
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.

Prayer for Gaza
Street life in Gaza City. West Bank. Photo by Stephen WilsonDear Bible Society friends and colleagues,Our hearts are broken as we witness the escalation of hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel. We invite you all to join us in praying for a speedy end to this terrible war; for God’s peace and mercy, for the prevalence of godliness, and for…
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A Silver Lining
Mike Lynch and Larry Waldner pray with John Gordon after providing him with a hot meal and an ABS Bible. Photo by David SingerThousands of people along America’s Gulf Coast still struggle to pull their lives together. But the victims of two devastating storms this hurricane season are neither alone nor forgotten.On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina came Hurricane…
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New President for Bible Society
President R. Lamar Vest and his wife, Vickie at his installation, accompanied by Board Chairman, Dr. Dennis C. DickersonDr. Lamar Vest’s InstallationOn February 4, 2009, an installation ceremony was held for the American Bible Society’s new president, R. Lamar Vest.ABS staff and Board members spoke alongside Dr. Eugene Habecker, President of Taylor University and former President of the American Bible…
READ MORERecord Winter 2009 Issue
Reading with the Salvation Army; New Churches in Nigeria; Christmas Prayers for Your Family; Rwanda & Burundi: Finding Grace Download this issue
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A Bible Reading Revival
Brian Robbins works through the E100 Bible reading program. Photo by Throwinglight.comWhat if a program existed in which key readings helped you understand the full narrative import and message of the Bible?Such a program came to life last summer, when more than 130 churches in the greater Philadelphia area tested the American Bible Society’s newly sponsored The Essential 100 (E100).…
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Seeds of Hope
Photo by Andrew HoodWhen my husband and I recently traveled to Rwanda and Burundi, we were prepared to enter a war-torn place where people were still recovering from the effects of violence and poverty. Instead, we found lush green fields, breathtaking Lake Tanganyika and, most of all, a gracious, vibrant people eager to serve as ambassadors of their countries and…
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