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.
“When I read that Bible, it does comfort me.”
For many Soldiers like Captain Leo Martin*, the realities of war are part of every moment of every day. The threat of death and loss of life is always near. Over 2,000 Service Members died, and over 20,000 were wounded in action during the War in Afghanistan. This brought immeasurable loss and pain to loved ones at home while triggering…
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“The audio Bible completes the presence of God among us.”
Carlos* and Maria* live in a small village in Peru. They cannot read, and they speak a dialect not used at the local church, so they struggle to understand and are embarrassed to ask for help. “When the pastor told us that God spoke and wrote in our language, we did not believe him,” Carlos shared with a smile. Then,…
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“I’m so glad I found this audio Bible. Now my life has changed.”
As a young boy, Ajani* was injured during a hurricane and lost his sight. Though he had attended a traditional religious school in his village before the accident, there were no teachers for blind people. Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and Ajani believed his only option was to move into the city and beg on…
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“Cecilia sat with her new Bible and was just lost in it.”
As a proud Army wife and a loving caretaker for her two young girls, Melanie was looking for something to support them through the difficult times that military families so often endure, like their father’s deployment. The Bibles and Scripture resources provided by the Hero Squad program were exactly what Melanie was hoping for. Her youngest daughter, Cecilia, was overjoyed…
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3 Lessons We Can Learn from Biblical Dads This Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, we thank God for the dads and godly father figures in our lives! If you fall into one of those categories, you’ve probably experienced the highs and lows of fatherhood this year. Maybe you feel like you’re running on fumes as you adjust to working full-time while also caring for a new baby or a rambunctious toddler.…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 15
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of a small book that is among the most precious in American Bible Society’s collection: William Tyndale’s English Pentateuch. The Pentateuch (also known as the Torah in Judaism) includes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This translation…
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