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.
“That Bible helped me.”
When Master Sergeant William Johnson* was medically discharged in 2020 with chronic Lyme Disease, he was leaving behind a decades-long military career that spanned three branches of service: the Marine Corps, the Army National Guard, and the Air Force National Guard. The year before his discharge, Johnson began to long for the relationship with Jesus that he’d walked away from…
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“God’s Word . . . ministered daily to me in the minefields.”
Naval Officer Russell Bennett* served on a mine countermeasures ship during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He and his crew hunted and neutralized Iraqi mines. Early in the deployment, Bennett recalls, “As I considered the small size of my ship compared to the size of the explosive blast from those detonated mines, I felt fear for the first time…
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Basic Spiritual Training
Basic Combat Training in not easy. In fact, the 10 weeks may be the toughest thing the Soldiers will accomplish during their lives. Trainees going through BCT will undergo physical and mental transformations ... They will face their fears as they learn to work as a team. They will become emotionally, mentally, and morally resilient ... They will become American…
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3 Ways to Show Your Gratitude and Share God’s Love with Military Members This Armed Forces Day
This Armed Forces Day, American Bible Society praises God for the men and women currently serving in the United States Military. We express our deepest gratitude for the sacrifices our country’s bravest heroes make to protect our nation. And we remember our commitment to equip those who serve with the eternal truths of God’s Word. Since 1817, generous supporters like…
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When the Bible Is Your Only Home
We were almost there…. With my husband’s retirement just around the corner, our little military family rolled into a new town for what would be our last military-related move. We were more than ready to settle down for good and start dreaming about what our family ministry would look like after the military. But just six weeks after we got…
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“We’ve been in their boots . . .”
At American Bible Society, we want to make sure the ministry you provide to our military is as effective as possible. That’s why three highly experienced colonels oversee this critical work. Colonel Art Pace, Colonel Gordon Groseclose, and Lieutenant Colonel Paul McCullough oversee military programs for our American heroes. The three served for a combined total of 82 years. Lieutenant…
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