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.
Our Top Bible Gift Picks for Christmas 2020
American Bible Society’s team of Bible experts today announced a list of ten interesting new Bible recommendations for Christians seeking a perfect gift for their friends and loved ones this Christmas. This is American Bible Society’s second annual Bible gift list for Christmas—intended to provide gift ideas that will truly be a great source of comfort and joy in this…
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“God’s Word has transformed me”
After losing her mother and father to violence in Liberia, Akeelah* lived with an aunt. But she was soon kicked out to the street when she got pregnant at a young age. “I felt like an orphan without a mother to care for me . . . and hopeless,” she remembers. Since Liberia is one of the poorest countries in…
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God’s Word changes hearts in Bolivia.
Antonio* was not always the head of a happy family in Bolivia, and his wife and children did not always look at him with the love that they do now. “I used to be very unfair to my family,” Antonio says. “I was very authoritarian and never gave them any consideration. I was the only one who knew everything.” But…
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Celebrating Veterans Day with Bold, New Military Scripture Engagement Initiative
American Bible Society shows gratitude and honor to America’s Veterans this Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry (ASM) has served Veterans, Military members, and their families for more than 200 years. Today, they announced Operation 500, a brand-new campaign to inspire half a million Military members each year to take a Military Bible Challenge. Starting…
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“The Bible is my life . . .”
Like too many Paraguayans, Francisco* and Maria* are well acquainted with suffering. When heavy rains caused massive flooding in the city of Asunción last year, they lost their home. Forced to leave the flood zone, they moved on to a rural town called Karaja Vuelta. But there, as Francisco explains, “We are eight people living in one house.” Francisco and…
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“This Bible is a miracle.”
Lost. Hopeless. Worthless. These are the words Elena* used to describe herself. The 22-year-old woman grew up in Macedonia in extreme poverty. When some family members lost their jobs, making survival even more difficult, Elena fell into depression and suffered from anxiety. “I felt hopeless. I felt worthless and had panic attacks. I thought that things would get worse,” she…
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