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.
“This is the first Bible I have ever received.”
Even before the pandemic, Cambodia had been known as one of Asia’s poorest countries. Forced lockdowns and the loss of crucial industries like tourism and garment manufacturing have made the burden of extreme poverty nearly impossible to bear. When asked about the hardest times in his life, 14-year-old Sangha* described lacking the money to buy rice and other basic foods.…
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“This Bible brings hope in my life.”
When you speak with Fredah*, you can see a glimmer of hope behind her dark eyes. Joy shines through her beautiful smile. Deep in her heart an innocence — once violently stripped away — is gently being restored, with the help of our friends and partners. Fredah lives in Malawi, in southern Africa. Hers is one of the poorest countries…
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“I love my Bible as I love food.”
Despite his young age, Kamal* has endured a lifetime of violence and loss. He has always known the pain of being fatherless. Then, at just 10 years old, he became an orphan when his mother was killed in South Sudan’s civil war. The war continues today, claiming 400,000 lives, displacing over 2 million refugees, and intensifying food shortages. The pain…
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“This Bible came along at the right time.”
Growing up, Bob Deyo inherited two legacies from his family — faith and a love for the military. His father was involved in World War II, and Bob followed in his footsteps by joining the Army. He became a staff sergeant and served for nine years. He also grew up in a Christian home but strayed from his faith during…
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Your Prayers Are Still Needed In Fiji
The people of Fiji still need your prayers after the impact of Tropical Cyclone Yasa on the country at the end of 2020. This category 5 cyclone displaced thousands and caused endless damage. People from all over Fiji are reaching out for Bibles and Scripture-based trauma healing materials. This Bible-based program helps people heal from their trauma through God’s word.…
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Churches Caring for Ukrainians Need Your Help: “There Are Never Enough Bibles”
Since the beginning of the devastating war in Ukraine, more than 2 million people have fled to neighboring Poland. “Most people walk in with one bag and two kids,” says Matausz, who is on staff at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Kraków, Poland. His church converted a meeting room into a temporary home for 40 refugees. “They left behind their…
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