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.
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New Partners for America's Bible Crisis
ABS president Lamar Vest (right) and Whitney Kuniholm, president of Scripture Union.Leaders from American Bible Society (ABS) and Scripture Union/USA recently gathered in New York City to charter a three-year alliance agreement, joining resources in the fight against ever-declining Bible comprehension and engagement.The alliance will bring both organizations together to foster a national Scripture campaign, an initiative that will help…
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Mozambique: Life After HIV/AIDS
Rosalina Matola (right) and Rhoda Gathoga, Research Director of Global Scripture Impact.She greets visitors with a wide smile, dancing and joy. Abundant joy.But Rosalina Matola, founder of the Evangelical Church of the Divine Pastorate of Mozambique, also understands pain.“My own father died when I was 3 years old,” Rosalina explains, “so I know what it is to be in need.”…
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Learning Lessons from a Loveable Lion
An egyptian girl smiles as she waits with her friends for the start of the Kingo festival. Photo by Malorie Tull.The Zabbaleen—or garbage collectors—of Mokattam live among trash, the stench of rotting refuse assaulting the nose. Sometimes, the waste piles two to three stories high. Other times, it keeps company with the residents, who number about 40,000. Pigs play in…
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Lifting Hearts along with Grades
A girl leafs through “Moses” — one of the beginner books in the Mission: Literacy curriculum. Photo by Malorie Tull.On her way to class, Tori* navigates garbage-strewn city streets, passing areas that drug pushers and prostitutes frequent. She has faced many challenges in her young life, but she's taking steps to improve her future.Just a few months ago, Tori had…
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God Set Them Free
A small group of inmates holds prayer during their Bible study. Photo by Chris Leaman.In the minds of many, prisons are one of the last places people go to find hope. Television news reports often show the poor living conditions, the overcrowding and general lack of humanity the incarcerated must endure every day.In the midst of such despair, prisoners often…
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