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.
Former Honduran Gang Member Transformed by God’s Word
Children living in the poorest areas of Honduras are forced to toughen up fast. Honduras is geographically surrounded by the world’s largest drug-producing and drug-consuming countries, and the country’s people are susceptible to violence and crime simply because of where they live. Children’s lives are endangered by gang violence. In Honduras, “pandillas” (street gangs) often recruit young children - and…
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Orphan Girl in Peru Finds Life-Changing Help
Nine-year-old María barely remembers what it was like to have a family of her own. Her aunt dropped her off at an orphanage when she was just five. María says, “I miss her. My mum comes to visit sometimes, but hardly ever; that makes me sad.”In Peru, where María lives, poor families cannot always care for their children. More than…
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ABANDONED PERUVIAN BOY FINDS HIS HEAVENLY FATHER IN GOD’S WORD
Children around the globe are hurting, vulnerable and abandoned.Recent reports estimate that more than 153 million children worldwide are orphans. When Bibles are placed in the hands of orphans and at-risk children, they learn that someone cares.American Bible Society provides God’s Word to thousands of orphans and suffering children in places like Peru, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Nepal, India and Africa. Max,…
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SCRIPTURE RESCUES SURINAME’S POVERTY-STRICKEN FROM DESPAIR
Can you imagine being born into such poverty that you live without hope? Robert Olieberg can.The 22-year-old from Suriname, like almost half of the people in this poor nation, grew up in poverty. He had no permanent home, and his family moved constantly trying to survive.Suriname is a nation in crisis. Businesses are closing, food prices are soaring and hospitals…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to share 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.NigeriaBible Society of Nigeria asks you to pray for peace in their country, which has been ravaged by terrorist groups,…
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Ecuador: Bible Society provides relief after deadly earthquake
On April 16, a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck northern Ecuador, killing more than 600 people and injuring 12,000 others. In response, United Bible Societies in Ecuador, with support from American Bible Society’s financial partners, distributed food and water along with Bibles and children’s coloring books. United Bible Societies in Ecuador is also mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to bring the hope and…
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