
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.

Good News for America: Bibles, Healing, and Military Devotionals!
Where do you go to find a Bible in another language? It’s often difficult for non-English speakers in the U.S. to find a Bible in the language they best understand, so we provide print-on-demand Scripture materials in 21 languages and counting. Check it out at bibles.com/pod Healing spreads across Kansas City! More than 70 churches in Kansas City have joined…
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Serving Regardless of the Cost
What’s your definition of a hero? This word can conjure up a mixture of meanings—from caped superheroes to people in the spotlight for brave acts of kindness. But a hero can also be described as someone who longs to make things better for another. One whose motivations come from a place of selflessness. One who isn’t seeking to outdo, but…
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“The Word of God brings comfort to soldiers.”
Throughout his 28 years in the armed forces, Charles King* carried a Bible in his cargo pocket. No stranger to combat tours in war zones, Charles relied on God’s Word to ease the tension and comfort him about his purpose.During some of his most treacherous assignments, Charles often found himself in countries where he didn’t speak the language. That’s when…
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Veterans Reminded that God Is with Them
20,800 visitors have encountered God’s hope and comfort for Veterans through a new website, www.NeverAlone.BibleTwenty American Veterans commit suicide every day. Veterans are five times more likely than civilians to suffer from depression. Through your support, however, we’re telling our Veterans that God is near to them in their grief and suffering. Now, when Veterans search the Internet with questions…
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Military Personnel Grateful for God’s Promises of Protection
Air Force Sergeant Benjamin Wilson* saw more pain than he wants to remember. He saw brave men die and the devastating impact it had on their children. “It ripped the heart out of my chest,” he recalls. He saw hunger and suffering around the world. “A lot of things you can’t let go; you can’t get those visions out of…
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A Spiritual Companion for the Suffering
An American flag, a Bible, and prayer. It’s how a Veteran named Dave ministers to those in need at a hospital in Maryland. Dave volunteers as the hospital’s Spiritual Companion, responsible for bringing comfort and care to the sick and hurting by sharing the hope of God’s Word. Since 2016, he has partnered with American Bible Society to put Bible-based…
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