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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National Update—Fall 2008
Lonnie ‘Bo’ Pilgrim (right) receives an award from ABS officer Simon Barnes. Photo by Charlie KruegerQ ConferenceThe Fermi Project is a think tank that looks for ways to engage modern culture with a biblical message. The American Bible Society was a sponsor of the organization's Q conference in New York City last April, which empowered church leaders to take their…
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Voices from the Military
Colonel Cheryl AdamsServed in Iraq in 2005“Reading the Scriptures kept me grounded. I read chapters of Scripture on my lunch break. Sometimes we ate under the table because of incoming RPGs [rocket propelled grenades]. After a close strike, I felt all over my face and head to find where I was bleeding. Then I realized, I'm okay. I'm still alive.“My…
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Tell Every Nation
Sri Lanka. Photo by Rune HansenA small group of Bible translators gathers in a remote stone farmhouse, in the deep snow of an Ontario winter. They come from many Native American tribes; some from as far away as the chilly north slopes of Alaska, others from the plains of Mississippi. Bundled against the cold, they pray and continue a journey…
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Heaven and Earth
Photo courtesy of NASA”He named the land ‘Earth,’ and the water which had come together he named ‘Sea.’ And God was pleased with what he saw.” Genesis 1.10 (GNT)It was Christmas Eve, 1968. Commander Frank Borman was more than 200,000 miles from home, leading the Apollo 8 space mission. On that holy night, Borman and his crew would be the…
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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
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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