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.
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God’s Word Is Changing Lives and Eternities in Cameroon!
Many people in Cameroon still long to know God through His Word, but due to challenges like illiteracy and poverty, they are unable to do so. But thanks to the steadfast support of our financial partners, the Gospel is reaching people in Cameroon and around the world, and more and more are coming to Christ! Fabrice* is a member of…
READ MOREAudio Bibles are Transforming Communities in Liberia!
For believers in Liberia like Pastor George*, a lack of Bibles can make it difficult to share the Gospel with others. In addition, those in Liberia who can’t afford a Bible of their own are deprived of the hope of Scripture. Juliet* knows this well. Juliet and her husband struggled to make ends meet. She says, “My husband is a…
READ MOREWelcoming the Word
It’s a common practice for Christians in Benin: church on Sunday morning, voodoo temple on Sunday evening. For many of the 1.2 million Aja speakers living in the West African nations of Benin and neighboring Togo, the ancient religion of voodoo is woven into the fabric of everyday life. When you’re sick, you seek healing from the local shaman. When…
READ MORE“I couldn’t buy the Bible for lack of money.”
Aline* was like many in Angola, where about one-third of the people live in poverty. Her heart ached as she longed to understand the message of hope and comfort in the Bible. Her circumstances kept her away from its message, but she still waited. “I lived in a rural and very poor area. I couldn’t buy the Bible for lack…
READ MORE“I’m so glad I found this audio Bible. Now my life has changed.”
As a young boy, Ajani* was injured during a hurricane and lost his sight. Though he had attended a traditional religious school in his village before the accident, there were no teachers for blind people. Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and Ajani believed his only option was to move into the city and beg on…
READ MOREThe first Bible ever in Braille for Uganda’s Acholi people!
The long-awaited moment finally arrived. Hundreds of men, women, and children gathered in the town of Gulu, Uganda to celebrate a tremendous milestone as the first Braille Bible in the Acholi language was made available to the Blind community. “It was hard for them to hide their excitement as many kept bursting into loud elations, dancing and holding the Acholi…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
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