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.
Staff Spotlight: Kim Carter
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Kim Carter, who serves as American Bible Society’s direct response content manager. In this role, Kim uses her 30 years…
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“I cried when I received my Bible from you.”
When deployment takes a loving parent away from home, the children and families left behind often wrestle with their own fears and doubts. Children of Service Members face a unique and difficult set of struggles. Their parents could be deployed for months at a time. They may need to move frequently, changing schools and leaving friends far behind — all…
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“We are so thankful for these Bibles!”
As tensions escalate around the world, American Troops risk their lives to protect the freedoms and safety of those in need. Many Troops have nowhere to turn for relief from the trauma and stress of service. There are many Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen who don’t own a Bible, and many have never even read God’s Word. For these brave Service…
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“Everyone wanted the Bible!”
The devastation in Ukraine is beyond comprehension. An elderly Ukrainian man, holding a loaf of bread in one hand and his new Bible in the other, said, “I think this Bible is more important than daily bread for me now. I never prayed before. I’ve never been to church or read the Bible, but I know that now it is…
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“The Bible is an anchor in times of crisis.”
Last December, a Boulder, Colorado wildfire destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and forced more than 35,000 residents to evacuate. American Bible Society’s Director of Church Engagement and Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain, Scott Ross, was there during and after the fire, assisting firefighters and coordinating resources with our national disaster relief partners. Once the fire was finally out, the trauma of the…
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“Victor, you better get right with the Lord.”
When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, Victor Elder was a 14-year-old boy living in Florida. A newspaper man approached him and said, “Hey Victor, we need you out in the street.” So, Victor began selling newspapers. At 16, his father took him out of school, saying, “Victor, you lazy boy, get to work.” So, Victor began working at a…
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