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.
Remembering Annie Vallotton
Annie Vallotton, illustrator of the iconic images in American Bible Society’s Good News Bible, died in France on December 28, 2013 at the age of 98. The publisher HarperCollins has identified Vallotton as the best-selling artist of all time, thanks largely to the success of the Good News Bible, of which more than 225 million copies have been distributed since…
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Scripture Engaged is Scripture Lived
For five days this past summer, American Bible Society—in partnership with the Church of God and the African Methodist Episcopal Church—equipped Bible advocates to represent Christ in their neighborhoods, their homes, their campuses and their communities. Fifty-three young adults, ages 17 to 25, gathered in Washington, D.C., for an intense leaders training program that focused on deepening their commitment to…
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Going Social with Scripture
As a member of the millennial generation, Pablo Langlois knows social media has a powerful impact on how he and his peers think. So the El Salvador native took advantage of social networks to spread the Good News. In conjunction with the Bible Society of El Salvador with support from American Bible Society, he created 3CadaDia. This daily threeminute video…
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Postcards from Kenya
This July, four young volunteers teamed up with American Bible Society’s Reel Hope Challenge to bring the Word of God to orphaned children in Kenya. While there, Rosa Esparza, Christy Mulberger, Jackie Pacheco and Maria Serino visited eight orphanages over the course of seven days, bringing the life-changing message of Scripture to children from Githurai to Kitui. Follow along with…
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Healing the Wounds of War
“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-30 (CEV) When John* entered…
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Inbox: Thousands of Youth Commit to Scripture
Arthur Satterwhite, senior program manager of Arts and Media Bible Advocacy at ABS, challenges youth in Los Angeles to engage with God’s Word every day. photo credit: Michael Gibeault, courtesy of Jesus Culture. More than 50,000 young people gathered in Los Angeles and online for a conference hosted by Jesus Culture, a group that seeks to mobilize young Christians across…
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