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.
Now I Understand the Importance of Forgiveness!
Struggling to survive on about $1 a day, many in the West African nation of Togo face constant poverty and hunger. Sadly, the hunger felt in their empty stomachs is matched only by the pain in their hearts — for physical and spiritual nourishment are equally as difficult to come by. Growing up in one of Togo’s remote villages, Florence*…
READ MORE
The family she longed for…
Kelsey* never knew a loving family. She arrived at Kenya’s New Hope Orphanage when she was just 2 years old after her mother and father died. She remembers how painful it was to see happy families and hear about the families of her classmates. Some of the children were cruel and made fun of Kelsey for being an orphan. “I…
READ MORE
Scripture transforms entire community!
Many people in Nigeria are caught between poverty and violence and live without hope. Almost half the population suffers from poverty, while recent violent clashes have killed many and forced families from their homes. But into the darkness, a spark of light can change everything! Support from our financial partners is shining the light of Christ into Nigeria and impacting…
READ MORE
“This is ours, our own New Testament! We understand it all!”
Edina* was excited. She was headed from her small village in Angola to celebrate the launch of the very first New Testament in her heart language of Nkumbi. The crisp white shirt and colorful skirt she wore would match the other members of her church choir. Edina was looking forward to singing at the party with her friends, but one…
READ MORE
“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…
READ MORE
“The Bible means eternal life . . .”
Malindi* thought her life was challenging enough when her husband walked out on her and their eight children. She was a single mom forced to work and provide for her children in Zambia, an extremely poor region of the world. They lived in a crowded compound with no running water, no electricity, and poor sanitation. She didn’t think life could…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
Your generosity makes the Bible available to more people in more places.
