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.
Partner Profile: Bibles for China
Dr. Dave Demick with two Awana students who helped raise money to provide Bibles in China. Photo credit: Dr. Dave Demick Dr. Dave Demick spends most days treating patients at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, in Hastings, Neb., where he specializes in pathology. But on Wednesday evenings, he can be found at the Evangelical Free Church of Hastings, performing a…
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In Memoriam
William Edward Anderson Given by Louis and Mitzi Fisher My mother, Esther Barsness Given by Elizabeth Barsness Ruby Bennett Given by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Grant Rev. Andrew F. Duty Given by Paul Duty My mother, DeLoris Eisenhauer Given by Mary E. Evans My husband, Leo Hamel Given by Leberta E. Hamel My mother, Dorothy Hauge Given by Debra…
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Pray Around the World
A woman in Cambodia studies the literacy materials she received from the Bible Society of Cambodia. The curriculum uses passages from Scripture to increase literacy and share the Good News found in God’s Word. Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven. Ephesians 1.3 (CEV) Bible Societies…
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International Update Fall/Winter 2013
Participate in World Youth Day American Bible Society distributed 250,000 Scripture Portions at World Youth Day in partnership with the Bible Society of Brazil, the Colombian Bible Society and CELAM, a council of Roman Catholic bishops in Latin America. The event, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drew millions of youth who came to rededicate themselves to the work of…
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National Update Fall/Winter 2013
New App Reaches Kids with the Bible This fall, American Bible Society launched Bible Adventures for Kids, a new Bible app designed for preschoolers. The app features 10 Bible heroes—from the prophet Jonah to the apostle Paul. Each story includes two games and interactive features on each page. “This app is an excellent resource for children to engage with God’s…
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Record Fall/Winter 2013 Issue
Veterans and members of the military community share testimonies about how American Bible Society’s Bible resources, including God Understands, have ministered to them in times of crisis. American Bible Society also reaches out to the millennial generation through social media and discipleship programs.
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