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.
Healing a Child’s Trauma with Scripture
Joseph’s* young heart was broken into a million pieces. Growing up in poverty-stricken Burkina Faso was hard enough, but Joseph had to do it all alone. “I lost my father when I was 3 years old, and my mother a year later,” he explains. “I thought God didn’t love me. It was difficult that both of my parents died. Whenever…
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“I know that Jesus will always be with me…”
Maria lives in a modest rural village about an hour east of Nairobi, Kenya. There, families live in small concrete houses, surrounded by dirt paths and humble tin structures. Just outside Maria’s home, there is a circle of plastic chairs with a small audio player in the middle.But this is not just any player — this is an audio Bible…
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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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“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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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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“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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