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.
I Once Was Lost but Now Am Found
Joram lives in Syria—a country suffering from a brutal civil war. When Joram’s coworkers forgot to drive him home from work one day, he flagged down a passing car and asked for a lift.Joram sensed something was wrong when the driver started heading in the wrong direction, insisting that he knew a shortcut. Soon they were driving through trash-covered streets…
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My Chains Fell Off, I’d Been Set Free
To the outside world, Harmony looked like a happy, healthy American teenager.“I had always done well in school,” Harmony says. “I was a good student, a cheerleader, and even received a college scholarship in cheerleading.” But underneath the sunny surface, Harmony’s life was troubled, turbulent, and tragic. “Things started off rough in my life from the very beginning,” Harmony says.…
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FINDING HOPE IN A TROUBLED WORLD
Why is American Bible Society sharing God’s Word with people of all ages in every corner of the world? To bring the love and healing available in Scripture to waiting hands and hearts — so many may soon read for themselves: “God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection” Proverbs 30:5.…
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MISSION USA: ENGAGING 100 MILLION AMERICANS WITH SCRIPTURE!
Actively engaging 100 million Americans with God’s Word is one of the critical visions of American Bible Society. Here are some of the exciting steps to accomplish that goal: the Pilgrimage App for daily readings, Mission Trauma Healing, Faith and Liberty Discovery Center and resources for members of our military and their families are more important than ever. “This is…
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Refuge and Strength in the Middle East
In early 2016, I had the privilege of visiting Syrian refugees in the Middle East. During my travels, I met countless families who had fled violent unrest in Syria for safer lives in Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey.As I listened to the stories of wounded mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, I thanked God for allowing us to recently launch Bible-based trauma…
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Rwanda: God’s Word brings healing via the radio
The Bible Society of Rwanda recently launched an audio version of Bible-based trauma healing in Kinyarwanda, the country’s official language. Many Rwandans in need of spiritual healing live in areas where it’s almost impossible to attend an in-person trauma healing session. Now the trauma healing curriculum—which combines God’s Word with mental health best practices—can reach these hurting communities with the…
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