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.
THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF MOZAMBIQUE NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS
Mozambique was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Eloise in January 2021. Keep all affected in your prayers, including the more than 160,000 people directly impacted by the cyclone. Many homes lost power, flooded, or were outright destroyed. Please also pray for the Bible Society of Mozambique. Their Bible depot was badly destroyed by the storm, and over 18,000 Scriptures were ruined.…
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“Every day I am learning new things about Jesus Christ”
Many Christian migrant workers in Qatar, a region in the Arabian Gulf, lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. These hard-working laborers found themselves without any income and were beginning to feel hopeless. Thankfully, through the support of with friends like you, American Bible Society was able to provide them the hope and comfort of Scripture when they needed it…
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“Having the Bible in a combat zone is critical.”
As a retired lieutenant colonel, Andrew Rice* knows what it’s like to be on the frontlines. He was deployed twice to Iraq and assigned in Korea. He served in both the Navy on a nuclear submarine and in the Army as a psychologist. He was deployed with Special Forces and often in convoys on the ground. Through it all, Andrew…
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Former child soldier’s life is changed through Scripture
Over 1 million people have had their lives transformed in Uganda through American Bible Society,” says the Bible Society General Secretary. George* is one of those reached through the support of our generous financial partners. As a young boy, he was ripped from his family and tricked into soldier training. The 8-year-old was inundated with hate and violence and grew…
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3 Free Resources That Equip You with Trauma Healing Basics
June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day in the United States, where an estimated 7–8% of Americans will experience PTSD in their lifetimes. Like other forms of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often impacts physical, mental, and emotional health. It can also become a barrier between hurting people and the message of God’s love and comfort in his Word. This…
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4 Ways to Give Generously to Bible Ministry This Prime Day
Are you one of the millions of Americans hunting for an online deal this Amazon Prime Day? This annual Amazon.com event has become an unofficial shopping holiday in the tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year, Prime Day sales reached the mind-boggling $10 billion mark— within 48 hours. Prime Day is a time for people around the world…
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