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.
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Two Sisters Meet
Jenna, a volunteer cyclist on the first She's My Sister bike tour, meets Consolatta for the first time.Words weren't necessary. Their smiles, their hands touching, conveyed what was in their hearts. Two women from separate worlds, different languages and life circumstances, and yet, they connected instantly.The threads that connected Jenna and Consolatta as sisters in Christ were in place long…
READ MOREBikers Take Action for Sisters in Africa
Eight determined cyclists with their gear rode from Daytona Beach to New York City, cycling close to 2,000 miles to carry the stories of abused and traumatized women and children.Blown tires. Summer heat. Crazy Tennessee drivers.These were only a few of the challenges facing this year's She's My Sister™ bike tour team — a group of eight cyclists who rode…
READ MORERestoration Ministry Unfolds
This Congolese woman and many like her are being helped through ABS's Restoration Ministry.ABS has just launched a new ministry called Restoration, an initiative that seeks to stop trauma in its tracks around the world, in all of its expressions, using Scripture-based trauma healing programs tailored to specific ages and situations.This past spring, ABS's Restoration Ministry hosted an inaugural “Community…
READ MORERestoration Ministry Unfolds
This Congolese woman and many like her are being helped through ABS's Restoration Ministry.ABS has just launched a new ministry called Restoration, an initiative that seeks to stop trauma in its tracks around the world, in all of its expressions, using Scripture-based trauma healing programs tailored to specific ages and situations.This past spring, ABS's Restoration Ministry hosted an inaugural “Community…
READ MOREGod’s Word is Alive in China
Bill and Rita Bartlett have a passion for God's Word. For years, Rita supported American Bible Society's Bible-A-Month® program. Last year, after many years of helping to provide God's Word around the world, Rita and Bill had an opportunity to travel to China with ABS Senior Philanthropic Advisor Rob Smith and see the fruit of this ministry firsthand.Rob had arranged…
READ MOREPray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God's message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer. CyprusPraise God that we, the Bible Society in Cyprus, continue to bring the Word of God to the many…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
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