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.
Chinese Pastor Equipped with Bible Resources
Growing up in Shandong, China, Hou Fangyu was just 9 when his father died. The people he expected to be there for him — his friends and relatives — suddenly wanted nothing to do with him. In fact, they shunned him and his family, leaving Hou feeling very alone and insecure.As a young man, Hou treated his insecurity with alcohol…
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Record Winter 2018 Issue
Every Bible tells a unique story. In this issue, you’ll read how Bibles you provided have brought purpose, direction, and healing to people across the globe. For example, read what happened 5 years after Mercy, an orphan in Kenya, received her first Bible. Hear how Christie met Jesus in Scripture and was set free. Learn how the Bible and pottery…
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Serving Regardless of the Cost
What’s your definition of a hero? This word can conjure up a mixture of meanings—from caped superheroes to people in the spotlight for brave acts of kindness. But a hero can also be described as someone who longs to make things better for another. One whose motivations come from a place of selflessness. One who isn’t seeking to outdo, but…
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Scripture for Nicaraguans Caught in Deadly, Civil Conflict
The people of Nicaragua are looking to God’s Word to help quell the deadliest civil conflict the country has seen in almost 40 years.It began in April 2018 when university students took to the streets to protest the government’s proposed tax increases and cuts in benefits. The national police responded, initially firing on the protestors with rubber bullets, but later…
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“My Bible … what a wonderful treasure!”
Every year on June 24, Margaret Ninsiima celebrates her son’s birthday. She also celebrates what she calls her thanks-giving day. “Every year, I commit myself to always have a thanks-giving day to express my gratitude to God,” she says.Margaret, a project assistant for a youth with disabilities organization in Uganda, is grateful for many things. She’s grateful for her son.…
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“There is so much in the Bible that feeds my soul.”
Augusta and Julia work in a small village in Angola, growing corn, beans, sugarcane, and pumpkins. Like more than 40 percent of the Angola population, these women live in poverty, working long, hard days to make ends meet for their families. Augusta has three young children, while Julia has seven children and nine grandchildren.Both women were raised as Christians. But…
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