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.
“Everyone wanted the Bible!”
The devastation in Ukraine is beyond comprehension. An elderly Ukrainian man, holding a loaf of bread in one hand and his new Bible in the other, said, “I think this Bible is more important than daily bread for me now. I never prayed before. I’ve never been to church or read the Bible, but I know that now it is…
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Providing Bibles to youth in Serbia
Marija* always longed to find happiness. Despite being surrounded by the natural beauty of Serbia, the beauty of life was passing her by as she struggled to find peace and love. Serbia is one of the poorest countries in Europe with almost one out of four people living in poverty, and the pandemic has made their economic situation worse. It’s…
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“God really does speak my language!”
Hope has always been hard to find in the Roma community of Serbia, where a 90 percent unemployment rate is the norm. However, 32-year-old Rajko* had another reason to feel hopeless. When he was a child, Rajko battled cancer, resulting in a devastating realization once he was married. “My wife and I struggled to have a child. The problem was…
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“My life has changed dramatically.”
Albi* had big dreams. He grew up as a Muslim in the former communist country of Albania. As a child, he played soccer and wanted to be a professional athlete. However, poverty kept him from the proper nutrition and opportunities to excel. Albi’s hopes were crushed. “I had to leave my dream,” Albi says. “It was a terrible time for…
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“Can I have a children’s Bible?”
While Bible Society team members were on the frontlines in Ukraine visiting soldiers, praying, and passing out Bibles, something odd happened . . . Oleksandr*, a Ukrainian lieutenant, approached the group with a serious look. “Can I have a children’s Bible?” He then explained the special request. Two years ago, when the team previously visited the frontlines, they prayed with…
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A new beginning . . .
A small tent for six people, no electricity, no money for food . . . it was no way to live, but it was reality for Katrina’s* family. “We lived in a tent,” Katrina says. “It was very crowded, all six of us cramped in a small place. It was very cold and uncomfortable. We didn’t have electricity. I washed…
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