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.
Pedaling 2,000 Miles for Help
From left to right: (top) Mark Jacobs, Gordon Brown, Bryan Dougan, Jon Felker, Emily Werkheiser; (middle) Andy Clack, Lewie Briggs, Jenna Liew; (bottom) Shannon Cutlip, Marianne Millen.Little more than a month ago, eight cyclists began a 2,000-mile journey up the East Coast on the She's My Sister™ Bike Tour, sponsored by American Bible Society. This tour is designed to bring…
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Satisfying the Hunger for God’s Word in Cuba
Young Cubans receiving the H20 Bible. (Photo by Chris Leaman.)Like the mustard plant, the church in Cuba has taken root in this lush Caribbean nation. It was anything but easy in what had been an atheistic culture, where the church struggled to survive for many years. In the 1990s, the culture officially began to become more tolerant of religious belief.…
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Beauty from Ashes
Photo by Timothy J. WalshQ: What is the purpose of the Trauma Healing Advisory Council, and what do you anticipate will be accomplished through it? Our purpose is to guide ABS as it refines its programs, materials and training processes related to the care of individuals traumatized by war, rape, genocide and natural disasters in the Great Lakes region of…
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Changed Lives Through Trauma Healing
These are leaders who were recently trained and now conduct local trauma healing workshops in their communities. Dr. Harriet Hill is pictured right of center wearing sunglasses and a blue and green dress. (Photo by Frederick Barasa.)“I was ‘blind'...I have been a pastor for so many years and didn't realize that I was traumatized.” So said Pastor Samuel Muhemwa from…
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Quiet Time
July 2011 God's Word Goes Forth Tell of God's Mercy and Forgiveness 1 Psalm 32 2 Psalm 103 3 Genesis 32.1-32 4 Genesis 33.1-20 5 Genesis 41.1-36 6 Genesis 41.37-57 7 Genesis 42.1-38 8 Genesis 43.1-34 9 Genesis 44.1-34 10 Genesis 45.1-28 11 Genesis 46.1-27 12 Genesis 46.28—47.26 13 Genesis 47.27—48.22 14 Genesis 49.29—50.26 15 Exodus 33.1-23 16 Exodus 34.1-35…
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Today’s Generation Uncovers the Book of Books
Sidewalk Prophets lead singer Dave Frey (Photo by Andrew Hood.)Picture 10,000 young people with hands raised in complete surrender; eyes closed in total reverence; mouths wide, voices loud, worshipping with absolute abandon. Welcome to Winter Jam and Winter Fest 2011. At each concert, audiences experienced powerful worship and applicable biblical instruction from the chart toppers of today's Christian music. Again…
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