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Mark 16:15 CEV
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Seeking to Understand America’s Relationship with the Bible

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.

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In Memoriam – Spring/Summer 2008

In Memoriam - Spring/Summer 2008

Mrs. Ruth Stafford Peale. Photo courtesy of GuidepostsHerbert and Rebecca Beardslee Given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. BeardsleeMy sister, Louise Doris Bechlein Given by the trust of Harry E. BechleinMy father Given by Mr. and Mrs. T. Elton BostRobert T. Hall Given by Mrs. Robert T. HallMy husband, The Reverend Harold S. Hannum Given by the estate of Anna…

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Winter 2008 – President’s Message

Winter 2008 - President’s Message

In early October, we were deeply saddened to learn of the murder of one of our beloved colleagues at the Palestinian Bible Society bookshop in Gaza City, Rami Ayyad. Please keep Rami’s widow, Pauline, and their three very young children in your prayers for protection, provision and healing.Later in the month, we had happier news. We were blessed by a…

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Called to Serve

Called to Serve

Rev. Emilio A. Reyes stands with former Yankee Bernie Williams, who was honored for promoting the Bible in Hispanic America. Photo by David SingerThe Rev. Emilio A. Reyes is vice president for Hispanic/Latino Ministries at the American Bible Society. Despite his long commute — he travels regularly to New York from Florida — he is thankful for work that lets…

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In Good Hands

In Good Hands

Lotus Harris was adopted as a baby by a Christian missionary in India. Today, she helps orphaned children in her home country. Photo by Gary FongShe was only days old when her parents abandoned her — an all-too-frequent fate of baby girls in India. It was during the monsoon season, a time when disease, scorpions and many other dangers made…

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Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Dr. Lamar Vest is the former presiding bishop of the Church of God. Photo by Jon SimonFor the Record engages Dr. Lamar Vest, executive vice president for Global Scripture Ministries, in a conversation about his years of service with the American Bible Society and asks what's on tap for 2016.Q: What do you think about the state of Bible ministry…

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Where He Leads

Where He Leads

Elizabeth and William Sedat with their four children. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Sedat”...and him who cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6.37b (KJV) Elizabeth Sedat grew up in a godly home in California, around stories of the missionary life. Her mother had been a short-term missionary in Japan. Other missionaries were always visiting. And at…

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“All who call out to the Lord will be saved. How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?”
Romans 10:13–14 CEV
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