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.
“The Bible helps me to be a model like Jesus.”
When the pandemic struck, it was especially hard for struggling families in Latin America, where about one in four people live in poverty. The ongoing economic effects of the pandemic have pushed millions of more people into difficult financial times. Many believers in countries like Paraguay still struggle to afford their own Bibles. This includes families, as well as children…
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“I have changed in every way”
The pandemic brought great trauma and pain to Angelica* and her husband, Frederico*. Like many families, they have faced both emotional and financial challenges. On top of the pressures and burdens they carried before the outbreak, Frederico lost his father, and soon afterwards, the two lost their daughter as well. Throughout all this, Frederico and Angelica struggled to find strength…
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“People who work in the market want the Bible, but they cannot afford it.”
Civil war, famine, poverty, and crime have taken a toll on the people of Uganda in recent years. As one of the poorest countries in the world, about 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Our teams recently spent time in a busy marketplace visiting and talking with different vendors. We learned that many of them were…
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“My parents abandoned me.”
When Sarath* thinks about the past, he remembers feeling deeply hurt, confused, hopeless, tired, and lonely. He recalls the pain of abandonment and rejection being so tangible that he hated himself and often wanted to take his own life. With conditions in Sri Lanka spiraling out of control over the past couple of years, Sarath’s parents decided to take their…
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“I lived a dark and twisted life.”
Just two years ago, Carlos* was unrecognizable. The dark path he had followed left him rejected by family and society. Living on the streets of Paraguay as a prostitute . . . addicted to drugs . . . Carlos was trapped in deception, leading what he calls “an empty and aimless life.” He recalls how prostitution opened the door for…
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Sharing the Bible While Doors Are Open
In some parts of the world, possessing a Bible, sharing your Christian faith . . . or even being a Christian is strictly forbidden. For many years, that has been the case in Azerbaijan. But more recently, some of those restrictions have eased. Now, the support of our generous partners is making it possible to give Bibles and Scripture resources…
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