on a hill with Bible verses and hymns calligraphied over its walls. “The church was her life,” Eleanor’s friend Linda Clement recalls. “I could start any Bible verse, and she could finish it!”Eleanor Wilson worked diligently. As a girl, Eleanor carried water to the cows on her father’s farm in…
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A Christmas Song of Praise for the God of Scripture
When we read Scripture in this way, we, like Mary, will be amazed by him. Like Mary, we will sing a song of praise for our Savior. Mary said, “My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Savior, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on all people will call me happy,…
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Diverse yet Truly One
Through your partnership with American Bible Society, you link arms with a worldwide fellowship of believers as passionate about God’s Word as you are. Everything we do, we do through partnership with the global Church. American Bible Society is honored to be part of United Bible Societies—a global network of Bible Societies in more than 200 countries and territories. This…
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