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.
Send Bibles to Troops Today
Every soldier going into battle needs equipment: a uniform, helmet, gun, communication device, dog tags. But members of the military also need spiritual equipment, Bibles of their very own. During the Veterans Day season, American Bible Society is launching a campaign to send boxes of Bibles to troops in the military. These Bibles are specially designed for military members and…
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Spotlight: Peru
Maruja Gutierrez, who has been a widow for 9 years, speaks to women and children in Peru about the importance of ending domestic abuse. Photo credit: Pablo GutierrezMaruja Gutierrez married her husband in 1959 at the age of 19. Her husband, who was 31 years-old when they married, had started drinking heavily when he was only 17. Soon after their…
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Delight Yourself in the Lord
American Bible Society, along with some of our trusted partners, has created resources to help all generations engage Scripture. Here's a snapshot of just a few, across a range of technology platforms. We hope you will find one or more of them useful additions to your regular Bible study practices and share them with others.Featured Resource: The Least of TheseLearn…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God's message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.BangladeshPlease pray for our new General Secretary and ask the Holy Spirit to guide him. Ask God to bless our…
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Children for Children
Egyptian children proudly display their new Bibles; photo credit: Courtesy of the Bible Society of Egypt.In the Summer issue, you read the story of Abby Jenkins, a Tualatin, Ore., first-grader who felt led to give Bibles to Egyptian street children. To purchase them, Abby sold bracelets and raised $630 — enough to buy 126 Bibles. Now her dream has come…
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National Update
130 youth representing seven churches across five states met at Bible House, NY, to learn how ABS is reaching communities nationwide through holistic programs and Scripture resources.Youth Learn About Scripture-based MinistryIn July, nearly 130 youth from seven churches across the United States met at Bible House in New York City to participate in an urban ministry experience. ABS partnered with…
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