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.
Ryan’s Story: Healing for Indigenous Communities
As a Christian indigenous ministry leader, Ryan saw the great importance of attending a Trauma Healing training. “I think all of us have our own traumas,” Ryan shares, “and it’s important that we are trying to overcome and heal from these traumas so that we can be healthier, more whole people.” Ryan is a member of a federally recognized tribe…
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“I like to pray and read the Bible.”
Life can be difficult for many children in Nicaragua, but the Bibles you help provide are giving troubled youths the strength to persevere. One child, Alvin*, was on a dangerous path and keeping bad company. He says that, because he received a Bible from friends like you, he is “learning to know more about God.” He says, “The Bible keeps…
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“I want to give God a try.”
“I have been exposed to many waves of abuse that have marked my emotional health,” says Mariel*, a former gang member in El Salvador. There was a time when Mariel had no home. Work was scarce, and gang violence gripped her country. Mariel was a constant target for violence against girls. She turned to a gang for protection, but associating…
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“My congregation cried with me.”
Pastor Ibra Bambarra* accepted Jesus as a teenager. He grew up, got married, had children, and followed God’s call to the ministry. Eventually, however, the deep wounds in his soul began to manifest. He was overbearing with his congregation. He became angry and abusive toward his wife and children. Terrified, his wife left him and went into hiding for some…
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“Thank you for the food and for this book!”
After six long months, Bible Society volunteers were finally able to make their way into the city of Sviatohirsk, in the northern part of Donetsk Province, Ukraine. The area had been bombed, under enemy occupation all that time. For those who lived there, life became horrific — seeing family, friends, and neighbors die . . . hiding in cellars .…
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Staff Spotlight: Jane McGrath
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. This month, meet Jane McGrath, who serves as Interim Director of Digital Marketing & Innovation. In this role, Jane shares new, exciting…
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