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.
Satisfying the Hunger for God’s Word in Cuba
Young Cubans receiving the H20 Bible. (Photo by Chris Leaman.)Like the mustard plant, the church in Cuba has taken root in this lush Caribbean nation. It was anything but easy in what had been an atheistic culture, where the church struggled to survive for many years. In the 1990s, the culture officially began to become more tolerant of religious belief.…
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Half the World is Under 25
Youth Assembly delegates expressed themselves through drama at the UBS World Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Daud Soesilo.The eighth United Bible Societies World Assembly was held in September in South Korea. It was the occasion to welcome the Rev. Dr. Robert Cunville as the new UBS President, who will serve until the next World Assembly gathering in Brazil 2016.According to…
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Near the Heart of Urban Youth
Detail of an illustration by Ronald Pichardo from Elementz of Life™, issue No. 6. Photo of Heath Evans courtesy of Heath Evans.Tonya Wilder-Butts is a woman with vision. As editor-in-chief of Elementz of Life™ magazine, she goes after stories that will minister deeply to her audience — the young and urban. The magazine, published by American Bible Society, is geared…
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One Teen at a Time
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“The next generation will be God's tool for shaping the world,” said David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Research Group, at the Embodying Hope dinner hosted by American Bible Society and World magazine in September. “And our job is to care…
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Heath Evans Shares His Personal Faith
NFL veteran and fullback for the New Orleans Saints, Heath Evans talks about his faith and being a husband and father in the Elementz cover story.“Everything in my life was really based around raising me up in a home where I knew that Jesus was real,” says Heath Evans in the sixth issue of Elementz of Life™, which is American…
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Online Ministry: Anytime, Anywhere You Are
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“When the rain pours, the thunder rolls, lightning flashes and the winds roar, don’t let your heart be troubled…Trust in the Lord to bring you through whatever you may be facing. “For many of us, it's rare to encounter people who…
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